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Try the nice and easy filter paper method. You will find the procedure in most soil testing books. For your results try the formula developed from a current study of Chandler's and Guitierrez's:
Log10 Pk = 4.84 - 0.0622 wp (for filter paper moisture content < 47%)
Log10 Pk = 6.05 - 2.481 Log10 wp (for filter moisture content > 47% )
where Pk is the soil suction and
wp is the moisture content of the filter paper
Log10 Pk = 4.84 - 0.0622 wp (for filter paper moisture content < 47%)
Log10 Pk = 6.05 - 2.481 Log10 wp (for filter moisture content > 47% )
where Pk is the soil suction and
wp is the moisture content of the filter paper
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