PEREZ, ANN JEANNETTE C.

13-97803

SOIL SAMPLING
SUMMARY:

Soil sampling is directed with a specific end goal, to give a sample for soil testing. For
this experiment, disturbed and undisturbed soil were acquired. In order to get a sample for
the disturbed soil, 18 cm was dig up utilizing a one-piece soil auger. A 950-g of disturbed soil
sample was obtained. For the undisturbed soil sample, the range around the picked soil site
was burrowed precisely and the undisturbed soil was pulled out. The undisturbed soil test
was promptly secured with wax and put away inside an air-entrained compartment so that
the dampness of the soil would be kept up.
PEREZ, ANN JEANNETTE C.
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SIEVE ANALYSIS
SUMMARY:

The sieve analysis is a process where the grain size distribution of soil is determined.
The soil sample is sorted into different divisions as per their particle size. This test is done by
letting a sample of soil pass through a stack of sieves of decreasing mesh opening sizes and
by measuring the weight retained on each sieves.

A 500-g of air-dried disturbed soil sample was readied. Each sieve and the pan was
weighed before sieving and afterward arranged in a way with diminishing openings (sieve
no. 4 to sieve no. 200 and pan at the bottom). The 500 grams of soil sample was then
poured on the stack of sieves. The cover was set on the top and the stack was shook
physically for around 3 minutes. The mass of every sieve and the container with soil held
was resolved. The mass of every sieve was subtracted from the previous to get the mass
held. From the acquired information, the particle size were classified according to Unified
Classification System. From the PSDC, the soil specimen, with 48% of gravel, 57% sand
and 5 % fines (silt and clay) was viewed as well graded.
PEREZ, ANN JEANNETTE C.
13-97803

HYDROMETER ANALYSIS
SUMMARY:

Hydrometer analysis is utilized to determine the grain size distribution of particle

sizes with diameter less than 0.075 mm.

A 50-g of air dried soil that passed through sieve no. 200 was readied. The sample
was soaked in 125cc of distilled water for 12 hours. The solution was then transferred to a
1000 cc graduated cylinder. The solution was raised to 1000 cc by adding 875 cc of distilled
water. We were not able to use a dispersing agent because sodium hexametaphosphate
was unavailable. The 1000 cc was turned upside down and back to disperse the soil sample.
After that, hydrometer reading was taken at particular - time intervals. This is to measure the
percent of soil still in suspension at time t. Data obtained in this experiment were soils
particle diameter and percent finer at their corresponding time. Using the acquired data, a
particle size distribution curve was plotted.
CABUNGCAL, JOHN LESTER B.
13-48578

SIEVE ANALYSIS
SUMMARY:

Sieve analysis is a practice or procedure to assess the particle size distribution

(gradation) of a soil sample. 500 g of air dried disturbed soil was collected to perform the
experiment. We used a set of sieves, varying from sizes 4in. - 200 mm openings and a pan
at the bottom. The 500 g sample was then poured cautiously on the stack of sieve. A cover
was positioned on the top and was shook manually for 3 minutes. After shaking the sieves,
the mass of each sieve and the pan with sample retained was determined. To obtain the
mass retained, the mass of each sieve was subtracted from the initial weight. Using the
obtained data, we have made a Particle Size Distribution Curve and classified the soil
particles according to the Unified Classification System. We concluded from the UCS that
the soil sample was well graded having 48% of gravel, 57% of sand and 5% of fines (silt and
clay).
CABUNGCAL, JOHN LESTER B.
13-48578

HYDROMETER ANALYSIS
SUMMARY:

Hydrometer Analysis is used to determine the grain size distribution of soil particles
that pass through sieve no. 200. A 50-g sample was used in this experiment. The sample
was soaked in 125cc of distilled water for 12 hours. It is then transferred to a 1000cc
graduated cylinder and was brought up to 1000 cc by adding distilled water. Sodium
hexametophosphate wasn't available so we weren't able to use a dispersing agent.
Hydrometer readings were recorded after shaking the 1000 cc solution at specific time
intervals to measure the percent soil in suspension at time t. Particle diameter and
percentage finer was then calculated to draw/create a particle size distribution curve. The
hydrometer test for the given soil sample produced results for very small particles as
expected.
 Hydrometer analysis is done by the group to determine the grain size distribution of
particles that pass through sieve no. 200. The group used another cylinder to calibrate the
hydrometer and have a correction data. The activity was considered finished when the
reading taken in the hydrometer is 0 mm. The soil sample to be analysed must be soaked in
a 125 ml in 12 hours with distilled water and it must be 50g.

The group conducted the hydrometer analysis of soil sample that passed through
sieve no. 200. The group conducted the analysis using a graduated cylinder, a hydrometer
and the soil sample. The hydrometer is placed inside the graduated cylinder after a period of
time and the reading is taken once it is settled. This is done repeatedly until you have a
reading of 0 min. Utmost care and observation is necessary to avoid discrepancies in data or
reading taken.

Hydrometer analysis is the process of determining the particle size distribution of

particles with less than 0.075 diameter. In order to perform the experiment, we used a
graduated cylinder, a hydrometer and 50-g air dry soil sample. The soil sample was soaked
in 125 ml of distilled water for 12 hours before the experiment. It was poured in the
graduated cylinder and we added 875 ml of distilled water. Hydrometer reading was taken on
the given time intervals until the reading reached 0 mm.