Name: ASTM D 6780/D6780M : 2012
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ASTM D 6780/D6780M : 2012

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Standard Test Method for Water Content and Density of Soil In situ by Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

20-09-2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-05-2012

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This test method may be used to determine the water content of soils and the in situ density of soils using a TDR apparatus.

1.2This test method applies to soils that have 30 % or less by weight of their particles retained on the 19.0-mm [³/₄-in.] sieve.

1.3This test method is suitable for use as a means of acceptance for compacted fill or embankments.

1.4This test method may not be suitable for organic and highly plastic soils.

1.5All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.

1.5.1The method used to specify how data are collected, calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related to the accuracy to which the data can be applied in design or other uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained using this standard is beyond its scope.

1.6Two alternative procedures are provided.

1.6.1Procedure A involves two tests in the field, an in situ test and a test in a mold containing material excavated from the in situ test location. The apparent dielectric constant is determined in both tests.

1.6.2Procedure B involves only an in situ test by incorporating the first voltage drop and long term voltage (V₁ and V_f) in addition to the apparent dielectric constant. While the bulk electrical conductivity can be determined from these measurements, it is not needed for the determination of water content and density.

1.7The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. For additional information consult SI10.

1.8This 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
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	15
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM D 6780/D6780M : 2019
Supersedes	ASTM D 6780 : 2005

ASTM D 2216 : 2005	Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
ASTM D 4753 : 2002	Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 4753 : 2015	Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 2216 : 2010	Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
ASTM D 3740 : 2012	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3740 : 2004 : REV A : EDT 1	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3740 : 2008	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 6026 : 2013	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 6026 : 2006	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 1999 : REV C	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 4753 : 1995	Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 6026 : 1999	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 6565 : 2000	Standard Test Method for Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil by the Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Method
ASTM D 3740 : 2011	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 6026 : 2001 : EDT 1	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 2010	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 2216 : 2019	Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
ASTM D 6026 : 1996	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 2004 : REV A	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 4753 : 2007	Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
ASTM D 6565 : 2000 : R2005	Standard Test Method for Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil by the Time-Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Method (Withdrawn 2014)
ASTM D 3740 : 2001	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3740 : 2012 : REV A	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 3740 : 2003	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
ASTM D 2216 : 1998	Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
ASTM D 2216 : 1971	Standard Method of Laboratory Determination Of Moisture Content Of Soil
ASTM D 6026 : 2001	Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
ASTM D 3740 : 2004	Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction