Achieving proper soil compaction is essential to the long-term performance and safety of earthwork projects. Quality Control of Soil Compaction Using ASTM Standards, Second Edition provides practical guidance for engineers, technicians, inspectors, and construction professionals responsible for designing, constructing, and evaluating compacted earth fills.

This updated edition explains how ASTM standard test methods are applied throughout the compaction process, helping readers understand not only how to perform testing but also how to interpret results and develop effective quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs for typical earthwork projects.

The manual covers the principles of soil compaction, the types of fills where compaction is used, and the factors that influence successful placement, testing, and performance. It also discusses the limitations of ASTM test methods and examines how improper application of compaction testing can negatively affect the engineering properties of compacted materials.

As the only publication dedicated to applying ASTM standards specifically to the quality control of compacted earthwork, this resource serves as both a technical reference and a practical field guide.

Topics Covered:

• Fundamentals of soil compaction and earthwork
• Means, methods, and mechanics of compaction
• Laboratory compaction testing using ASTM standards
• In-place density and unit weight test methods
• Water content determination for soils
• Coordinating laboratory and field testing for effective QA/QC programs
• Best practices and limitations for applying ASTM compaction standards

Whether you’re developing a new quality control program or refining existing testing procedures, this manual provides the practical knowledge needed to achieve consistent, reliable results using ASTM standards.