Get Experiment 7 Visual Classification Of Soils - Uic

This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for users on how to successfully complete the EXPERIMENT 7 VISUAL CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS form online. By following the outlined steps, users will be able to accurately classify soil samples, ensuring a systematic approach to soil identification.

Follow the steps to complete the form effectively.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the EXPERIMENT 7 VISUAL CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out your personal information. Enter your name, the date, and any other required identification details at the top of the form.
3. Record the soil number for each sample you are classifying. This will help organize the data later.
4. Identify and note the visual characteristics of the soil sample. Record the color, odor, and texture in the respective fields.
5. Determine the major soil constituent of the sample. Use Table 1 to identify whether it falls under coarse gravel, fine gravel, coarse sand, medium sand, fine sand, or fines.
6. Estimate the percentages of all minor constituents. Use the terms trace, little, some, and and to describe their approximate weight percentages.
7. For coarse-grained soils, describe their particle distribution as well graded or poorly graded, and identify the particle shape using Figure 1 and Table 2.
8. For fine-grained soils, perform the required tests (dry strength, dilatancy, and plasticity) as outlined in the procedure, and record your observations.
9. Identify the moisture condition of the soil sample using Table 5 and document it accordingly.
10. Compile all your findings in the classification order: color, major constituent, minor constituents, particle distribution, particle shape, plasticity, moisture content, and soil symbol.
11. Finally, review all entries for accuracy, then save, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

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