Test Method Title
Column 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 10-inch-diameter by 6-foot tall settling column. At various time intervals and at three different depths, slurry specimens are collected from the column. Sedimentation rate and suspended solids are determined.
Number of Test Specimens
1 or more
Test Specimen Size
various
Keywords
dispersing, Pilot, Sediment, sedimentation, settling, suspended solids