ASTM D5883-18
(Guide)Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 When physically evaluating a soil, relative to its suitability to support plant growth (primarily grasses), tests must be performed to determine the presence and amount of solid matter (organic and inorganic) compatibility that can determine potential air-void content and water-holding ability, and finally, deleterious materials.
4.2 Typical general ranges of soil content for suitable topsoils are presented in Specification D5268. It should be recognized, however, that in some geographic regions, concurrence with the values in the referenced table would be difficult. In such situations, locally acceptable specifications need to be developed.
Note 2: 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/ and the like. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the designation of the rotary kiln produced expanded shale, clay or slate (ESCS) material as a mineral amendment.
1.2 The presence in the topsoil of the proper nutrient and pH level is necessary for healthy plant growth. This guide does not, however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their availability.2
Note 1: The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient deficiencies may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is also important. Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or other suitable acidifying compounds. The latter item, in addition to lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering the particle size distribution.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project's many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.6 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.
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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.
Designation: D5883 − 18
Standard Guide for
Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate
(ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for
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Landscaping and Related Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5883; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of
1.1 This guide covers the material characteristics, physical
a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
requirements, and sampling appropriate for the designation of
document be applied without consideration of a project’s many
the rotary kiln produced expanded shale, clay or slate (ESCS)
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
material as a mineral amendment.
document means only that the document has been approved
1.2 ThepresenceinthetopsoilofthepropernutrientandpH
through the ASTM consensus process.
level is necessary for healthy plant growth. This guide does
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
not, however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
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availability.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
NOTE 1—The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient defi-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ciencies may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is
also important. Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime
2. Referenced Documents
dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or
other suitable acidifying compounds. The latter item, in addition to
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”)
the particle size distribution.
and Voids in Aggregate
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
C566 Test Method forTotal Evaporable Moisture Content of
as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
Aggregate by Drying
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Fluids
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information
D5268 Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Pur-
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
poses
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
D6913/D6913M Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution
experience and should be used in conjunction with professional
(Gradation) of Soils Using Sieve Analysis
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of common technical terms
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
used in this guide, refer to Terminology D653.
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.22 on Media for Plant Growth.
Current edition approved July 15, 2018. Published August 2018. Originally
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D5883 – 12 . DOI:
10.1520/D5883-18.
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Nutrient testing procedures are found in the state Agricultural Experiment
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Station recommendations from the state within which the landscape is located, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
“Methods of Soil Analysis” Editor-in-Chief: C. A. Black, Agronomy No. 9, Vol 2, contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
American Society ofAgronomy, Inc., Madison, WI, and Hesse, P.R., A Tex
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: D5883 − 12 D5883 − 18
Standard Guide for
Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate
(ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for
1
Landscaping and Related Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5883; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Editorially updated units of measurement statement in April 2018.
1. Scope*
1.1 This guide covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the designation of the
rotary kiln produced expanded shale, clay or slate (ESCS) material as a mineral amendment.
1.2 The presence in the topsoil of the correctproper nutrient and pH level is necessary for healthy plant growth. This guide does
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not, however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their availability.
NOTE 1—The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient deficiencies
may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is also important.
Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or other suitable acidifying
compounds. The latter item, in addition to lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering the particle size distribution.
1.3 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course
of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.
Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace
the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied
without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the
document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
D75D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D1140 Test Methods for Determining the Amount of Material Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Soils by Washing
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.22 on Media for Plant Growth.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012July 15, 2018. Published December 2012August 2018. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20082012
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as D5883 – 96 (2008).D5883 – 12 . DOI: 10.1520/D5883-12E01.10.1520/D5883-18.
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Nutrient testing procedures are found in the state Agricultural Experiment Station recommendations from the state within which the landscape is located, “Methods of
Soil Analysis” Editor-in-Chief: C. A. Black, Agronomy No. 9, Vol 2, American Society of Agronomy, Inc., Madison, WI, and Hesse, P.R., A Textbook of Soil Chemical Analysis,
Chemical Publishing Co., New York, NY 1972.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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