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Figure 10-2
Mechanically Operating
Stirring Device [1]
(continued from previous
page)
Figure 10-3
Apparatus Used in
Grain-Size Analysis
After air drying (if necessary), a representative sample must be weighed
and then separated into two portions: one containing all particles re-
tained on the No. 10 sieve and the other containing all particles passing
through the No. 10 sieve. The amount of air-dried soil sample selected
for this test should be sufficient to yield the following quantities for the
sieve and hydrometer analyses:
PREPARATION
OF TEST
SAMPLES
1. The required minimum amount retained on the No. 10 sieve can be
determined from Table 10-1.
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