APPENDIX V
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION
SYSTEM
The figure and tables in appendix V relate to identification and classification of
soil.
Table AV-1 presents useful information concerning the Unified Soil
Classification System.
Figure AV- 1 concerns the classification of soil after the soil has been visually
identified as coarse grained, fine grained, or highly organic.
Table AV-2 shows soil characteristics pertinent to roads and airfields.
Table AV-3 shows soil characteristics pertinent to embankments and
foundations.
AV-1
