ASTM D1586-99
Standard Test Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils

Standard No.

ASTM D1586-99

Release Date

1999

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D1586-08

Latest

ASTM D1586/D1586M-18e1

Scope

1.1 This test method describes the procedure, generally known as the Standard Penetration Test (SPT), for driving a split-barrel sampler to obtain a representative soil sample and a measure of the resistance of the soil to penetration of the sampler.

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.> For a specific precautionary statement, see 5.4.1.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

ASTM D1586-99 history

• 2018 ASTM D1586/D1586M-18e1 Standard Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
• 2018 ASTM D1586/D1586M-18 Standard Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
• 2011 ASTM D1586-11 Standard Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
• 2008 ASTM D1586-08a Standard Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
• 2008 ASTM D1586-08 Standard Test Method for Standard Penetration Test (SPT) and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils
• 1999 ASTM D1586-99 Standard Test Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soils