Research Article

Impact-Induced Liquefaction Mechanism of Sandy Silt at Different Saturations

Table 2

Basic physical properties of the liquefied sandy silt.

PropertySandy silt

Specific gravity2.70
Initial moist bulk density (g/cm3)1.81
Initial moisture content (%)25.2
Initial saturation (%)80.1
Initial void ratio0.85
Liquid limit (%)28.2
Plastic limit (%)15.4
Plasticity index (%)12.8
Liquidity index (%)76.6
Permeability coefficient (10−4 cm/s)7.36