Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Rapid Specific Gravity of Rock and Manmade Materials for Erosion Control

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01-15-2014

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American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 04.08, 2018 Defines the determination of the specific gravity of rock or man-made materials for erosion control.

1.1This test method covers the determination of the rapid specific gravity of rock or man-made materials for erosion control.

1.2The 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.

1.3All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026, unless superseded by this standard.

1.3.1For purposes of comparing measured or calculated value(s) with specified limits, the measured or calculated value(s) shall be rounded to the nearest decimal or significant digits in the specified limits.

1.3.2The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded or calculated, in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical methods for engineering design.

1.4This 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 D 5779. (02/2014)
DocumentType	Redline
Pages	5
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current

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