MidWestGeo Super Soil Characterization Kit

Consultants & Vendors - Mining & Environmental

Date posted: 08/19/16

A one-of-a-kind collection of calibrated soil samples designed to help describe soil classification and texturing analysis in the field using ... - Unified Soil Classification System - USDA Soil Textures The MIDWESTGEO SUPER SOIL KIT is comprised of 9 soil samples that classify within eight USDA textural classifications, but have also been classified according to the Unified Soil Classification System. This kit is the most powerful tool ever designed for learning how to classify soil with accuracy and confidence! This unique collection of soil samples is classified using not only the USDA and USCS, but includes instructions and helpful hints for simplifying classification procedures in the field. SPECTRUM OF BENEFITS ... 1. A wide range of common soil classifications according to both the USCS and the USDA Soil Textural system 2. Practice classifying soil accurately, efficiently and with confidence. 3. Improve the reliability of your soil texturing skills. 4. Notice the contrast between Silt (ML), Lean Clay (CL) and Fat Clay (CH). 5. Notice variable sand fraction in cohesive soil samples. 6. Learn the contrasting differences between soil texturing and soil classification procedures. 7. Learn the definition of Silty Clay and why it is discouraged as a USCS field classification. Learn what to correctly use in the field instead. 8. Discover the differences between USCS lab and field classifications. 9. Create field efficiencies through practicing your soil classification skills. 10. Improve project efficiencies while raising reliability of the work, and lowering the risk of a incorrect soil classification.