Hydrometer Corrections

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Hydrometer Corrections

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When specifying Sieve Analysis tests the hydrometer is selected and corrections are applied based on the temperatures of hydrometer readings. The hydrometer corrections can be specifying by selecting Tools > GDMS > Soil and Aggregates > Hydrometer Corrections. The Hydrometer Corrections form will be displayed.

 

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Hydrometer corrections can be specified for the hydrometer selected at the top of the form. For each hydrometer the zero correction, meniscus correction, and temperature corrections can be specified. Temperature corrections can be added and deleted using the buttons on the form.