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Geotechnical tools

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Geotechnical tools

Geotechnical tools

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Trying to understand a clue given in contest.  First clue was used to seperate liquid from solid.  Second clue is, It is used by Geotechnical Engineers also.  Can anyone help?
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In the particle size analysis test for fine grained soils, (hydrometer test)the solid soil particles are separated from the liquid by gravity in a graduated cylinder.

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Slightly more high tech but...  Centrifuge

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