Significance and Use

Data from these tests may be used for structural design purposes. Adequate safety factors, based on engineering judgment must be determined by the user.

Note 2Sampling procedures for in-situ specimens have a major influence on test results. Specimens carefully trimmed in the laboratory from large block samples taken in the field have the least chance of fracturing prior to testing. Sample preparation methods of laboratory-fabricated specimens also have a major influence on test results. Specimens should be fabricated in accordance with Test Method D 4320 .

Note 3The quality of the result produced by this test method 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 D 3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this test method are cautioned that compliance with Practice D 3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.

1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of long-term strength and deformation of a cylindrical specimen of either a (undisturbed) field sample or laboratory-fabricated chemical grouted soil when it is sheared undrained in compression under a constant sustained load.

Note 1The voids of chemical grouted soils are most often substantially filled with grout. Thus, pore pressures are unlikely to develop. This test method is not applicable to partially grouted soils in which substantial pore pressures may develop. If pore pressures must be measured, reference is made to Test Method D 4767 for equipment and procedures.

1.2 This test method provides data useful in determining strength and deformation properties of chemical grouted soils subjected to sustained loads. Mohr strength envelopes may also be determined.

1.3 The determination of strength envelopes and the development of relationships to aid in interpreting and evaluating test results are left to the engineer or office requesting the test.

1.4 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values in each system may not be exact equivalents, therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.

1.5 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.

1.6 This test method offers a set of instructions for performing one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice 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

D422 Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

D854 Test Methods for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Water Pycnometer

D2850 Test Method for Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils

D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

D4219 Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength Index of Chemical-Grouted Soils

D4320 Practice for Laboratory Preparation of Chemically Grouted Soil Specimens for Obtaining Design Strength Parameters

D4767 Test Method for Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test for Cohesive Soils

D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data

Keywords

chemical grout; creep; design strength; long- term strength; triaxial test; Chemical-grouted soil; Compression testing--soil; Creep--soil; Design--soil applications; Loading tests--soil/related materials; Long-term behavior/performance; Mohr stress circles; Shear testing--soil; Structural soil applications; Triaxial compression; Young's modulus;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 93.020 (Earth works. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works)

DOI: 10.1520/D5202-08

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