ASTM D5716/D5716M-20
Standard Test Method for Measuring the Rate of Well Discharge by Circular Orifice Weir

Standard No.

ASTM D5716/D5716M-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D5716/D5716M-20

Scope

1.1 This test method covers construction and operation of a circular orifice weir for measuring the discharge from a well. This test method is a part of a series of standards prepared on the in situ determination of hydraulic properties of aquifer systems by singleor multiple-well tests. Selection of a well discharge measurement test method is described in Guide D5737M. 1.2 The discharge rate determined by this test method is commonly used for a number of aquifer test methods and to provide information for the evaluation of well and pump performance. 1.3 Limitations—This test method is limited to the description of a method common to hydraulic engineering for the purpose of groundwater discharge measurement in temporary or test conditions. 1.4 Much of the information presented in this test method is based on work performed by the Civil Engineering Department of Purdue University during the late 1940s. The essentials of that work have been presented in a pamphlet prepared by Layne-Bowler, Inc.2 and updated by Layne Western Company, Inc.3 1.5 All observed and calculated values shall be conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026. 1.5.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/ recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition they are representative of the significant digits that should generally 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 document to consider significant digits sused analysis methods for engineering design. 1.6 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound 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 nonconformance with the standard. Reporting of test results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard. 1.7 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. 1.8 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 D5716/D5716M-20 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 D5737/D5737M Standard Guide for Methods for Measuring Well Discharge
• ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

ASTM D5716/D5716M-20 history

• 2020 ASTM D5716/D5716M-20 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Rate of Well Discharge by Circular Orifice Weir
• 2015 ASTM D5716/D5716M-15 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Rate of Well Discharge by Circular Orifice Weir
• 1995 ASTM D5716-95(2006) Standard Test Method for Measuring the Rate of Well Discharge by Circular Orifice Weir
• 1995 ASTM D5716-95(2000) Standard Test Method for Measuring the Rate of Well Discharge by Circular Orifice Weir