ASTM D5312-04
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions

Standard No.

ASTM D5312-04

Release Date

2004

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D5312/D5312M-12

Latest

ASTM D5312/D5312M-21

Scope

Rock used for erosion control may consist of several types, depending on potential use. One type may be armor stone weighing from one to three tons or breakwater stone weighing three to twenty tons placed along shorelines or in jetties to protect the shoreline from erosion due to the action of large waves. Another type may be riprap usually weighing less than one ton and placed along river banks or on the slopes of dams to prevent erosion due to run-off, wave action, or stream-flow. A third type may be gabion-fill weighing less than 50 lb (22 kg) and placed in baskets of wire or other suitable materials. These baskets are then tied together to form an integral structure designed to resist erosion along stream banks and around bridge piers. No matter what form it takes, rock for erosion control consists of individual pieces of natural stone. The ability of these individual pieces of stone to resist deterioration due to weathering action affects the stability of the integral placement of rock for erosion control and hence, the stability of construction projects, shorelines, and streambanks.

This test method is designed to determine the effects of freezing and thawing action on the individual pieces of rock for erosion control and the resistance of the rock to deterioration. This test method was developed to be used in conjunction with additional test methods listed in Practice D 4992. This test method does not provide an absolute value but rather an indication of the resistance to freezing and thawing; therefore, the results of this test method are not to be used as the sole basis for the determination of rock durability.

Note 18212;The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependant upon 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 and sampling. Users of this standard 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 evaluation some of those factors.

1.1 This test method covers the procedures for evaluating the durability of rock for erosion control when exposed to freezing and thawing conditions.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parenthesis are for information only.

1.3 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.

ASTM D5312-04 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2216 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
• ASTM D3740 Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
• ASTM D4753 Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
• ASTM D4992 Standard Practice for Evaluation of Rock to be Used for Erosion Control
• ASTM D5121 Standard Practice for Preparation of Rock Slabs for Durability Testing
• ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

ASTM D5312-04 history

• 2021 ASTM D5312/D5312M-21 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions
• 2013 ASTM D5312/D5312M-12(2013) Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions
• 2012 ASTM D5312/D5312M-12 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions
• 2004 ASTM D5312-04 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions
• 1992 ASTM D5312-92(1997) Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions