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name: soil-classification-tool description: Soil classification skill using USCS and AASHTO systems with SPT correlations allowed-tools:

• Read
• Write
• Glob
• Grep
• Edit
• Bash metadata: specialization: civil-engineering domain: science category: Geotechnical Analysis skill-id: CIV-SK-013 graph: domains: [domain:civil-engineering] skillAreas: [skill-area:mathematical-reasoning, skill-area:computational-geometry, skill-area:data-analysis] roles: [role:systems-integration-engineer, role:research-engineer]

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Soil Classification Tool Skill

Purpose

The Soil Classification Tool Skill classifies soils using USCS and AASHTO systems, interprets Atterberg limits, and provides SPT correlation calculations for engineering properties.

Capabilities

• USCS classification
• AASHTO soil classification
• Atterberg limits interpretation
• Grain size distribution analysis
• Soil description generator
• SPT correlation calculations
• Relative density estimation
• Consistency determination

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Classifying soil samples
• Interpreting laboratory data
• Estimating engineering properties
• Preparing geotechnical reports

Prerequisites

• Laboratory test data available
• Grain size distribution known
• Atterberg limits tested
• SPT values recorded

Best Practices

• Follow standard procedures
• Consider local correlations
• Document sample quality
• Verify visual description

Process Integration

This skill integrates with:

• Geotechnical Site Investigation

Configuration

soil-classification-tool:
  systems:
    - USCS
    - AASHTO
  correlations:
    - SPT-friction-angle
    - SPT-undrained-strength
    - SPT-relative-density
  outputs:
    - classification
    - description
    - properties

Output Artifacts

• Soil classifications
• Property correlations
• Boring logs
• Soil descriptions