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ASTM D558/D558M-19
Standard Test Methods for Moisture-Density (Unit Weight) Relations of Soil-Cement Mixtures
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STANDARD published on 1.12.2019
The information about the standard:
Designation standards: ASTM D558/D558M-19
Publication date standards: 1.12.2019
SKU: NS-981046
The number of pages: 7
Approximate weight : 21 g (0.05 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
The category - similar standards:
Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works
Annotation of standard text ASTM D558/D558M-19 :
Keywords:
compaction, dry density, optimum water content, soil-cement, soil-stabilization, unit weight,, ICS Number Code 93.020 (Earth works. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works)
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5.1 These tests determine the optimum water content and maximum density (unit weight) to be used for molding soil-cement specimens in accordance with Test Methods D559/D559M and D560/D560M. Note 1: Since these tests are used in conjunction with Test
Methods D559/D559M and
D560/D560M and the criteria
referenced therein, the test differs in several aspects from Test
Method D698. There are three
main differences between this standard and Test Method D698. Firstly, this standard allows a
maximum particle size of 3/4-in. [19.0 mm]
for a 4-in. [101.6-mm] mold while Test Method D698 allows a maximum particle size of
3/8-in. [9.5-mm] for the same size mold.
Secondly, this standard permits the material leftover after the
water content specimen has been obtained to be mixed with the rest
of the sample and reused for the next determination. Test Method
D698 does not permit the
material to be reused. Thirdly, this standard allows the material
that is retained on the 3/4-in. [19.0-mm] and
passing the 3-in. [75-mm] to be discarded (scalping technique) and
replaced with an equal mass of material that passes the
3/4-in. [19.0-mm] sieve and is retained on
the No.4 [4.75-mm] sieve. Test Method D698 does not permit the scalp and
replacement technique.
Note 2: The quality of the result produced by this standard is
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the
suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that
meet the criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of
competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of
this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice
D3740 does not in itself
assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors;
Practice D3740 provides a
means of evaluating some of those factors.
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1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the relationship between the water content and the density of soil-cement mixtures when compacted before cement hydration as prescribed. 1.2 A 0.0333-ft3 [944-cm3] mold and a 5.50-lbf [24.5-N or mass of 2.5-kg] rammer dropped from a height of 12.0 in. [30.5 cm] are used and two methods, depending on soil gradation, are covered, as follows:
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard. 1.3.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs. The slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F=ma) calculations are involved. 1.3.2 It is common practice in the engineering/construction profession to concurrently use pounds to represent both a unit of mass (lbm) and of force (lbf). This implicitly combines two separate systems of units; that is, the absolute system and the gravitational system. It is scientifically undesirable to combine the use of two separate sets of inch-pound units within a single standard. This standard includes the gravitational system of inch-pound units and does not use/present the slug unit for mass. However, the use of balances or scales recording pounds of mass (lbm) or recording density in lbm/ft3 shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard. 1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026. 1.4.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that should generally be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for the engineering design. 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. |
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