Moisture Content Test OF Soil

The moisture content of soil, crucial in geotechnical engineering and construction, is measured as the ratio of the mass of water to the total soil mass. The Indian Standard IS 2720 (Part 2): 1973 outlines the methodology for this test which involves collection, initial weighing, drying, final weighing, and calculation of the soil sample. The example provided illustrates the process but emphasizes that the recorded moisture content should typically be less than 100%.