SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1970
STP38522S

Suggested Methods of Test for Identification of Soils

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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

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Burmister, DM
Columbia University, New York, N. Y.
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Developed by Committee: D18
Pages: 311–323
DOI: 10.1520/STP38522S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5570-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0051-0