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Work Item: ASTM WK3395 - Revision of D4318-00 Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils


Active Standard: D4318-05

Developed by Subcommittee: D18.03 | Committee D18 Home | Contact Staff Manager



1. Rationale

The changes shown in this ballot to revise D4318-05 are to address the following issues: 1. Update reference to D6026, 2. Remove the word rubber from the requirements for the base of the liquid limit device. 3. Change the dimensions of the glass plate, 4. Include instructions to not hold the base while turning the crank of the liquid limit device, 5. Change Method B to clarify and allow alternative to remixing in the cup, and 6. Update the Report section.


Keywords

activity; Atterberg limits; liquid limit; plasticity index; plastic limit; Number Code 93.020 (Earth works. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works)

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Date Initiated:11-19-2003
Technical Contact: Ronald Holsinger

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Ballot: D18.03 (04-02)
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