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ASTM WK24336

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Work Item: ASTM WK24336 - New Practice for Preparation of Frozen Soil and Rock Samples for Laboratory Testing


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1. Scope

Scope of this practice includes a standardized preparation method for preparing frozen soil and rock samples for laboratory testing. Frozen soil and rock samples require specific handling and preparation techniques due to the preserving the thermal regime of the samples and due to the cementing effect of ice.


Keywords

frozen soil; sample preparation, frozen rock, laboratory testing

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:05-23-2009
Technical Contact: John Udd

Status: Draft Under Development

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