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ASTM D 6429 : 1999 : R2006

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Standard Guide for Selecting Surface Geophysical Methods
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-03-2006

CONTAINED IN VOL. 04.09, 2015 Describes the selection of surface geophysical methods, as commonly applied to geologic, geotechnical, hydrologic, and environmental investigations (hereafter referred to as site characterization), as well as forensic and archaeological applications.

1.1 This guide covers the selection of surface geophysical methods, as commonly applied to geologic, geotechnical, hydrologic, and environmental investigations (hereafter referred to as site characterization), as well as forensic and archaeological applications. This guide does not describe the specific procedures for conducting geophysical surveys. Individual guides are being developed for each surface geophysical method.

1.2 Surface geophysical methods yield direct and indirect measurements of the physical properties of soil and rock and pore fluids, as well as buried objects.

1.3 The geophysical methods presented in this guide are regularly used and have been proven effective for hydrologic, geologic, geotechnical, and hazardous waste site assessments.

1.4 This guide provides an overview of applications for which surface geophysical methods are appropriate. It does not address the details of the theory underlying specific methods, field procedures, or interpretation of the data. Numerous references are included for that purpose and are considered an essential part of this guide. It is recommended that the user of this guide be familiar with the references cited () and with Guides D 420, D 5730, D 5753, D 5777, and D 6285, as well as Practices D 5088, D 5608, D 6235, and Test Method G 57.

1.5 To obtain detailed information on specific geophysical methods, ASTM standards, other publications, and references cited in this guide, should be consulted.

1.6 The success of a geophysical survey is dependent upon many factors. One of the most important factors is the competence of the person(s) responsible for planning, carrying out the survey, and interpreting the data. An understanding of the method's theory, field procedures, and interpretation along with an understanding of the site geology, is necessary to successfully complete a survey. Personnel not having specialized training or experience should be cautious about using geophysical methods and should solicit assistance from qualified practitioners.

1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the guide. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.8 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project's many unique aspects. The word "Standard" in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.

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.

Committee
D 18
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes ASTM PS 78. (03/2002)
DocumentType
Guide
Pages
11
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 2006
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ASTM D 420 : 2018 Standard Guide for Site Characterization for Engineering Design and Construction Purposes
ASTM D 7128 : 2018 Standard Guide for Using the Seismic-Reflection Method for Shallow Subsurface Investigation
ASTM D 4748 : 2010 : R2015 Standard Test Method for Determining the Thickness of Bound Pavement Layers Using Short-Pulse Radar
ASTM D 7046 : 2011 Standard Guide for Use of the Metal Detection Method for Subsurface Exploration (Withdrawn 2020)
ASTM D 6286 : 2012 Standard Guide for Selection of Drilling Methods for Environmental Site Characterization
ASTM D 6431 : 2018 Standard Guide for Using the Direct Current Resistivity Method for Subsurface Site Characterization
ASTM D 6432 : 2011 Standard Guide for Using the Surface Ground Penetrating Radar Method for Subsurface Investigation
ASTM D 6430 : 2018 Standard Guide for Using the Gravity Method for Subsurface Site Characterization
ASTM D 6982 : 2009 : R2016 Standard Practice for Detecting Hot Spots Using Point-Net (Grid) Search Patterns
ASTM D 5092/D5092M : 2016 Standard Practice for Design and Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells
ASTM D 6639 : 2018 Standard Guide for Using the Frequency Domain Electromagnetic Method for Subsurface Site Characterizations
ASTM D 5777 : 2018 Standard Guide for Using the Seismic Refraction Method for Subsurface Investigation
ASTM D 6820 : 2018 Standard Guide for Use of the Time Domain Electromagnetic Method for Subsurface Site Characterization

ASTM D 420 : 1998 Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering, Design, and Construction Purposes
ASTM D 5608 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Practices for Decontamination of Sampling and Non Sample Contacting Equipment Used at Low Level Radioactive Waste Sites
ASTM D 4428/D4428M : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Test Methods for Crosshole Seismic Testing
ASTM D 5730 : 2004 Standard Guide for Site Characterization for Environmental Purposes With Emphasis on Soil, Rock, the Vadose Zone and Groundwater (Withdrawn 2013)
ASTM D 653 : 2014 : REDLINE Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

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