ASTM_D_2844_-_D_2844M_-_18.pdf

Designation:D2844/D2844M18Standard Test Method forResistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of CompactedSoils1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2844/D2844M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This test method covers the procedure for testing bothtreated and untreated laboratory compacted soils or aggregateswith the stabilometer and expansion pressure devices to obtainresults indicative of performance when placed in the base,subbase,or subgrade of a road subjected to traffic.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units presented in brackets are to be regarded separatelyas standard.The values stated in each system may not be exactequivalents;therefore,each system shall be used independentlyof the other.Combining values from the two systems mayresult in non-conformance with the standard.However,use ofequipment manufactured to be readable in inch-pound unitsonly should not be considered as non-conformance to the testmethod.Many stabilometers and expansion pressure devicesare manufactured to be readable in inch-pound units only.1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to theguidelines for significant digits and rounding established inPractice D6026.1.3.1 For purposes of comparing measured or calculatedvalue(s)with specified limits,the measured or calculatedvalue(s)shall be rounded to the nearest decimal or significantdigits in the specified limits.1.3.2 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded or calculated,in this standard are regarded as theindustry standard.In addition,they are representative of thesignificant digits that generally should be retained.The proce-dures used do not consider material variation,purpose forobtaining the data,special purpose studies,or any consider-ations for the users objectives;and it is common practice toincrease or reduce significant digits of reported data to becommensurate with these considerations.It is beyond the scopeof this standard to consider significant digits used in analyticalmethods for engineering design.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statementsfor Test Methods for Construction MaterialsD653 Terminology Relating to Soil,Rock,and ContainedFluidsD3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for AgenciesEngaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock asUsed in Engineering Design and ConstructionD6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in GeotechnicalDataE4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing MachinesE11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and TestSieves2.2 AASHTO Documents:T 190Test Method for Resistance R-Value and ExpansionPressure of Compacted Soils32.3 ASTM Adjuncts:4Exudation DeviceExpansion Pressure Apparatus1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil andRock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.08 on Special andConstruction Control Tests.Current edition approved May 1,2018.Published May 2018.Originallyapproved in 1969.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D2844 13.DOI:10.1520/D2844_D2844M-18.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Association of State Highway and TransportationOfficials(AASHTO),444 N.Capitol St.,NW,Suite 249,Washington,DC 20001,http:/www.transportation.org.4Copies of detailed drawings of the apparatus shown in Figs.4(1 drawing),7(4drawings),10 and 11(7 drawings)are available at a nominal cost from ASTMInternational Headquarters.Request Adjunct Nos.ADJD284401,ADJD284402,andADJD284403,respectively.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standard