Soil Classification Systems
Soil Classification Systems
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Does anyone know how many different soil classification systems for geotechnical engineering are out there that could possibly be used?
Does anyone know if there is a list out there?
Does anyone know if there is a list out there?





RE: Soil Classification Systems
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RE: Soil Classification Systems
The most common are the USCS, AASHTO and USDA. It usually depends on the jurisdiction and locale.
RE: Soil Classification Systems
Many also use geological descriptions/classifications since the materials within will often have certain characteristics.
RE: Soil Classification Systems
RE: Soil Classification Systems
There used to be a BSCS (british soils classificaton system) which was very similar to the USCS, this was then included in the first BS 5930, and now under the latest amendment to BS 5930, we are to describe and classify soils and rocks in accordance with BS EN 14688-1 (Soil identification), BS EN 14688-2 (Soil classification) and BS EN 14689-1 (Rock).
RE: Soil Classification Systems
For Road design we use AASHTO. Others we use ASTM (USCS).