ASTM D2573/D2573M-18
Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils

Standard No.

ASTM D2573/D2573M-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D2573/D2573M-18

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the field vane test in saturated clay and silt soils for determination of undrained shear strength. Knowledge of the nature of the soil in which each vane test is to be made is necessary for assessment of the applicability and interpretation of the test. The test is not applicable for sandy soils or non-plastic silts, which may allow drainage during the test. 1.2 This test method addresses testing on land and for testing in drill holes or by self-drilling or continuous push methods from the ground surface. This method does not address specifically marine testing where special test requirements or variations in equipment may be required. The user is referred to ASTM STP 1014 for additional information on in-place vane shear testing used in marine exploration.2 1.3 This method is often used in conjunction with fluid rotary drilling (D5783), hollow-stem augers (D6151/ D6151M), or cone penetration testing (D5778). Some apparatuses have the vane retracted in a protective shoe for advancement and incremental testing. Sampling, such as with thin wall tubes (D1587/D1587M) is often combined with vane testing. Subsurface geotechnical explorations are reported in accordance with Practice (D5434). 1.4 Undrained shear strength and sensitivity of cohesive soils can also be measured in Laboratory Vane Test (D4648/ D4648M). 1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inchpound units [presented in brackets] are to be regarded separately as standard. The values in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Reporting of test results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this test method. 1.5.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs. The rationalized slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F = ma) calculations are involved. 1.6 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026. 1.6.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/ recorded or calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives, and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits or reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical methods for engineering design. 1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM D2573/D2573M-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM D1587/D1587M Standard Practice for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Fine-Grained Soils for Geotechnical Purposes*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D2166/D2166M Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D2488 Recommended Practice for Description Of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)
• ASTM D2573 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soil
• ASTM D2850 Standard Test Method for Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial CompressionTest on Cohesive Soils
• 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 D4648/D4648M Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Miniature Vane Shear Test for SaturatedFine-Grained Soil*， 2024-01-15 Update
• ASTM D5434 Standard Guide for Field Logging of Subsurface Explorations of Soil and Rock
• ASTM D5778 Standard Test Method for Performing Electronic Friction Cone and Piezocone Penetration Testing of Soils
• ASTM D5783 Standard Guide for Use of Direct Rotary Drilling with Water-Based Drilling Fluid for Geoenvironmental Exploration and the Installation of Subsurface Water-Quality Monitoring Devices
• ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
• ASTM D6151/D6151M Standard Practice for Using Hollow-Stem Augers for Geotechnical Exploration and Soil Sampling*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

ASTM D2573/D2573M-18 history

• 2018 ASTM D2573/D2573M-18 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
• 2015 ASTM D2573/D2573M-15e1 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
• 2015 ASTM D2573/D2573M-15 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
• 2008 ASTM D2573-08 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soil
• 2001 ASTM D2573-01(2007) Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soil
• 2001 ASTM D2573-01e1 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soil
• 2001 ASTM D2573-01 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soil
• 1994 ASTM D2573-94 Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive Soil