Standard
Historical
Last Updated: Aug 16, 2017
Track Document
ASTM D3282-93(1997)e1
Standard Classification of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes
Standard Classification of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes
D3282-93R97E01
ASTM|D3282-93R97E01|en-US
Standard Classification of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes
Standard
D3282 Standard Classification of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes>
new
BOS Vol. 04.08 Committee D18
$
86.00
In stock
Scope
1.1 This standard describes a procedure for classifying mineral and organomineral soils into seven groups based on laboratory determination of particle-size distribution, liquid limit, and plasticity index. It may be used when a precise engineering classification is required, especially for highway construction purposes. Evaluation of soils within each group is made by means of a group index , which is a value calculated from an empirical formula.
Note 1-The group classification, including the group index, should be useful in determining the relative quality of the soil material for use in earthwork structures, particularly embankments, subgrades, subbases, and bases. However, for the detailed design of important structures, additional data concerning strength or performance characteristics of the soil under field conditions will usually be required.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.