ASTM D4822-88(2014)
Standard Guide for Selection of Methods of Particle Size Analysis of Fluvial Sediments 40;Manual Methods41;

Standard No.

ASTM D4822-88(2014)

Release Date

1988

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM D4822-88(2019)

Latest

ASTM D4822-88(2019)

Scope

5.1 This guide is general and useful in helping the user to determine an appropriate manual test method for determining the particle size distribution of fluvial sediments. The suggested test methods are not described in this guide, but references are given so that the user may obtain more information about each test method.

5.2 It should be noted that different test methods may and often times do produce different particle size distributions for the same sample. This is due in part to the different test methods requiring native or distilled water, differences in dispersion methods used, and differences in what the test method is measuring, that is, physical or sedimentation diameter.

1.1 This guide covers the selection of methods for determining the size distribution of fluvial sediments particles in the range greater than 0.45 μm using manual methods. Manual methods are defined as those methods that require the operator to do some actual measurements and calculations. An automated method would be one which, after the sample is prepared and inserted into an instrument, the instrument (machine) does the measuring and calculations, not the operator. Not all manual methods are presented in this guide. However, where available, at least two methods for each particle size range are given.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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 D4822-88(2014) Referenced Document

• ASTM D1129 Standard Terminology Relating to Water*， 1999-04-20 Update
• ASTM D422 Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
• ASTM D4410 Terminology for Fluvial Sediment*， 1998-04-20 Update
• ASTM D4411 Standard Guide for Sampling Fluvial Sediment in Motion*， 1998-04-20 Update
• ASTM E20 

ASTM D4822-88(2014) history

• 2019 ASTM D4822-88(2019) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods of Particle Size Analysis of Fluvial Sediments (Manual Methods)
• 1988 ASTM D4822-88(2014) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods of Particle Size Analysis of Fluvial Sediments 40;Manual Methods41;
• 1988 ASTM D4822-88(2008) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods of Particle Size Analysis of Fluvial Sediments (Manual Methods)
• 2003 ASTM D4822-88(2003) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods of Particle Size Analysis of Fluvial Sediments (Manual Methods)
• 1999 ASTM D4822-88(1999) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods of Particle Size Analysis of Fluvial Sediments (Manual Methods)