2.1.2 Physical properties of soft Bangkok clay
The physical properties of soft Bangkok clay by previous work of Lorenzo (2005) are indicating in Table 2.1. The natural water content is about 76-84%. The Atterberg limits of soft Bangkok clay show that its natural state is quite closer but above the A-line. The liquid limit is very high about 103%. The specific gravity, Gs, and the initial void ratio, eo, of the base clay are 2.68 and 2.31 respectively. Moreover, the base clay has organic content of about 5.6%.