MUD BUILDINGS
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cigar test

procedure

  • Make a smooth paste from the soil removing all gravels.
  • Roll it on palm to make a cigar.
  • Slowly push it outside your palm.
  • Measure the length at which it breaks.

Interpretation

  • Length below 5cm - Too much sand.
  • Length above 15cm - Too much clay.
  • Length between 5cm to 15cm - good mixture of sand and clay.

How cigar breaks in cigar test.

cigar breaking in cigar test.

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