Ultrasonic, Molecular and Mechanical Testing Diagnostics in Natural Fibre Reinforced, Polymer-Stabilized Earth Blocks

Table 1

Physical characteristics, grain size, and Atterberg limits of the three soils.

Physical characteristics	Errol	Ibstock	Raeburn
Sand content	22.50%	27.50%	35.00%
Silt content	45.00%	47.50%	40.00%
Clay content	32.00%	25.00%	25.00%
Classification I.S.S.S.	Silty clay loam	Silt loam	Loam
Liquid limit	34.8%	25.9%	25.9%
Plastic limit	19.1%	16.4%	16.8%
Plasticity index	15.7%	9.5%	9.1%