Explain how to test for silt content in sand.

Explain how to test for silt content in sand.

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- Put a sample of sand in a measuring cylinder.

- Fill the cylinder with water.

- Shake the cylinder and allow remaining stagnant for some time.

- Measure the depth of silt and after setting.

- Calculate the percentage of silt content.

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steve williams answered the question on January 1, 2018 at 15:46

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