Question: A hydrometer analysis on a fine - grained soil sample yielded the following data. The 4 9 . 9 8 gram soil sample prepared for

A hydrometer analysis on a fine-grained soil sample yielded the following data. The 49.98 gram soil sample prepared for the hydrometer had no coarse fraction separated during preparation and a hygroscopic moisture correction of 0.99. Assume a hydrometer correction of 4, a temperature of 21C and a R.D. of 2.6. Determine the particle diameter and percent smaller. (show calcs in the space below)
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A hydrometer analysis on a fine - grained soil

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