ASTM WK36766

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Work Item: ASTM WK36766 - Revision of D4829 - 11 Standard Test Method for Expansion Index of Soils

Active Standard: D4829 - 11

Developed by Subcommittee: D18.05 | Committee D18 Home | Contact Staff Manager

1. Rationale

Update to current ASTM standards and review of sections concerning required saturation and use of specified value of specific gravity

Keywords

clays; expansive soils; index tests; laboratory tests; soil moisture; swelling soils
; Compaction measurement--soils; Dimensional change; Distilled water; Expansion index (EI); Saturation; Soil; Specimen preparation (for testing)--soil; Thickness; Water content--soil;

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:03-07-2012
Technical Contact: Gregory Thomas

Status: Draft Under Development

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