For annual book of astm standards volume information, refer to the standards document summary page on the astm website. This test method is intended to determine the moisture content of soils by means of a calcium carbide gas pressure moisture tester. Standard compaction test astm d698 and modified compaction. All other expectations coincide with those listed in t99 t180 and d698 d1557. Proctor compaction testing unl digital commons university of. Differences between aashto t99 and t180 aashto t99 standard proctor aashto t180 modified proctor hammer weight 5. Contact the merchants metals technical sales department or a merchants metals service center with specific requests. Astm d698, aashto t99 astm d1557, aashto t180 index tests for soil soil compaction tests consolidation tests of soil concrete testing 6 discount rates available for larger quantities, call for quotes. Aashto test method designations are distinct from astm methods listed in d 698 and d 1557. For the extrusion of soil specimens from the mould, the universal specimen extruder may.
Astm a 392, federal specification rrf191 type i, aashto m181 type i notes to tables. This is a method of determining the maximum theoretical dry density of soils. The mechanical compactor automatically compacts and rotates mold after each blow while keeping track. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Astm d698 or d1556 proctor method tbell47 structural op 8 jun 04 12. Astm the tale of two specifications published on may 26, 2015 may 26. D698 00a standard test methods for laboratory compaction characteristics of soil using standard effort 12,400 ftlbfft 3 600 knmm 3, impact compaction using standard effort, density, moisturedensity curves, proctor test, compaction characterist, soil compaction, laboratory tests. Aashto t 99 revised various illinois modified sections and added new illinois modified sections. Astm d698 12e2, standard test methods for laboratory compaction characteristics of soil using standard effort 12 400 ftlbfft 3 600 knmm 3, astm international, west conshohocken, pa, 2012. Accessories for astm and proctor compaction, astm modified proctor compaction. Proctor compaction test civil official all about civil. Astm d698 or d1556 proctor method astm d698 or d1556 proctor method tbell47 structural op 8 jun 04 12. October 2014 balances or scales of the capacity and sensitivity required for the procedure used. Also, the modified proctor compaction test is designated by astm d1557 and aashto t180d. The proctor compaction test is a test that compacts the soil material at various moisture contents. Newer compaction equipment is heavier and capable of achieving. However, standard proctor density criteria is typically utilized in the eastern us where. Astm also contains three methods a, b, or c which correspond to different mold dimensions than the aashto counterparts.
In this section moulds and rammers conforming to astm aashto are shown. Index testing to support the stormwater management erosion and sediment control laboratory work performed for the florida department of transportation submitted by manoj chopra, ph. If the laboratory desires accreditation for both aashto and astm, both methods will be required to be demonstrated. Compaction and mechanical properties of soils compacted. This is a key figure to consult when compacting expansive clay soils. Astm d698 12e2 standard test methods for laboratory. Laboratory soil tests performed standard and modified proctors astm d698, astm d1557, aashto t99, aashto t180 atterberg limits astm d4318, aashto t89, aashto geotechnical services, construction materials testing, and environmental services. The manufacturers instructions shall be followed for the proper. Aashto t99 or 87 percent of maximum density as determined by the modified. Astm d698 00a standard test methods for laboratory. Construction materials testing geotechnical and testing. T4 d558 have a soil sample and cement ready to mix. Take the time to understand the differences between aashto and astm and. The following resources are related to the quality management and analysis of construction materials.
Field density tests utilizing astm d1556 aashto t191, or astm d2167 shall be utilized on a case by. This test differs from the procedure described in aashto t 99 in that a 10 lb. Laboratory testing consisting of the standard and modified proctor asshto t 99 and t 180, respectively tests should be performed on bulk samples moisture content for placement. The energy compactive effort supplied in this test is 595 kjm 3. The virginia department of transportation mostly follows the aashto standard with some modification as stated in the standard virginia test method8 vtm8. This video is one in an eight part series designed to assist the ready mixed concrete, asphalt, aggregate, or other construction professional understand the required steps of. Make field density tests in accordance with the primary testing method following astm d6938 aashto t310 wherever possible. Does proctor astm d698 soil compaction call for 95% dry density or is that proctor astm d1156. Manual, moisturedensity proctor hammer meets astm and aashto specs.
Individual reprints single or multiple copies of this standard may be obtained by contacting astm at the above. The compaction test is intended for determining the relation ship between the moisture content and density when compacted under asshto t99,t180, astm d698,d1557. Currently, the procedures and equipment details for the standard proctor compaction test is designated by astm d698 and aashto t99. Procedure element all test methods are aashto unless otherwise shown sampling trial 1 trial 2 1. Quality level pay ql pay percent within limits pay pwl pay field materials manual. There are two proctor tests that defined by the american association of highway officials and american standard testing material. Evaluation of laboratory compaction procedures for. Guide sleeve has four vent holes in each end of sleeve to release builtup. Soil density standard vs modified proctor reinforced soil structures routinely specify that all soils be compacted to 95% of the maximum density determined by astm d698 standard proctor density for conformance with the design. Uncompacted void content of fine aggregate for aashto t 304 participant name. Fabrics with other characteristics may be available.
Both aashto and vtm are primarily intended to determine the cbr value of soil and soil. Field materials manual appendices and test methods. Astm a 392, federal specification rrf191 type i, aashto. Nd t 265 and aashto t 265 laboratory determination of moisture content of soils nd d 2167 and astm d 2167 density and unit weight of soil in place by the rubberballoon method nd d 4643 and astm d 4643 determination of moisture content of soil by microwave oven heating apparatus balance, readable to 0. Aashto, the american association of state highway and transportation officials and astm, american society for testing and materials share many common specifications in the fastener industry. October 2018 sample extruder a jack, lever frame, or other device for extruding compacted. We offer complete sales, service and calibrations from our locations throughout canada including electronic, electrical, hydraulic to 10,000 psi and mechanical onsite calibrations to c. Aashto t 255 standard method of test for total evaporable moisture content of aggregate by drying. Very similar, but slightly different, are the astm d698 and aashto t99 standard proctor methods and the astm d1557 and aashto t180 are modified proctor methods. This standard is ed by astm international, 100 barr harbor drive, po box c700, west conshohocken, pa 194282959, united states.
Standard compaction test astm d698 and aashto t99, as 1289e1. This standard is issued under the fixed designation d 698. Appendix b asphalt concrete pavement for street and driveway. The original proctor test, astm d698 aashto t99, uses a 4inchdiameter 100 mm mould which holds cubic feet of soil, and calls for compaction of three separate lifts of soil using 25 blows by a 5. Standard modified proctor include oversize correction, if required 7 sufficient amount of soil is required for testing. The nebraska department of roads specifies the standard proctor test astm d 698aashto t. The differences between aashto t99 and t180 are shown in table 1. Active standard astm d698 developed by subcommittee. Flh addendum to aashto t 308 standard method of test for. In standard compaction test the soil is compacted into a mould in 3 5 equal layers, each layer receiving 25 blows of a.
Standard method of test for moisturedensity relations of soils using a 2. Astm d698 standard proctor moisturedensity relationship test. Aashto t99 t180 method a astm d698 d1557 method a astm d698 andor astm d1557. Materials astm testing procedures are d 698 and d 1557 respectively. Aashto t 99 and t 180 moisture density relations of soils nd t 217 and aashto t 217 determination of moisture in soil by means of calcium carbide gas pressure moisture tester speedy nd t 265 and aashto t 265 laboratory determination of moisture content of soils nd d 2167 and astm d 2167 density and unit weight of soil in place by the. In addition to agency specific standards, astm and aashto have developed standards over the years. Aashto commonly references astm standards which are more common in the fastener industry and can typically be directly converted.
Astm d698, aashto t99, subgrade at 95% modified proctor astm d1557, aashto t180 and stabilizationbase materials at 98% modified. Proctor moulds and rammers, astmaashto, suelos testing. The standard proctor test astm d698, aashto t99, and the modified proctor test astm d1557 and aashto t180. Proctor aashto t99 astm d 698 testing procedures to determine the moisturedensity relationship of soil for highway construction projects. Rock correction issues in compaction specifications for. Astm d698, aashto t99, and the modified proctor test astm d1557 and. Taken from factors influencing compaction 1962, hrb report 319. October 2018 sample extruder a jack, lever frame, or other device for extruding compacted specimens from the mold quickly and with little disturbance.