ASTM D8123-22
Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Opening Size of Geohazard Nettings

Standard No.

ASTM D8123-22

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D8123-22

Scope

1.1 These test methods are index tests to measure the opening size of a geohazard netting, or its components, or both, as it has been manufactured. They can be used for estimating the largest size of rock or other object that may pass through an individual opening in the geohazard netting without transferring load to the wire mesh or wire net and may also be used for quality control purposes. These test methods are not used to determine the maximum size rock or other object that the geohazard netting may contain through mobilization of the netting’s strength. These test methods do not apply to the measurement of the opening size of a geosynthetic, such as a turf reinforcement mat or geotextile, that may be manufactured as a composite system with the geohazard netting. 1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Reporting of test results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard. 1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026. 1.3.1 For purposes of comparing a measured or calculated value(s) with specified limits, the measured or calculated value(s) shall be rounded to the nearest decimal of significant digits in the specified limit. 1.3.2 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/ recorded or calculated in the 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 objective; 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 analysis methods for engineering design. 1.4 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. 1.5 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 D8123-22 Referenced Document

• ASTM D3740 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 D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

ASTM D8123-22 history

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