cigar test
mud construction - testing soil - field tests - 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.
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Posted by Ar. Guruprasad Rane on 28th Jan 2006. Email : [email protected]
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