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Test Method Title

Pilot Settling Test

Reference Number

USACE EM 1110-2-1906

Material

Soil

Test Property

sedimentation rate

Description of Test

A slurry is created using the sample provided. The slurry is then placed into a 5000 mL graduated cylinder and sedimentation height is recorded over time. Sedimentation rate and suspended solids are determined.

Preferred Test Sample Size

Number of Test Specimens

1 or more

Test Specimen Size

various

Keywords

Pilot, sedimentation, settling, dispersing, sediment, suspended solids

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