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Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Apparent Specific Gravity of Rock and Manmade Materials for Erosion Control
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Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the specific gravity of rock for erosion control. This test method can be used for all types of materials, both naturally occurring or manmade.
1.2 This is a field test method to measure apparent specific gravity. For laboratory determination of bulk specific gravity see Test Methods C97.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4 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.
Significance and Use
Specific gravity is one factor used to determine the required mass of individual particles used as gabion-fill, riprap, armor stone, breakwater stone, or other types of rock products used for erosion control applications, and acceptibility of these materials for their intended use.
Keywords
riprap; rock; rock material properties; specific gravity; ICS Number Code 13.080.20 (Physical properties of soil)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
04.08 (Soil and Rock (I): D420 - D5876)
To find similar documents by classification:
13.080.20 (Physical properties of soils)
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Document Number
ASTM-D5779-95a(2001)
Revision Level
1995A R01 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Publication Date
Dec. 10, 1995
Document Type
Test Method
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
D18.17