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A Bending Test for Determining the Atterberg Plastic Limit in Soils
José Manuel Moreno-Maroto 1, Jacinto Alonso-Azcárate 1
1Department of Physical Chemistry, Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Biochemistry, University of Castilla-La Mancha

The traditional standardized test for determining the plastic limit in soils is performed by hand, and the result varies depending on the operator. An alternative method based on bending measurements is presented in this study. This allows the plastic limit to be obtained with a clear and objective criterion.

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