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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter4: Plasticity And Structure Of Soil

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Describe the nature and properties of the 4 types of soil colloids. Be sure to include a description of the physical and chemical characteristics associated with each of the four types.

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Step 1: Introduction to soil colloids

The soil colloids are particles that are smaller than 2 micrometers in diameter and play an important role in soil fertility and nutrient availability, and there are four kinds of soil colloids: clay, silt, humus, and sand.

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