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Analysis of soil
A soil test is a laboratory or in-situ analysis to determine the chemical, physical or biological characteristics of a soil. Possibly the most widely
Soil_test
Study of properties of soil earthworks
about sites. Subsurface exploration usually involves soil sampling and laboratory tests of the soil samples retrieved. Geotechnical investigations are very
Geotechnical_investigation
Capacity of soil to perform ecosystem services
the research level. The physical category of soil quality indicators consists of tests that measure soil texture, bulk density, porosity, water content
Soil_quality
Soil moisture test
The Proctor compaction test is a laboratory method of experimentally determining the optimal moisture content at which a given soil type will become most
Proctor_compaction_test
Soil material that is ordinarily a solid behaving like a thick liquid
soil test-based definition, usually performed via cyclic triaxial, cyclic direct simple shear, or cyclic torsional shear type apparatus. These tests are
Soil_liquefaction
Measure of how acidic or alkaline the soil is
Soil pH is a measure of the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of a soil. Soil pH is a key characteristic that can be used to make informative analysis both
Soil_pH
Method used to determine the geotechnical engineering properties of soils
or cone penetrometer test (CPT) is a method used to determine the geotechnical engineering properties of soils and delineating soil stratigraphy. It was
Cone_penetration_test
Illinois Soil Nitrogen Test ("ISNT") is a method for measuring the amount of Nitrogen in soil that is available for use by plants as a nutrient. The test predicts
Illinois_Soil_Nitrogen_Test
Process in geotechnical engineering to increase soil density
engineering, soil compaction is the process in which stress applied to a soil causes densification as air is displaced from the pores between the soil grains
Soil_compaction
Medium in which to grow plants
normal soils, risk damaging the plant. For compost, the maximum recommended amount is 1 part compost to 1 part bulking material. A soil test may be done
Potting_soil
State of soil, meeting ecosystem functions
Soil health testing is pursued as an assessment of this status but tends to be confined largely to agronomic objectives. Soil health depends on soil biodiversity
Soil_health
Soil additive
A soil conditioner is a product which is added to soil to improve the soil’s physical qualities, usually its fertility (ability to provide nutrition for
Soil_conditioner
Base-cation saturation ratio (BCSR) is a method of interpreting soil test results that is widely used in sustainable agriculture, supported by the National
Base-cation_saturation_ratio
Substance added to soil to enhance plant growth
applied to soil or to plant tissues to supply plant nutrients. Fertilizers may be distinct from liming materials or other non-nutrient soil amendments
Fertilizer
Geotechnical engineering test of soil properties
penetration test (SPT) is an in-situ dynamic penetration test designed to provide information on the geotechnical engineering properties of soil. This test is
Standard_penetration_test
American soil scientist
obtain nutrients from the soil. With the help from his colleagues and graduate students, he pioneered many practical soil tests. His research culminated
Emil_Truog
American farmer and businesswoman
best known for founding AgriTech Corporation, and introducing SoilKit, a soil testing product for farmers. McInnis grew up on Woerner Farms, a family
Christina_Woerner_McInnis
Agricultural testing scheme
productivity through judicious use of inputs. All soil samples are to be tested in various soil testing labs across the country. Thereafter the experts
Soil_Health_Card_Scheme
Sub-field of engineering concerned with human-made structures in the sea
involve a combination of sampling, drilling, in situ testing as well as laboratory soil testing that is conducted offshore and, with samples, onshore
Offshore geotechnical engineering
Offshore_geotechnical_engineering
Soil whose particles repel water
soils based on the water droplet penetration test. Another method for determining soil water repellency is the molarity of ethanol droplet (MED) test
Hydrophobic_soil
Soil additive containing calcium carbonate and other ingredients
production. The best way to determine if the soil is acidic or deficient in calcium or magnesium is with a soil test which a university with an agricultural
Agricultural_lime
promote scientific research on soil sciences. The Institute covers All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Soil Test Crop Response Studies at 17
Indian Institute of Soil Science
Indian_Institute_of_Soil_Science
Ability of soils to allow water to flow through its voids
soil and organic matter block the passage of water through soil, hence permeability considerably decreases. In permeability tests, the sample of soil
Permeability_of_soils
Branch of soil physics and applied mechanics that describes the behavior of soils
Soil mechanics is a branch of soil physics and applied mechanics that describes the behavior of soils. It differs from fluid mechanics and solid mechanics
Soil_mechanics
Chemical compound
"Strontium Chloride-Citric Acid Extraction Evaluated as a Soil-Testing Procedure for Phosphorus". Soil Science Society of America Journal. 55 (2): 414. Bibcode:1991SSASJ
Strontium_chloride
Fine grained natural soil
Clay is a type of fine-grained natural soil material containing clay minerals (hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, e.g. kaolinite, Al2Si2O5(OH)4). Most
Clay
Under-construction high-speed rail line in India
entire route to carry out soil testing, including 62 locations for the underground section. The agency completed soil testing at a total of 250 locations
Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor
Mumbai–Ahmedabad_high-speed_rail_corridor
Measure of the absorption rate of soil
A percolation test (colloquially called a perc test) is a test to determine the water absorption rate of soil (that is, its capacity for percolation)
Percolation_test
Management of nutrients in agriculture
residences, wellheads etc.), number of acres, and soil types is the base for the rest of the plan. Soil test How much of each nutrient (N-P-K and other critical
Nutrient_management
State in western India
agricultural universities and crop and soil-specific data was added to the database. This allows the soil test data to be interpreted and recommendations
Gujarat
Indoor arena in Lekki, Nigeria
the Lagos Arena was still at the substructure level, particularly at soil test and piling stage, thereby leading to the best estimated completion and
Lagos_Arena
The shear vane test is a method of measuring the undrained shear strength of a cohesive soil. The test is carried out with equipment consisting of a rod
Shear_vane_test
Kalter, Brian. "CU-Soil". Retrieved 25 June 2025. "Structural Soil Test Reports". Retrieved 25 June 2025. Bassuk, Nina. "CU-structural soil: an update after
Structural_Soil
Test to measure sheer strength
A direct shear test is a laboratory or field test used by geotechnical engineers to measure the shear strength properties of soil or rock material, or
Direct_shear_test
Method of measuring soil consolidation
test is a kind of geotechnical investigation performed in geotechnical engineering that measures a soil's consolidation properties. Oedometer tests are
Oedometer_test
Application of minerals to soil
saturation in soils became the basis for procedures now used in soil testing laboratories to determine the "lime requirement" of soils. Soils with low CEC
Liming_(soil)
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Index of soil-related articles
Index_of_soil-related_articles
Cutting-edge research laboratory at Kennedy Space Center, FL, US (founded 2012)
was renovated for Swamp Works. The high bay was furnished with a lunar soil testing facility, the "Big Bin", which is thought to be the world's largest indoor
Swamp_Works
Bengal government ministry
credit etc. Support service is provided through soil testing, soil and water conservation, seed testing and certification, plan production, quality control
Department of Agriculture (West Bengal)
Department_of_Agriculture_(West_Bengal)
Proposed expressway in India
a performance guarantee for an infrastructure. For the project, the soil testing work in Jharkhand was conducted in June 2022. It will run almost parallel
Varanasi–Kolkata_Expressway
Procedure to assess particle size distribution
A sieve analysis (or gradation test) is a practice or procedure used in geology, civil engineering, and chemical engineering to assess the particle size
Sieve_analysis
Soil type
Ultisol, commonly known as red clay soil, is one of twelve soil orders in the United States Department of Agriculture soil taxonomy. The word "Ultisol" is
Ultisol
Stress test with different levels of stress in each perpendicular direction
science, a triaxial shear test is a common method to measure the mechanical properties of many deformable solids, especially soil (e.g., sand, clay) and
Triaxial_shear_test
Geotechnical characteristics of a soil related to its water content
the ability of the soil to take in water and its structural make-up (the type of minerals present: clay, silt, or sand). These tests are mainly used on
Atterberg_limits
United States historic place
capability to test for environmental contaminants and toxins in toys and other consumer products at very low concentrations. They test soils for heavy metals
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
Connecticut_Agricultural_Experiment_Station
Cooperative Extension Service gardening pages Alaska Permaculture State of Alaska Division of Agriculture Interior Soil Testing Program Alaska Farmers Markets
Agriculture_in_Alaska
American soil scientist (1927–2025)
degrees in soils. In 1954, Corey joined the University of Wisconsin faculty as a soils specialist. His work focused on soil chemistry and soil testing, including
Richard_B._Corey
Concentration of organic carbon in a sample
purity test, as the presence of bacteria introduces organic carbon. A non-profit research and testing organization, the Instrumentation Testing Association
Total_organic_carbon
The shrink–swell capacity of soils refers to the extent certain clay minerals will expand when wet and retract when dry. Soil with a high shrink–swell capacity
Shrink–swell_capacity
First detonation of a nuclear weapon
Time (11:29:21 GMT) on July 16, 1945, as part of the Manhattan Project. The test was of an implosion-design plutonium bomb, or "gadget" – the same design
Trinity_(nuclear_test)
Plant disorder
most prominent method of checking phosphorus levels is by soil testing. The major soil testing methods are Bray 1-P, Mehlich 3, and Olsen methods. Each
Phosphorus_deficiency
Topics referred to by the same term
kit Pregnancy test Gunshot residue Soil test This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Testing kit. If an internal link incorrectly
Testing_kit
Ratio of void volume and total volume of a porous material
metallurgy, materials, manufacturing, petrophysics, hydrology, earth sciences, soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and engineering. In gas-liquid two-phase flow
Porosity
Study of microorganisms in soil
Soil microbiology is the study of microorganisms in soil, their functions, and how they affect soil properties. It is believed that between two and four
Soil_microbiology
Geotechnical engineering method used to quantify resistance of soil to erosion
The hole erosion test (HET) is a method used in geotechnical engineering to quantify the resistance of a soil to erosion, and is specifically relevant
Hole_erosion_test
Soil testing results cannot reveal actual nutrient uptake and nutrient mobility. Soil tests may be insufficient to manage crop nitrogen status. Soil testing
Plant_tissue_test
SpaceX private launch site
site. Site soil work began in 2015 and major construction of facilities began in late-2018, with rocket engine testing and flight testing beginning in
SpaceX_Starbase
Magnitude of the shear stress that a soil can sustain
and the test path is called a drained stress path. The soil is free to dilate or contract during shear if the soil is drained. In reality, soil is partially
Shear_strength_(soil)
Ghost town in Ontario, Canada
community was abandoned over a two-year period from 1989 to 1991, after soil testing revealed that the town was built on unstable Leda clay, a type of subsoil
Lemieux,_Ontario
Property of a soil
Soil texture is the identifying quality of the upper layer of earth, which is composed of sand, silt and clay.Soil texture can be determined using qualitative
Soil_texture
Excavation or structure to provide access to groundwater
require treatment before being potable. Soil salination can occur as the water table falls and the surrounding soil begins to dry out. Another environmental
Well
Indian expressway connecting New Delhi and Mumbai
through DND Flyway, Faridabad, Ballabhgarh and KMP Expressway. Oct 2020: Soil testing work started in Faridabad on DND–Faridabad–KMP section. Contracts awarded
Delhi–Mumbai_Expressway
ecosystem. Soil tests may involve chemical analysis, but most often soil tests involve removing a section of soil to understand what each layer of soil is composed
Environmental_analysis
Ability of water to flow through a porous material
Laboratory tests using soil samples subjected to hydraulic experiments Field tests (on site, in situ) that are differentiated into: small-scale field tests, using
Hydraulic_conductivity
American-born ecologist (1929–2018)
them. Bray was born in 1929 to Roger H. Bray, who developed the Bray soil test. A native of Belleville, Illinois, the younger Bray was raised in Urbana
J._Roger_Bray
Classification of grainy soils based on the sizes of their grains
distribution curve produced from the results of laboratory tests on the soil. Gradation of a soil can also be determined by calculating the coefficient of
Soil_gradation
Pollution of land by human-made chemicals or other alteration
Soil contamination, soil pollution, or land pollution as a part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic (human-made) chemicals or other
Soil_contamination
Underground Line of the Mumbai Metro
interim ban, MMRCL tests soil at Aarey Colony". hindustantimes.com. 31 March 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2017. "Mumbai: MMRC begins soil survey for Metro 3
Aqua_Line_(Mumbai_Metro)
dissolved in the soil solution. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 1998. Standard guide for conducting laboratory soil toxicity or bioaccumulation
Bioavailability_(soil)
Scientific study of earth materials in engineering problems
of a site, often including subsurface sampling and laboratory testing of retrieved soil samples. Sometimes, geophysical methods are also used to obtain
Geotechnical_engineering
Geotechnical engineering method used to quantify resistance of soil to erosion
erosion test (JET), or jet index test, is a method used in geotechnical engineering to quantify the resistance of a soil to erosion. The test can be applied
Jet_erosion_test
Landscape elements designed to manage surface runoff water
to prevent clogging. Annual maintenance through soil testing, visual inspection, and mechanical testing is also crucial to the health of a bioswale. Bioswales
Bioswale
Systematic categorization of soils
USDA soil taxonomy and the World Reference Base for Soil Resources, which use taxonomic criteria involving soil morphology and laboratory tests to inform
Soil_classification
Skyscraper in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
direction in which the city will spread in the future. In May 2008, soil testing in the area cast doubt over whether the proposed location could support
Jeddah_Tower
Remedial construction measure
data, groundwater levels, and soil/bedrock stratifications. Soil/bedrock samples obtained during the exploration can be tested in an approved geotechnical
Soil_nailing
fall cone test include the alternative to estimate the undrained shear strength of a soil based on the fall cone factor K. In the Fall cone test, a stainless
Fall_cone_test
Study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of Earth
Soil science is the study of soil as a natural resource on the surface of the Earth including soil formation, classification and mapping; physical, chemical
Soil_science
Quantity of water contained in a material
content is the quantity of water contained in a material, such as soil (called soil moisture), rock, ceramics, crops, or wood. Water content is used in
Water_content
Approved Metro Line in India
Airport Metro project is completed. Soil testing has commenced, through in-situ tests and laboratory tests of borehole soil samples up to a depth of about
Hyderabad Airport Metro Express
Hyderabad_Airport_Metro_Express
pipes. IS 458 – 1988 2 Methods of Tests for concrete pipes. IS 3597 – 1985 (G) soil 1 Preparation of dry sample (soil) IS:2720 (Part .I) 1983 2 Determination
List of referred Indian Standard Codes for civil engineers
List_of_referred_Indian_Standard_Codes_for_civil_engineers
Nutrient deficiency
quantitative tests in addition to assessing the plant's visual symptoms. These tests include soil tests and plant tissue test. Plant tissue tests destructively
Nitrogen_deficiency
Rail line in Patna
on 17 February 2019. Progress on this line unfolded in key stages: Soil testing began on 1st November 2019 at Malahi Pakri. Groundwork commenced on 26th
Blue_Line_(Patna_Metro)
Process by which soils decrease in volume
Soil consolidation refers to the mechanical process by which soil changes volume gradually in response to a change in pressure. This happens because soil
Soil_consolidation
Dam in Mundubbera, Wide Bay-Burnett
recommended for a new dam site after an earlier soil test declared the area's topography and clay based soil ideal for a large dammed reservoir. At present
Auburn_River_Dam
Soil mechanic engineer and collaborator of Terzaghi
designs of soil testing apparatus and fundamental research on seepage and soil liquefaction, he is also credited for developing the soil mechanics teaching
Arthur_Casagrande
the original on 2018-03-19. "Soil sodicity | Soil properties". "Soil survey standard test method - Emerson Aggregate Test" (PDF). Department of Sustainable
Dispersion_(geology)
Species of plant
2025-05-21. BRAY, ROGER H. (August 1948). "Requirements for Successful Soil Tests". Soil Science. 66 (2): 83–90. doi:10.1097/00010694-194808000-00001. ISSN 0038-075X
Cymbopogon_citratus
Concrete quality test
ultrasonic pulse velocity test is an in-situ, nondestructive test to check the quality of concrete and natural rocks. In this test, the strength and quality
Ultrasonic pulse velocity test
Ultrasonic_pulse_velocity_test
2015 UN theme year
products, and perform soil tests. The Global Soil Partnership planned a website, logo and activities for The International Year of Soil, and agricultural
International_Year_of_Soils
Displacement of soil by water, wind, and lifeforms
Soil erosion is the denudation or wearing away of the upper layer of soil. It is a form of soil degradation. This natural process is caused by the dynamic
Soil_erosion
Island in the Enewetak Atoll, Marshall Islands
government test records state that during Operation Hardtack I in 1958, over 118 metric tonnes of soil were imported from the Nevada Test Site to Enewetak
Runit_Island
American soil scientist (1927–2005)
oxidation-reduction chemistry, soil acidity, and soil testing. He became known for this thoughtful summary of the nature of soils: SOIL, perfect home for the actual
Richmond_Jay_Bartlett
Sudden movement of the Earth's crust
magnitude. Earthquakes result in various effects, such as ground shaking and soil liquefaction, leading to significant damage and loss of life. When the epicenter
Earthquake
Classification of soil or sediment
Standard of Testing Materials: 200 sieve – 0.005 mm. USDA United States Department of Agriculture 0.05–0.002 mm. ISSS International Society of Soil Science
Silt
Behavior of soil under varying stresses
soil mechanics is the area of soil mechanics that encompasses the conceptual models representing the mechanical behavior of saturated remoulded soils
Critical_state_soil_mechanics
Chemical process produced by soil and the organisms within it
Soil respiration refers to the production of carbon dioxide when soil organisms respire. This includes respiration of plant roots, the rhizosphere, microbes
Soil_respiration
Operations at battery plants that posed a health risk
including $9 million set aside for removing lead from homes. The soil beneath the facility tests high for toxic metals. The groundwater was also polluted from
Exide_lead_contamination
Residual radioactive material following a nuclear blast
will be the basement walls that are surrounded by soil outside. Cinder blocks filled with sand or soil were highly recommended for the other two walls.
Nuclear_fallout
Accumulation of partially decayed vegetation
habitat aiding peat formation, a phenomenon termed 'habitat manipulation'. Soils consisting primarily of peat are known as histosols. Peat forms in wetland
Peat
Cancelled railway project in Metro Manila, Philippines
national government along Amorsolo Street had been finalized. Favorable soil test results and the route diversion meant that the cost of the project might
Makati_Intra-city_Subway
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant of Soule.
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian
Made by Soil
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Soil
Boy/Male
Muslim
Soil, Dust
Boy/Male
Indian
Soil; Soft
Boy/Male
Arabic, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Muslim, Parsi, Telugu
Beautiful; Moon Glow; Star; Moon Light
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
A Friend; Soft Natured
Female
Spanish
Spanish name derived from the Latin word sol, SOL means "sun." This was a common name for Spanish girls in the Middle Ages. Compare with masculine Sol.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Soil; Dust
Girl/Female
Egyptian
Soil.
Boy/Male
Latin American Hebrew
Sun.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Love to Meet different persons, A friend
Male
English
 Short form of English Solomon, SOL means "peaceable." Compare with another form of Sol.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Earth; Soil
Boy/Male
Hindu
Beautiful
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Soil
Boy/Male
Latin
Of the forest.
Male
Greek
 Short form of Greek SolomÅn, SOL means "peaceable." Compare with another form of Sol.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Christian, Hebrew, Irish, Latin, Swedish
Peaceful; Prayed for; Sun
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Moon; Good Character
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Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of Polish Kazimierz, KÃZMÉR means "commands peace."
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Deer
Girl/Female
Chinese, Czechoslovakian, French, German, Greek, Italian, Swedish
Pure; Torture
Boy/Male
Indian
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Every Part or Element of D Earth
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sun or brilliant boy
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Lord Krishna
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, French, Muslim
Aspiration; Hope
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Having Fame
Boy/Male
Greek
Declared leader.
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v.
To render turbid by stirring up the dregs or sediment of; as, to roil wine, cider, etc. , in casks or bottles; to roil a spring.
n.
To make dirty or unclean on the surface; to foul; to dirty; to defile; as, to soil a garment with dust.
v. t.
To enrich with soil or muck; to manure.
v. i.
To become soiled; as, light colors soil sooner than dark ones.
v. t.
To daub; to make dirty; to soil; to defile.
n.
That which soils or pollutes; a soiled place; spot; stain.
v. t.
To indue with a soul; to furnish with a soul or mind.
v. i.
See Soul, v. i.
v. t.
To blunt; to dull; to spoil; as, to foil the scent in chase.
n.
A leaf or very thin sheet of metal; as, brass foil; tin foil; gold foil.
v. t.
To feed, as cattle or horses, in the barn or an inclosure, with fresh grass or green food cut for them, instead of sending them out to pasture; hence (such food having the effect of purging them), to purge by feeding on green food; as, to soil a horse.
n.
Anything resembling a sail, or regarded as a sail.
v. t.
To render useless by injury; to injure fatally; to ruin; to destroy; as, to spoil paper; to have the crops spoiled by insects; to spoil the eyes by reading.
v. i.
To soil one's self with severe labor; to work with painful effort; to labor; to toil; to drudge.
n.
Fig.: Entanglement; toil; mesh; perplexity.
v. t.
To smear or rub over with oil; to lubricate with oil; to anoint with oil.
v. t.
To defile; to soil.
n.
To set sail; to begin a voyage.
n.
The leader; the inspirer; the moving spirit; the heart; as, the soul of an enterprise; an able general is the soul of his army.
n.
Dung; faeces; compost; manure; as, night soil.