Dry Soil Consistence: (Hardness test)
- Dry soil resistances depend on particle attraction and cohesion.
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Term |
Description |
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Loose |
Non-coherent; single grains fall apart easily. |
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Soft |
Crumbles into powder with slight pressure. |
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Slightly Hard |
Breaks under moderate pressure. |
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Hard |
Breaks with difficulty under pressure. |
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Very Hard |
Requires great pressure; difficult to break by hand. |
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Extremely Hard |
Cannot be broken by hand without tools. |