Test Method Title
Standard Method of Test for Grain-Size Analysis of Granular Soil Materials
Reference Number
AASHTO T 311
Material
Soil
Test Property
Grain size
Description of Test
This method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of granular soil material. A weighed sample of dry granular soil material is separated through a series of sieves with progressively smaller openings. Particle size distribution is determined by weighing the material retained on each of the sieves and dividing these weights by the total dry weight of the sample.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
1000-20000grams, depending on the maximum grain size
Keywords
grain size, particle size, sieve analysis