8 Questions
Which moisture condition is used to measure soil consistency by its resistance to rupturing or fragmentation when squeezed?
Air-dry
What is measured when soil consistency is evaluated at intermediate moistures?
Resistance to sheering
What is measured when soil consistency is evaluated in wet condition?
Plasticity
What is the significance of soil consistency in estimating the soil's behavior under applied forces?
Support
What are the three moisture conditions at which soil consistency is measured?
air-dry, moist, and wet
How is consistency measured in the air-dry state?
by soil's resistance to rupturing or fragmentation when squeezed
What is measured at intermediate moistures?
soil's resistance to sheering or squeezing forces by thumb and finger
What is measured in the wet condition?
soil's plasticity (ability to be molded) and stickiness
Test your knowledge on soil behavior under stress and moisture conditions with this quiz. Learn about the different measurements used to assess soil consistency, resistance, and plasticity. Explore the effects of air-dry, moist, and wet conditions on soil behavior.
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