ASTM D6276-99a
Standard Test Method for Using pH to Estimate the Soil-Lime Proportion Requirement for Soil Stabilization

Standard No.

ASTM D6276-99a

Release Date

1999

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D6276-99a(2006)

Latest

ASTM D6276-19

Scope

1.1 This test method covers a means for estimating the soil-lime proportion requirement for stabilization of a soil. The optimum soil-lime proportion for soil stabilization is determined by tests of specific characteristics of stabilized soil such as unconfined compressive strength or plasticity index.

1.2 This test method is used to determine the lowest percentage of lime that results in a soil-lime pH of 12.4.

1.3 Lime is not an effective stabilizing agent for all soils. Some soil components such as sulfates, phosphates, organics, etc. can adversely affect soil-lime reactions.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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.

ASTM D6276-99a Referenced Document

• ASTM C51 Standard Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used by the Industry)*， 2023-10-01 Update
• ASTM C977 Standard Specification for Quicklime and Hydrated Lime for Soil Stabilization*， 2018-10-01 Update
• ASTM D1193 Standard Specification for Reagent Water
• ASTM D1293 Standard Test Methods for pH of Water
• 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 D421 Standard Practice for Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for Particle-Size Analysis and Determination of Soil Constants
• ASTM D4753 Standard Specification for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Scales for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• ASTM E145 Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection And Forced-Ventilation Ovens

ASTM D6276-99a history

• 2019 ASTM D6276-19 Standard Test Method for Using pH to Estimate the Soil-Lime Proportion Requirement for Soil Stabilization
• 1999 ASTM D6276-99a(2006)e1 Standard Test Method for Using pH to Estimate the Soil-Lime Proportion Requirement for Soil Stabilization
• 1999 ASTM D6276-99a(2006) Standard Test Method for Using pH to Estimate the Soil-Lime Proportion Requirement for Soil Stabilization
• 1999 ASTM D6276-99a Standard Test Method for Using pH to Estimate the Soil-Lime Proportion Requirement for Soil Stabilization