1.1 This test method covers the equipment and procedures for the measurement of soil resistivity, both in situ and for samples removed from the ground, for use in assessment and control of corrosion of buried structures.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Soil resistivity values are reported in ohm-centimeter.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM G57-20 Referenced Document
ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM G187 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Two-Electrode Soil Box Method*, 2023-11-01 Update
ASTM G193 Standard Terminology and Acronyms Relating to Corrosion*, 2022-08-01 Update
ASTM G57-20 history
2020ASTM G57-20 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method
2006ASTM G57-06(2012) Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method
2006ASTM G57-06 Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method
2001ASTM G57-95a(2001) Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method
2001ASTM G57-95A Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method