This guide is intended to encourage consistency in the analysis, interpretation, and modeling of spatial variation.

This guide should be used in conjunction with Guides D5549, D5923, and D5924.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide covers recommendations for analyzing, interpreting, and modeling spatial variation of regionalized variables in geotechnical and environmental site investigations.

1.2 The measures of spatial variation discussed in this guide include variograms and correlograms; these are fully described in Refs. (1-4).

1.3 This guide is intended to assist those who are already familiar with the geostatistical tools discussed herein and does not provide introductory information on the analysis, interpretation, and modeling of spatial variation.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all 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.

1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project's many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

D5549 Guide for The Contents of Geostatistical Site Investigation Report

D5923 Guide for Selection of Kriging Methods in Geostatistical Site Investigations

D5924 Guide for Selection of Simulation Approaches in Geostatistical Site Investigations

Keywords

correlogram; geostatistics; variogram; Correlogram; Geological investigations; Geostatistical site investigation; Site identification/investigation/selection; Variogram ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 07.060 (Geology. Meteorology. Hydrology)

Citing ASTM Standards

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