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Appendix B: Soil Property Field Test
Step 4: Determine the reaction of the soil and water at the holes on the bottom side of the tool. Use the scale to determine
what soil type and setting should be used:
Type 1: Indicated by semi-clear water exiting the holes.
Very few or no sand/soil particles present.
Inital setting =3
Type 2: Indicated by moisture with soil sediment in it.
This sediment may come out in larger pieces but not
formed like clay. Initial setting = 5