ASTM_D_2844_-_D_2844M_-_13.pdf

Designation:D2844/D2844M13Standard 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 sepa-rately as standard.The values stated in each system may not beexact equivalents;therefore,each system shall be used inde-pendently of the other.Combining values from the two systemsmay result in non-conformance with the standard.However,use of equipment manufactured to be readable in inch-poundunits only should not be considered as non-conformance to thetest method.Many stabilometers and expansion pressure de-vices are 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 and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.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 ApparatusStabilometer2.4 CALTRANS Standard:5California Test 103 Method of Test For Calibration ofExpansion Pressure Devices1This 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 Jan.1,2013.Published February 2013.Originallyapproved in 1969.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D2844 071.DOI:10.1520/D2844_D2844M-13.2For 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.5AvailablefromStateofCaliforniaDepartmentofTransportation(CALTRANS),P.O.Box942873,Sacramento,CA 94273-0001,http:/www.dot.ca.gov.Proving Lever Assembly detailed drawings are available here aswell.*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 States1 3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms in this test method,refer toTerminology D653.4.Significance and Use4.1 This test method is used to measure the potentialstrength of subgrade,subbase,and base course materia