Predictive Shear Strength Models for Tropical Lateritic Soils

Table 1

Summary of geotechnical test results for the six locations.

Sample	Depth (m)	𝑊𝐿  (%)	𝑊𝑝  (%)	Plasticity index; (PI)	Natural moisture content; (%)	MDD; (kg/m^3)	OMC; (%)	UCS; (kPa)	𝑆𝑢; (kPa)	CBR value; (%)
A	1.5	32	24	8	25	1652	20.6	71	35.5	35
B	1.5	36	24.1	11.9	24	1742	17.8	106	53	45
C	1.5	48	23.9	24.1	21	1826	14.7	122	61	50
D	1.5	32	19	13	18	1970	11.6	412	206	77
E	1.5	34	20	14	16	2015	10.1	375	187.5	87
F	1.5	38	21	17	20	1796	16.8	216	108	48