Soil testing is the first and most important step in construction. Before starting actual construction work, engineers must have all relevant details about the construction site. The soil testing r ...
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Water Content Of Soil – Oven Dry, Infrared, Chemical and Dielectric Method
What Is Water Content of Soil? The water content of soil is a measure of the amount of water that is held in a given volume of soil. It is often expressed as a percentage, with the total volume of ...
Alluvial Soil – Its Types, Distribution, Characteristics and Chemical Properties
What Are Alluvial Soils? Surface water deposits soils known as alluvial soils. They are present near rivers, stream terraces, floodplains, and deltas. The soil spreads out in the form of a triangle ...
Shrinkage and Plastic Limit of Soil – Shrinkage Limit Test, Formula & Apparatus
Shrinkage limit of soil When moisture is gradually decreased from the soil it shrinks. The shrinkage stops with no further volume change when an equilibrium is reached and that stage is called shri ...