SO-Sieve

So-Sieve is a comprehensive piece of software which aims to provide you with all the necessary tools in order to perform precise geotechnical calculations including sieve analysis, as well as Atterberg and hydrometer limits tests.

You're also provided with the possibility of outputting the results in both landscape and portrait formats, as well as with all the types of soil based on USCS (United Soil Classification System).

In regards to the sieve analysis, you should know that with the help of So-Sieve, you can generate sample sieve analysis tests based on your criteria, as well as edit everything either via a graph or input table.

Of course, the same goes for the Hydrometer tests, where you're also allowed to generate sample tests based on user-defined criteria. Please note that you can perform hydrometer calculations using two standards, namely ASTM D7928 (responsible for control cylinder correction and calibration relationship) and ASTM D422 (normal correction and composite correction)

In the case of the Atterber limits tests, you can use the plasticity chart in order to visually determine the soil type. You're also warned when and if the ASTM D4318 regulations are not met.

To install SO-Sieve on your computer, you'll have to make sure that .NET Framework 4.5 or newer is present. With the technicalities out of the way, it's worth mentioning that the application looks and feels like a modern tool should. The GUI is intuitive, and well-thought-out and all of the app's features are readily accessible from the typical top toolbar.

The fact that it includes a very hefty user/scientific manual and a useful sample project (easily accessible from the File menu) might also be something worth appreciating.

To conclude, SO-Sieve is not only a very efficient geotechnical tool that allows you to perform accurate sieve analysis, as well as determine the hydrometer and Atterberg limits, but it's also quite novice-friendly, easy to install, and pretty light on system resources.