Model Testing of Encased Stone Column Composite Foundations under Traffic Loads

Table 2

Properties of the clay soils.

Parameters	Value
Liquid limit	64.6%
Plastic limit	35.2%
Plastic index	29.4%
Specific gravity	2.55
Moisture content of the clay	42.5%
Undrained shear strength of the clay	4.7 kPa
USCS symbol	CH