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Visual accumulation tube for size analysis of sands

January 1, 1956

Size analysis of sand fractions of suspended sediment and bed material samples; analysis is based on stratified sedimentation system in which sample is introduced at top of transparent settling tube containing distilled water; direct visual tracing of height of sediment accumulation in contracted section at bottom of tube.

Publication Year 1956
Title Visual accumulation tube for size analysis of sands
DOI 10.1061/JYCEAJ.0000025
Authors B.C. Colby, R.P. Christensen
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Journal of the Hydraulics Division
Index ID 70047827
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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