ASTM D4829-08a PDF
ASTM D4829-08a PDF
ASTM D4829-08a PDF
This standard is issued under the xed designation D 4829; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method allows for determination of expansion
potential of compacted soils when inundated with distilled
water.2
1.2 This test method provides a simple yet sensitive method
for determination of expansion potential of compacted soils for
practical engineering applications using an index parameter.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values stated in inch-pound units are approximate.
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall
hall conform to the
guidelines for signicant digits and rounding
established
ding
g es
esta
tabl
ta
blis
bl
ishe
is
hedd in
he
in
Practice D 6026.
ta aree coll
llec
ll
e ted,
d,
1.4.1 The method used to specify how dat
data
collected,
calculated, or recorded in this standard is nott directly
related
di
y re
elated
la d to
to
the accuracy to which the data can be appliedd in
design
in des
sig
ign
n or
or other
otheer
uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained
obtaineed usi
uusing
sinng this
si
i
standard is beyond its scope.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address
ad
ddress all
ll 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.
3. Terminology
3.1 For common denitions of other terms used in this Test
Method, refer to Terminology D 653.
3.2 Denitions:
3.2.1 scaricationscratching the surface of a compacted
layer to facilitate bonding with the next layer to avoid potential
separation between compacted layers.
3.3 Denitions of Terms Specic to This Standard:
3.3.1 expansion index (EI), n1000 times the difference
between nal and initial height of the specimen divided by the
initial height.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
D 653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
Fluids
D 698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.05 on Strength and
Compressibility of Soils.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D 4829 08.
2
Refer to Anderson, J. N., and Lade, P. V., The Expansion Index Test,
Geotechnical Testing Journal, Vol 4, No. 2, ASTM, 1981, pp. 5867.
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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D 4829 08a
6. Apparatus
n shap
pe,
e, made
m de of
ma
o
6.1 MoldThe mold shall be cylindricall in
shape,
metal, and shall have the capacity and dimensions
ensions
ns
iindicated
ndica
cated inn
ca
Fig. 1. The mold shall have a detachable collar
ollar
ll inscribed w
with
ithh
it
he low
llower
ower
ow
er se
sect
ctiion of
ct
a mark 50.8 mm (2.00 in.) above the base. The
section
the mold is designed to retain a removable stainless steel ring
25.4 mm (1 in.) in height, 101.9 mm (4.01
01 iin.)) iin iinternall
diameter, and not less than 3.10 mm (0.120 in.) in wall
thickness.
6.2 RammerA metal rammer with a circular face with a
diameter of 50.8 mm (2.00 in.) and a mass of 2.5 kg (5.5 lbm)
shall be used. The rammer shall be equipped with a suitable
arrangement to control height of drop to a free fall of 304.8 mm
6 1.3mm (12 in. 6 0.05 in.) over the top of the soil to be
compacted. See Test Methods D 698 for further specication of
a suitable rammer.
6.3 BalanceA balance of at least 1000 g capacity meeting
the requirements of Guide D 4753, Class GP2.
6.4 Drying OvenA thermostatically controlled drying
oven (specied in Specication E 145) capable of maintaining
a temperature of 110 6 5C (230 6 9F) for drying water
content samples.
6.5 Straight EdgeSteel straight edge at least 150 mm (6
in.) in length with one beveled edge.
mp
ple
le Prep
eparat
ep
atiion
at
Sample
Preparation
7. Samp
7. Preparation
Preparaatio
on for
for SievingIf
SieevingIf the soil
soo sample is damp
7.1
wh
hen
e received
reece
c ived
d from
froom
om the eld,
eld, dryy it until
unt
ntil it becomes friable
nt
when
using
at temperatures
usin
us
ingg a trowel.
in
t ow
tr
oweel. Air
ir drying
dryi
dr
ying or oven
yi
o en
ov
n drying
dryi
below 60C (140F) may be used.
break up the
use
sedd. Thoroughly
Thoro
aggregations
size of indiaggr
ag
greg
egat
atio
ions
io
ns in a manner
manne
man
nerr such
suchh that
suc
tha
tha
hatt the
the natural
n
vidual particles is not reduced.
NOTE 4If particles larger than 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) are potentially
expansive, such as particles of claystone, shale, or weathered volcanic
rock, they may be broken down so as to pass the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve
if this is consistent with use of the soil.
7.2 SievingSieve an adequate quantity of the representative soil using the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. Record the percentage of coarse material retained on the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve
and discard.
7.3 SampleSelect a representative sample of the soil with
a mass of approximately 1 kg (2 lbm) or more prepared using
the guidelines in 7.1 and 7.2.
8. Specimen Preparation
8.1 Water ContentThoroughly mix the selected representative sample with sufficient distilled water to bring the soil to
a water content that has a corresponding degree of saturation of
50 6 2 % in the compacted condition. After mixing, take a
representative sample of the material for determination of the
water content and seal the remainder of the soil in a closetting airtight container for a period of at least 16 h. Weigh the
moisture sample immediately, and dry in an oven at 110 6 5C
(230 6 9F) for at least 12 h, or in accordance with Test
Methods D 2216, to a constant mass. The water content sample
shall have a mass of at least 100 g conforming with Test
Methods D 2216. The water content of the trimmings shall be
Potential
Expansion
020
2150
5190
91130
>130
Very Low
Low
Medium
High
Very High
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D 4829 08a
wGsgd
S 5Gg 2g
s w
d
(1)
where:
S = degree of saturation, %
w = water content, %,
Gs = specic gravity, use 2.7 unless the specic gravity is
known to be less than 2.6 or more than 2.8,
gw = unit weight of water, 9.79 kN/m3(62.3 lbf/ft3) at 20C
(68F), and
gd = dry unit weight of compacted soil specimen, kN/m3
(lbf/ft3).
Use the resolution provided in 8.1 for w. Use a resolution of
0.1 kN/m3(0.1 lbf/ft3) or better for gd.
NOTE 5This standard test method assumes a specic gravity of 2.7,
which is typical of soil minerals commonly used for compaction. In
addition, using an assumed specic gravity value of 2.7 will result in a
maximum error of 4 % in the calculated degree of saturation, provided the
actual specic gravity is between 2.6 and 2.8. These small errors in
saturation with mineral type will cause systematic and small changes in
the EI that are considered equally important to variations caused when
determining the specic gravity using Test Methods D 854.
9. Procedure
9.1 Place the compacted soil specimen in the ring of a
consolidometer or equivalent loading device with air-dried
porous disks placed at the top and bottom ends of the
specimen. Subject the specimen to a total pressure of 6.9 kPa
3
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prepare
specimen
prep
pr
epare the sp
ep
pecim
men in aaccordance
ccordancee withh 88.1-8.4 to achieve a
degree
degr
gree
ee of
o saturation
satuurationn 50 6 2 %. Increase
Inccreasee the
t water content if the
degree of saturation is less than
an 50%
50% and decrease the water
content
saturation
higher
cont
co
nten
entt if
if the
the degree
degr
de
gree
ee of satu
sa
atu
tura
rati
ra
tion
ti
on is hi
high
ghee than 50 %.
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FIG. 1 M
Mold
old w
with
ith R
Ring
i g for
in
o Comp
or
Compaction
mpac
pa tiion of Specimen
en fo
for
or
Expansion
Expa
Ex
ans
nsio
ion Index Test
io
Test
D 4829 08a
(2)
(2
where:
DH = change in height, D2 D1, mm,
H1 = initial height, mm,
D1 = initial dial reading, mm, and
D2 = nal dial reading, mm.
andd 9
9.3
.3
3 ffor
or H1,
H D1,
Use the resolutions provided in 8.4, 9.1, and
and D2, respectively.
10.2 Record as a minimum the following general information (data):
10.2.1 Sample/specimen identifying information, such as
Project No., Boring No., Sample No., Depth, and so forth.
10.2.2 Any special selection and preparation process, such
as breaking down large particles of claystone, shale, volcanic
rock, and so forth.
10.3 Record as a minimum the following specimen data:
10.3.1 The initial height (use a resolution of 0.03 mm (0.001
in.) or better).
10.3.2 The initial water content (nearest 0.1 %).
10.3.3 The initial dry unit weight (use a resolution of 0.1
kN/m3(0.1 lbf/ft3) or better).
12. Keywords
12.1 clays; expansive soils; index tests; laboratory tests; soil
moisture; swelling soils
TABLE 2 Results of Interlaboratory Test Program
Average Expansion
Index
Standard Deviation (1 s
limit)
56
76
77
11
14
18
30
39
50
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