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Sample Retainers for Measuring Water Retention by Soil
Author(s) -
Richards L. A.
Publication year - 1956
Publication title -
soil science society of america journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.836
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1435-0661
pISSN - 0361-5995
DOI - 10.2136/sssaj1956.03615995002000030001x
Subject(s) - retainer , suction , ceramic , sample (material) , materials science , water retention , porosity , compaction , environmental science , geotechnical engineering , soil water , soil science , geology , composite material , engineering , chromatography , chemistry , mechanical engineering
The relation of the water content of soil to suction may be determined by use of suction control surfaces, ceramic or cellulosic, in pressure chambers. Advantage is gained for these measurements by placing the sample under test in a retainer having a porous ceramic bottom plate. Retainers for use with core and fragmented samples are described and procedures are given for their use.