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Test # 1 - Field Sedimentation Test
Determines sand content
Used only on sandy soils
Sample taken from the spoil pile
Representative of soil in the excavation
Fill glass jar
5 inches of water on top of soil
1 1/2 inches of soil
Flat bottom container - at least 7 inches high

Place lid on jar and shake
Set jar down
Rotate slightly
Larger particles settle out immediately
Wait 30 seconds
Mark jar
Silt after several minutes
Fine clays in an hour
Make second mark