Atterberg Limits are important tests used in Bangladesh to classify the fine-grained soils common across the country, particularly in floodplains and delta regions. These limits — Liquid Limit (LL), Plastic Limit (PL), and Shrinkage Limit (SL) — define the critical moisture contents at which soil changes its behavior from liquid to plastic to solid states. Understanding Atterberg Limits helps engineers assess soil consistency, plasticity, and potential settlement, which is essential for foundation, embankment, and road construction in Bangladesh’s varied and often challenging soil conditions.
