Research Article

Evaluation Method for the Liquefaction Potential Using the Standard Penetration Test Value Based on the CPTU Soil Behavior Type Index

Table 3

The classification of after correction.

Range of Classification of the soil in China

 > 3.45Muck and mucky soil
3.00 <  < 3.45Clay
2.80 <  < 3.00Silty clay, clay
2.60 <  < 2.80Silt, silty clay
2.40 <  < 2.60Silt
2.10 <  < 2.40Silty sand, silt
1.87 <  < 2.10Fine sand
 < 1.87Medium sand