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TURF-TEC SAND BRASS SIEVE SET

These solid brass sieves are a full eight inches in

diameter and are the same type of sieves used by

laboratories and Universities for particle size analysis.

These sieves are excellent for determining the particle

size of sand. It is ideal for checking topdressing sands,

measuring the consistency of sand trap sands and a

must for use during construction.

The Sand Brass Sieve Set comes with a full USGA breakdown with six, eight inch

diameter sieves that form a stack with the below diameter mesh screens. The set also

includes a top and bottom pan.

The sieves placed in sequential order of largest to smallest will allow a complete particle

size breakdown.

DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS:

Brass Frames.

Brass Cloth and Bronze Phosphorous for smaller meshes.

Sieves are 8" Inches in diameter (or)

Height of 2" Inches.

They fit into each other to form a stack.

Sieve cover and pan are included.

Gravel Sizes are also available.

USGA Class US Standard

Mesh Number

Millimeter Size Inches

Very Course 10 2.00 MM .0787

Coarse 18 1.00 MM .0394

Medium 35 .50 MM .0197

Fine 60 .25 MM .0098

Very Fine 100 .15 MM .0059

Silt 270 .05 MM .0021

These Millimeter size recommendations and classification are by the United States Department

of Agriculture System and USGA.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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TURF-TEC SAND BRASS SIEVE SET These solid brass sieves are a full eight inches in diameter and are the same type of sieves used by laboratories and Universities for particle size analysis. These sieves are excellent for determining the particle size of sand. It is ideal for checking topdressing sands, measuring the consistency of sand trap sands and a must for use during construction.
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Instructions 1. Place the sieves together with the largest size at the top and consecutively smaller mesh as the sieves go under each other. 2. Place the pan under all the sieves. 3. The material to be tested should be thoroughly dried. Material is easiest dried by spreading out material on newspaper in full sun for an hour or so, lightly stirring material after 30 minutes until dry. 4. Measure out a dry amount of material on a scale. (An inexpensive postage scale will work fine.
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2004 Revision of the USGA Recommendations for a Method of Putting Green Construction* Material Gravel: Intermediate layer is used Gravel: Intermediate layer is used Gravel: Intermediate layer is used Intermediate Layer Material Description Not more than 10% of the particles greater than 1/2" (12mm) At least 65% of the particles between 1/4" (6mm) and 3/8" (9mm) Not more than 10% of the particles less than 2 mm At least 90% of the particles between 1 mm and 4 mm Performance Factors Recommendation Bridgi
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B. Selection of Gravel When the Intermediate Layer Is Not Used If an appropriate gravel can be identified (see Table 2), the intermediate layer need not be included in the construction of the green. In some instances, this can save a considerable amount of time and money. Selection of this gravel is based on the particle size distribution of the root zone material. The architect and/or construction superintendent must work closely with the soil testing laboratory in selecting the appropriate gravel.
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Table 3 USGA Specifications www.usga.org USGA Recommendations for a method of putting green construction Classification Particle Diameter Range Percentage(%) Fine gravel 3.4 to 2.0 mm Less Than 3 % Very coarse sand 2.0 to 1.0 mm Less Than 10 % Coarse sand 1.0 to 0.50 mm 20 to 40 % Medium sand 0.50 to .25 mm 20 to 40 % Fine sand 0.25 to 0.15 mm Less Than 20 % Very fine sand 0.15 to 0.05 mm Less Than 5 % Silt 0.05 to 0.002 mm Less Than 5 % Clay Less Than 0.
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Soil Selection: If soil is used in the root zone mix, it shall have a minimum sand content of 60%, and a claycontent of 5% to 20%. The final particle size distribution of the sand/soil/peat mix shall conform to that outlined in these recommendations, and meet the physical properties described herein. Organic Matter Selection: Peats - The most commonly used organic component is a peat.