A Matlab ® Program for Soil Classification Using Aashto Classification

This research work involve the use of Matlab program in classification of soil according to AASHTO.The programme does not only classify soil but also give the group index,the general sub-grade rating as well as possible material a particular sample is made of.It also helps in reducing the tedious work of having to go through the chart over and over again.The program has indicated that Matlab is not only for calculation and analysis but also can be used in analysis involving numerics and word problems simultaneously.