ASTM D2844/D2844M-13
Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils

Standard No.

ASTM D2844/D2844M-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D2844/D2844M-18

Latest

ASTM D2844/D2844M-18e1

Scope

4.1 This test method is used to measure the potential strength of subgrade, subbase, and base course materials for use in road and airfield pavements. The R-value is used by some agencies as criteria for acceptance of aggregates for base course and bituminous courses.

FIG. 1 Tamper Shoe for Kneading Compactor

4.2 The expansion pressure testing has been used in conjunction with the R-value test to determine cover requirements (thickness) and construction controls to reduce pavement distortion from expansive subgrade soils.

Note 1—The quality of the result produced by this standard 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 D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this test method are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for testing both treated and untreated laboratory compacted soils or aggregates with the stabilometer and expansion pressure devices to obtain results indicative of performance when placed in the base, subbase, or subgrade of a road subjected to traffic.

1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units [presented in brackets] are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated 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. However, use of equipment manufactured to be readable in inch-pound units only should not be considered as non-conformance to the test method. Many stabilometers and expansion pressure devices are manufactured to be readable in inch-pound units only.

1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.

1.3.1 For purposes of comparing measured or calculated value(s) with specified limits, the measured or calculated value(s) shall be rounded to the nearest decimal or significant digits in the specified limits.

1.3.2 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 re......

ASTM D2844/D2844M-13 Referenced Document

• ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• 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 D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

ASTM D2844/D2844M-13 history

• 2018 ASTM D2844/D2844M-18e1 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 2018 ASTM D2844/D2844M-18 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 2013 ASTM D2844/D2844M-13 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 2007 ASTM D2844-07e1 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 2007 ASTM D2844-07 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 2001 ASTM D2844-01e1 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 2001 ASTM D2844-01 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils
• 1994 ASTM D2844-94 Standard Test Method for Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted Soils