Soil boundaries describe the transition zone between one type of soil or rock to another. This can also be a homogenic boundary but in the layer underneath is a special component present. 

Soil boundaries

ClassBoundary width
Very sharp<0.3 m
Sharp0.3-3 m
Distinct3-5 m
Gradual5-10 m
Diffuse10-25 m
Transitional> 25 m

Distinction

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Shape

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References

  • NEN-EN-ISO 14688-1:2019
 
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