MUD BUILDINGS
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biscuit test
mud construction - process - testing soil - field tests - biscuit test

procedure

  • Make a smooth paste from the soil removing all gravels.
  • Mould it into a biscuit of 3cm diameter and 1cm height.
  • Leave it to dry and observer for shrinkages or cracks.
  • Break the biscuit to noting how hard it is.

Breaking of biscuit in biscuit test

Breaking of biscuit in biscuit test

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Posted by Ar. Guruprasad Rane on 28th Jan 2006. Email: