Guidelines for soil description
47. Classification of structure of pedal soil materials 45 48. Classification of types of soil structure 46 49. Codes for types of soil structure 46 50. Size classes for soil structure types 47 51. Combined size classes for soil structure types 47 52. Combinations of soil structures 47 53. Consistence of soil mass when dry 48 54.
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