Determination of Silt and Clay soil particle distribution using new Silt-Clay Separation Quick method

Abstract Hydrometer method is the standard that normally used to determine fine particle size distributions for soil classification purposes. This study aims develop new enable quick determination of silt-clay distribution compared hydrometer requires procedure pretreatment and additional 24 hours required complete test. The various samples were collected from seven different locations including Sunway Carnival (Marine Clay), Suling Hills (Residual Jawi Quarry Kelantan River (River Batu Kawan Kaolin Clay Sungai Petani Clay). Three each site prepared three separation. Sample preparation testing repeated all locations. results silt clay obtained both experimental works analyze compatibility data. data analysis shows there are no significant differences (P > 0.05) between two methods in examined samples. indicates strong evidence support this research separation comparable method. Regression produced a coefficient (R-square) values 0.9912 respectively. straight-line equation generated gradient equal 0.8465, which close 1 stronger supports accuracy In conclusion, preliminary confirmed its reliability fraction with 99.12%