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ASTM D4959 : 00

Standard Test Method for Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil By Direct Heating

Standard Details

1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the water (moisture) content of soils by drying with direct heat, such as using a hotplate, stove, blowtorch, etc.

1.2 This test method is not intended as a replacement for Method D2216 but rather as a substitute when more rapid and less accurate results are acceptable or desired to expedite other phases of testing. Method D2216 is to be used as the method to compare for accuracy checks and correction.

1.3 When questions of accuracy between this test method and Method D2216 arise, Method D2216 shall be the referee method.

1.4 This test method is applicable for most soil types. For some soils, such as those containing significant amounts of halloysite, mica, montmorillonite, gypsum, or other hydrated materials, highly organic soils or soils that contain dissolved solids, (such as salt in the case of marine deposits), this test method may not yield reliable water content values.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.

1.6 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.

General Information

Status : Historical
Standard Type: Main
Document No: ASTM D4959 : 00
Document Year: 2000
Pages: 4
  • Section Volume:
  • 04.08 Volume 04.08 Soil and Rock (I): D421 – D5876
  • ICS:
  • 13.080.40 Hydrological properties of soils

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