ASTM D7351/D7351M-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment Retention Device (SRD) Effectiveness in Sheet Flow Applications

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method quantifies the effectiveness of a sediment retention device (SRD) by measuring the ability of the SRD to retain eroded sediments caused by sheet flowing water under full-scale conditions. This test method may also assist in identifying physical attributes of SRDs that contribute to their erosion control performance.  
5.2 The effectiveness of SRDs is installation dependent. Thus, replicating field installation techniques is an important aspect of this test method. This test method is full-scale and therefore, appropriate as an indication of product performance, for general comparison of product capabilities, and for assessment of product installation techniques.
Note 1: Test Method D5141 is an alternate test method for evaluating sediment retention device effectiveness, if it is not necessary to simulate field installation conditions.
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/etc. 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 test method establishes the guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the ability of Sediment Retention Devices (SRDs) to retain sediment when exposed to sediment-laden water “sheet” flows.  
1.2 This test method is applicable to the use of an SRD as a vertical permeable interceptor designed to remove suspended soil from overland, nonconcentrated water flow. The function of an SRD is to trap and allow settlement of soil particles from sediment laden water. The purpose is to reduce the transport of eroded soil from a disturbed site by water runoff.  
1.3 The test method presented herein is intended to indicate representative performance and is not necessarily adequate for all purposes in view of the wide variety of possible sediments and performance objectives.  
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units [given in brackets] are to be regarded separately as standard. Only SI units are used in equations and appendixes. 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 nonconformance with the standard. Reporting of test results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.  
1.5 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.  
1.5.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that should generally be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consideration for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established...

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Aug-2021
• ICS: 13.080.05 - Examination of soils in general
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.25 - Erosion and Sediment Control Technology

Relations

• Refers: ASTM D4751-20 - Standard Test Methods for Determining Apparent Opening Size of a Geotextile
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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: D7351/D7351M − 21
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Sediment Retention Device (SRD)
1
Effectiveness in Sheet Flow Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7351/D7351M; 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* increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to com-
mensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of
1.1 This test method establishes the guidelines, require-
this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis
ments and procedures for evaluating the ability of Sediment
methods for engineering design.
Retention Devices (SRDs) to retain sediment when exposed to
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sediment-laden water “sheet” flows.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2 This test method is applicable to the use of an SRD as a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
vertical permeable interceptor designed to remove suspended
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
soil from overland, nonconcentrated water flow. The function
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ofanSRDistotrapandallowsettlementofsoilparticlesfrom
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
sediment laden water.The purpose is to reduce the transport of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
eroded soil from a disturbed site by water runoff.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
1.3 The test method presented herein is intended to indicate
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
representative performance and is not necessarily adequate for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
all purposes in view of the wide variety of possible sediments
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and performance objectives.
2. Referenced Documents
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
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poundunits[giveninbrackets]aretoberegardedseparatelyas
2.1 ASTM Standards:
standard. Only SI units are used in equations and appendixes.
D653Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
Thevaluesstatedineachsystemmaynotbeexactequivalents;
Fluids
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
D698Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
3
Combiningvaluesfromthetwosystemsmayresultinnoncon-
istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft (600
3
formance with the standard. Reporting of test results in units
kN-m/m ))
other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with
D3740Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
this standard.
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
1.5 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
D4318Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Plasticity Index of Soils
Practice D6026.
D4491/D4491MTest Methods for Water Permeability of
1.5.1 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
Geotextiles by Permittivity
recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the
D4632/D4632MTest Method for Grab Breaking Load and
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
Elongation of Geotextiles
significant digits that should generally be retained. The proce-
D4751Test Methods for Determining Apparent Opening
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
Size of a Geotextile
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
D4753Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Bal-
ation for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
ances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and
Construction Materials Testing
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and
2
Sediment Control Technology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Aug. 15, 2021. Published August 2021. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as D7351 – 19. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7351_D7351M-21. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this stand
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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.
Designation: D7351 − 19 D7351/D7351M − 21
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Sediment Retention Device (SRD)
1
Effectiveness in Sheet Flow Applications
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7351;D7351/D7351M; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method establishes the guidelines, requirements and procedures for evaluating the ability of Sediment Retention
Devices (SRDs) to retain sediment when exposed to sediment-laden water “sheet” flows.
1.2 This test method is applicable to the use of an SRD as a vertical permeable interceptor designed to remove suspended soil from
overland, nonconcentrated water flow. The function of an SRD is to trap and allow settlement of soil particles from sediment laden
water. The purpose is to reduce the transport of eroded soil from a disturbed site by water runoff.
1.3 The test method presented herein is intended to indicate representative performance and is not necessarily adequate for all
purposes in view of the wide variety of possible sediments and performance objectives.
1.4 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units [given in brackets] are to be regarded separately as standard.
Only SI units are used in equations and appendixes. 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 nonconformance with the
standard. Reporting of test results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
1.5 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.5.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry
standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that should generally be retained. The procedures used do not
consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consideration for the user’s objectives;
and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to commensurate with these considerations. It
is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.
1.6 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.
1.7 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 test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment
Control Technology.
Current edition approved May 1, 2019Aug. 15, 2021. Published May 2019August 2021. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20132019 as
D7351 – 13.19. DOI: 10.1520/D7351-19.10.1520/D7351_D7351M-21.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
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D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft (600 kN-m/m ))
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D4318 Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils
D4491/D4491M Test Methods for Water Permeability of Geotextiles by Permittivity
D4632/D4632M Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles
D4751 Test Methods f
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