ASTM D1140-00(2006)
Standard Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 (75-956;m) Sieve
- Standard No.
- ASTM D1140-00(2006)
- Release Date
- 2000
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
- Status
- Replace By
- ASTM D1140-14
- Latest
- ASTM D1140-17
- Scope
Material finer than the 75-μm (No. 200) sieve can be separated from larger particles much more efficiently and completely by wet sieving than with dry sieving. Therefore, when accurate determinations of material finer than 75-μm sieve in soil are desired, this test method is used on the test specimen prior to dry sieving. Usually the additional amount of material finer than 75-μm sieve obtained in the dry sieving process is a small amount. If it is large, the efficiency of the washing operation should be checked, as it could be an indication of degradation of the soil.
With some soils, particularly clayey soils, in order to keep the finer material from adhering to the larger particles, it will be necessary to soak the soil prior to washing it through the sieve. A deflocculating agent (dispersing agent) should be added to the soil when it is soaked.
Note 18212;The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D 3740
are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D 3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors. 1.1 These test methods cover determination of the amount of material finer than a 75-m (No. 200) sieve by washing.
1.2 Two methods for determining the amount of material finer than the No. 200 sieve are provided. The method to be used shall be specified by the requesting authority. If no method is specified, the choice should be based on the guidance given in 4.2 and 7.3
1.2.1 Method A-Test specimen is not dispersed prior to wash sieving.
1.2.2 Method B-Test specimen is dispersed by soaking in water containing a deflocculating agent prior to wash sieving.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ASTM D1140-00(2006) Referenced Document
- ASTM C702 Standard Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
- ASTM D2216 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
- ASTM D2487 Standard Test Method for Classification Of Soils For Engineering Purposes
- 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 D422 Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
- ASTM D4753 Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
- ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
- ASTM D75 Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates
- ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
- ASTM E145 Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens
- ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
- ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM D1140-00(2006) history
- 2017 ASTM D1140-17 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Amount of Material Finer than 75-&x3bc;m (No. 200) Sieve in Soils by Washing
- 2014 ASTM D1140-14 Standard Test Methods for Determining the Amount of Material Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Soils by Washing
- 2000 ASTM D1140-00(2006) Standard Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 (75-956;m) Sieve
- 2000 ASTM D1140-00 Standard Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer Than the No. 200 (75-um) Sieve
