Standard Test Methods for Bulk and Dry Density of Peat and Peat Products

Importancia y uso:

5.1 The bulk density is of use in the calculation of in situ stresses for engineering analysis and in quantifying the amount of material present when considering peat as a resource. In the latter case, it is necessary to consider the moisture condition for which the bulk density was determined; a more useful parameter to consider may well be the dry density, ρ_d.

Note 3: The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a evaluating some of those factors.

Subcomité:

D18.22

Volúmen:

04.08

Número ICS:

65.080 (Fertilizers)

Palabras clave:

bulk density; core sampling; dry density; paraffin-wax displacement method; peat; peat products;