Use this geological calculation for a transparent first-pass interpretation of measured rock, soil, fluid, well, stratigraphic, isotopic, geophysical, or seismic data under an explicitly selected model.

w

Natural water content in percent.

PL

Plastic limit in percent.

PI

Plasticity index in percent.

Compute the liquidity index LI = (w - PL) / PI from natural water content and plastic limit in percent and the plasticity index. The tool evaluates the supplied inputs together and returns the named outputs below; it does not infer omitted operating conditions or change the units shown.^[1]

LI

Liquidity index (dimensionless).

• Geotechnical correlations and idealized failure models depend on stratigraphy, sampling disturbance, drainage, stress history, groundwater, density, anisotropy, scale, construction sequence, and laboratory or field method. Site-specific design requires investigation and code factors.
• Use finite inputs in the displayed units and preserve more precision than the final presentation requires. Independently verify safety-critical, financial, compliance, or production decisions.

Compare independent measurements and models, retain units and analytical metadata, propagate uncertainty, and validate interpretations against logs, cores, maps, laboratory data, or field observations.

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