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Soil testing means the analysis of soil samples to determine its composition and other characteristics like its behavior under different loading circumstances and the nature of its formation. Soil characteristics can vary from one spot to another in the same place
So, in soil testing many samples from different places should be taken and tested to have aright judgment on the soil.Soil tests is preliminary and very important step in construction projects. Depending on the soil results that came from commercial lab, engineers make their decision about the foundation type
Not only the construction projects that need the soil testing, but there are also farmers or gardeners, they use soil testing to know minerals percentage and pH balance in the soil. Also some environmental agencies do soil tests to monitor problem areas for pollution and released contaminants, and to check environmental remediation programs.
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