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FRACTION ARGILEUSE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-09-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Soil Tests (Construction)
  • Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
DEF

The weight percentage of the clay component as distinguished from coarser soil particles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Essais du sol (Construction)
  • Mécanique des sols
DEF

Pourcentage représentant l'ensemble des particules argileuses du sol dont le diamètre est inférieur à 0,002 mm.

Spanish

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