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The document discusses methods for identifying soil types in the field through visual examination and simple tests. Visual examination can determine color, grain size, shape, gradation, and consistency. Color can indicate soil type and presence of chemicals, while consistency can estimate unconfined compressive strength. Simple tests for fine-grained soils include the dilatancy or shaking test to check for permeability. Coarse-grained soils are identified by grain size, shape, color, strength, and presence
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