Soil Sample Collection and Analysis Procedures
A. Soil sampling - site characterization for investigation purposes . ... To take a composite sample from soil borings, collect 15 samples from randomly selected locations in borings that represent soil that will be excavated. Place samples in a clean container, mix thoroughly, and remove a single subsample. In each
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