SEDL / STP / STP479-EB / STP38522S

Suggested Methods of Test for Identification of Soils

Burmister, DM
Professor of Civil Engineering, Columbia University, New York, N. Y.

Pages: 13    Published: Jan 1970

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Abstract

These methods cover procedures for identifying soils for engineering purposes in the field and in the laboratory by visual and manual techniques, by the following four methods: Sections Method A.—Gravel component of composite soils............. 5 to 7 Method B.—Sand and silt components of granular composite soils with less than 5 per cent silt.......................... 8 to 10 Method C.—Sand and silt components of composite granular soils with more than 5 per cent silt......................... 11 and 12 Method D.—Combined silt-clay components of composite claysoils and composite organic soils........................ 13 to 15