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Scope

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for testing both treated and untreated laboratory compacted soils or aggregates with the stabilometer and expansion pressure devices to obtain results indicative of performance when placed in the base, subbase, or subgrade of a road subjected to traffic.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 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.

Keywords

acceptance tests; base course; bearing capacities; compaction; dynamic bearing capacity; expansion; expansive soils; flexible pavements; foundations; highway loads; inspection; kneading compaction; laboratory tests; materials tests; pavement design; resistance value; specifications; stability; stabilometer; subbase; subbase strength; subgrade; subgrade reaction; subgrade stability; trafficability; ICS Number Code 93.020 (Earth works. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.08 (Soil and Rock (I): D420 - D5876)

To find similar documents by classification:

93.020 (Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works Including geotechnics Earth-moving machinery, see 53.100)

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