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Slide deck for CELE Geotechnical Engineering — Soil Classification. These slides are built for quick visual review, highlighting the key concepts, formulas, and question patterns from this chapter of the CELE 2026 syllabus.

Exam context

For the Civil Engineer Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) — Board of Civil Engineering tests Geotechnical Engineering under a "Core" label, with Soil Classification in the 2nd slot across 11 chapters. CELE candidates must clear the 70% weighted average, no sub-test below 50% cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Geotechnical Engineering questions. Date to watch: May and November 2026.

Soil Classification - Slides

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Soil Classification: Introduction and Importance

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Grain-Size Distribution and Sieve Analysis

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Coefficient of Uniformity (Cu) and Coefficient of Curvature (Cc)

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Worked Example: Gradation Parameters for Sand

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Atterberg Limits: Definitions and Significance

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Plasticity Chart and A-Line Classification

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Worked Example: Plasticity Classification

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Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) Overview

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USCS Classification Rules for Coarse-Grained Soils

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USCS Classification Rules for Fine-Grained Soils

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AASHTO Classification System

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Group Index Calculation

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Worked Example: AASHTO Group Index

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Comparison: USCS vs. AASHTO Classification

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Common Board-Exam Pitfalls and Study Tips

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Chapter Summary and Key Takeaways

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