Soil Consistency Flashcards
1
Q
What is soil consistency?
A
resistance of soil to crushing
2
Q
Importance of finding soil consistency
A
1) engineering media
2) Affects root penetration
3) Impacts soil trafficability
4) determines site preparation techniques
3
Q
What is stickiness (in soil context) ?
A
quality of adhesion
4
Q
What is plasticity (in soil context) ?
A
ability to be molded and retain its shape
5
Q
What is soil tilth?
A
physical condition of soil
