If Eq. (1) yields a negative value for GI, it is taken as 0.
The group index calculated from Eq. (1) is rounded off to the nearest whole number (for example, GI = 3.4 is rounded off to 3; GI = 3.5 is rounded off to 4).
There is no upper limit for the group index.
The group index of soils belonging to groups A-1-a, A-1-b, A-2-4, A-2-5, and A-3 is always 0.
When calculating the group index for soils that belong to groups A-2-6 and A-2-7, use the partial group index for PI, or
F200 = 86 % > 50% , therefore the soilΒ is fine grainedΒ soil (clay or silt)
From plasticity chart with LL=55% and PI=28%, the soil is located above the A-line, therefore the group symbol is CH (clay with high plasticity) (inorganic clay) or (fat clay).