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ASTM D 854 Document Information:
Title
Standard Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Water Pycnometer
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Jan 15, 2006
Scope:
These test methods cover the determination of the specific
gravity of soil solids that pass the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve, by
means of a water pycnometer. When the soil contains particles
larger than the 4.75-mm sieve, Test Method C 127 shall be used for
the soil solids retained on the 4.75-mm sieve and these test
methods shall be used for the soil solids passing the 4.75-mm
sieve.
Soil solids for these test methods do not include solids which
can be altered by these methods, contaminated with a substance that
prohibits the use of these methods, or are highly organic soil
solids, such as fibrous matter which floats in water.
NOTE 1—The use of Test Method D 5550 may be used to determine
the specific gravity of soil solids having solids which readily
dissolve in water or float in water, or where it is impracticable
to use water.
Two methods for performing the specific gravity are provided.
The method to be used shall be specified by the requesting
authority, except when testing the types of soils listed in
1.2.1
Method A—Procedure for Moist Specimens, described in
9.2. This procedure is the preferred method. For organic soils;
highly plastic, fine grained soils; tropical soils; and soils
containing halloysite, Method A shall be used.
Method B—Procedure for Oven-Dry Specimens, described in
9.3.
All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Practice D 6026.
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 generally should 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 these test methods to
consider significant digits used in analysis methods for
engineering design.
Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
as standard. The units of measurement in the parentheses are for
informational purposes only.
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 and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this
standard.
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