Expedient Surface-Soil Sampling
Abstract
A study was made to determine practical, expedient methods of securing and containing surface-soil samples when soil sampling equipment is not available. Detailed examination of 24 cans, digging tests with three cans, and soil moisture-retention tests of eight types of covers indicated that any all- metal can makes a good tool for digging and containing surface-soil samples. A 12-oz beer can is judged to be a good choice for expedient surface-soil sampling because of its ubiquity, size, shape, sturdiness, and resistance to corrosion. A plastic cover that fits a round can snugly and two types of cloth-backed adhesive tape are considered to be effective covers for retaining the moisture in a soil sample in a can. Detailed procedures for surface-soil sampling are given.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0746350
Entities
People
- Claude A. Blackmon
- Sterling J. Knight