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    This test analyzes the grain size distribution of a soil sample. The sample is sieved through a series of sieves to separate particles by size. The mass of soil retained on each sieve is measured to determine the percentage of the sample in each size fraction. This provides information on soil classification and engineering properties affected by grain size.

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    This test analyzes the grain size distribution of a soil sample. The sample is sieved through a series of sieves to separate particles by size. The mass of soil retained on each sieve is measured to determine the percentage of the sample in each size fraction. This provides information on soil classification and engineering properties affected by grain size.

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    This test analyzes the grain size distribution of a soil sample. The sample is sieved through a series of sieves to separate particles by size. The mass of soil retained on each sieve is measured to determine the percentage of the sample in each size fraction. This provides information on soil classification and engineering properties affected by grain size.

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    This test analyzes the grain size distribution of a soil sample. The sample is sieved through a series of sieves to separate particles by size. The mass of soil retained on each sieve is measured to determine the percentage of the sample in each size fraction. This provides information on soil classification and engineering properties affected by grain size.

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    This test is performed to determine the percentage of different grain


    sizes contained within a soil. The mechanical or sieve analysis is performed
    to determine the distribution of the coarser, larger-sized particles, and the
    hydrometer method is used to determine the distribution of the finer
    particles.

    :
    ASTM D 422 - Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

    :
    The distribution of different grain sizes affects the engineering
    properties of soil. Grain size analysis provides the grain size distribution,
    and it is required in classifying the soil.

    :
    Balance, Set of sieves, cleaning brush.
    Sieve Analysis:

    1. Write down the weight of each sieve as well as the bottom pan to be
    used in the analysis.
    2. Record the weight of the given dry soil sample.

    Mass of container: 0.050.6 kg = 50.6 g


    Mass of container with soil sample: 1.098 kg = 1098 g
    Mass of soil sample: 1098.1- 50.6 = 1047.4

    3. Make sure that all the sieves are clean, and assemble them in the ascending
    order of sieve numbers (#4 sieve at top and #200 sieve at bottom). Place the
    pan below #200 sieve. Carefully pour the soil sample into the top sieve. And
    shake for at least 10 minutes.
    4. Carefully weigh and record the weight of each sieve with its retained
    soil. In addition, remember to weigh and record the weight of the
    bottom pan with its retained fine soil.
    :
    Sieve Analysis:
    (1) Obtain the mass of soil retained on each sieve by subtracting the weight
    of the empty sieve from the mass of the sieve + retained soil, and record this
    mass as the weight retained on the data sheet. The sum of these retained
    masses should be approximately equals the initial mass of the soil
    sample. A loss of more than two percent is unsatisfactory.

    SIEVE # MASS OF EMPTY MASS OF SIEVE SOIL RETAINED


    SIEVE (g) + SOIL (g)
    4 512.2 646.3 134.1
    10 461.1 670.1 209
    20 408.3 626.1 217.8
    40 374 572.6 198.6
    60 358 472.7 114.7
    80 353.3 409.7 56.4
    100 343.9 369.6 25.7
    200 327 391.2 64.2
    PAN 388.8 399 10.2
    TOTAL= 1030.7g

    Mass of container: 50.6g

    Mass of container + soil: 1098g

    Mass of soil: 1047.4g

    Total soil sieved: 1030.7g

    (1030.7/1047.4)x100= 98.41%

    100-98.41%= 1.59% of soil loss


    (2) Calculate the percent retained on each sieve by dividing the weight
    retained on each sieve by the original sample mass.

    Sieve no. Percent Retained (%)


    4 (134.1/1030.7)x100 = 13.01%
    10 (209/1030.7)x100 = 20.28%
    20 (217.8/1030.7)x100 = 21.13%
    40 (198.6/1030.7)x100 = 19.27%
    60 (114.7/1030.7)x100 = 11.13%
    80 (56.4/1030.7)x100 = 5.47%
    100 (25.7/1030.7)x100 = 2.49%
    200 (64.2/1030.7)x100 = 6.23%
    Pan (10.2/1030.7)x100 = 0.99%

    Percent Retained= (Mass Retained/Total mass) x 100

    (3) Calculate the percent passing (or percent finer) by starting with 100
    percent and subtracting the percent retained on each sieve as a
    cumulative procedure.

    Sieve no. Percent Retained (%)


    4 100-13.01= 86.99%
    10 86.99-20.28= 66.71%
    20 66.71-21.23= 45.48%
    40 45.48-19.27= 26.21%
    60 26.21-11.13= 15.08%
    80 15.08-5.47= 9.61%
    100 9.61-2.49= 7.12%
    200 7.12-6.23= 0.89%
    Pan 0.89-0.99= -0.01 or 0%

    Percent passing: 100- Percent retained

    % Percent Passing= %Arriving- %Retained


    Getting a soil sample
    Location:
    Beside University
    Auditorium

    Sieve Analysis

    Date Tested: September 21, 2023


    Tested By: Sugdan, Kieth G.
    Project Name: Grain size analysis
    Location of Soil Sample: Beside University Auditorium
    Visual Classification of Soil:
    Weight of Container: 50.6g
    Wt. Container+Dry Soil: 1098g
    Wt. of Dry Sample: 1047.4g
    Mass of Mass of Soil
    Sieve Diameter Percent Percent
    Empty Sieve+Soil Retained
    Number (mm) Retained Passing
    Sieve (g) Retained (g) (g)

    4 4.75 512.2 646.3 134.1 13.01 86.99%


    10 2. 0 461.1 670.1 209 20.28 66.71%
    20 0.85 408.3 626.1 217.8 21.13 45.48%
    40 0.425 374 572.6 198.6 19.27 26.21%
    60 0. 25 358 472.7 114.7 11.13 15.08%
    80 0.180 353.3 409.7 56.4 5.47 9.61%
    100 0.15 343.9 369.6 25.7 2.49 7.12%
    200 0.075 327 391.2 64.2 6.23 0.89%
    Pan --- 388.8 399 10.2 0.99 0%
    Total Weigh t= 1030.7g
    From Grain Size Distribution Curve:

    From Grain Size Distribution Curve:


    % Gravel= 31.2 %
    % Sand= 68.6%
    % Fines= 0.2 %

    D10= 0.41 mm
    D30= 1.21 mm
    D60= 4.1mm

    Make a semilogarithmic plot of grain size vs. percent finer

    Sieve Analysis Distribution Curve


    100

    Pe
    rce 10
    nt
    Fin
    er
    (%)
    1

    0.1

    0.01
    10 1 0.1 0.01
    Particle Size (mm)

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