ASTM D2978-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
Standard Test Methods for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These test methods are used to quantify the volume of peats under consideration in commercial transactions to determine if the package contains the labeled quantity. As such, material comes into the test area in an “as sold” condition.
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 standard 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.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed as cubic feet and is used as a quality control measurement to determine if the package contains the labeled amount of material. The results of these test methods are highly dependent on the experience of the personnel running the procedure.
1.2 There are two test methods, Method A for Loose Peat and Method B for Baled Peat. Method A is used when the material is uncompacted and Method B is used when the material is compacted.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Except, that the sieve designations are typically identified using the “alternative” system in accordance with Practice E11, such as 3-in. and No. 200, instead of the “standard” of 75-mm and 75-µm, respectively.
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.
1.4.1 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 retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.
1.5 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.
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Designation: D2978 − 15
Standard Test Methods for
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Volume of Processed Peat Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2978; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the 2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed as cubic
Fluids
feet and is used as a quality control measurement to determine
D3740Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
if the package contains the labeled amount of material. The
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
results of these test methods are highly dependent on the
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
experience of the personnel running the procedure.
D6026Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
1.2 There are two test methods, Method A for Loose Peat
Data
and Method B for Baled Peat. Method A is used when the
E11Specification forWovenWireTest Sieve Cloth andTest
material is uncompacted and Method B is used when the
Sieves
material is compacted.
3. Terminology
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as standard. Except, that the sieve designations are
3.1 Definitions:
typically identified using the “alternative” system in accor-
3.1.1 For definitions of common technical terms in this
dance with Practice E11, such as 3-in. and No. 200, instead of
standard, refer to Terminology D653.
the “standard” of 75-mm and 75-µm, respectively.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
3.2.1 loose peat, n—uncompacted peat in air-dried, granu-
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
lated or crumb form.
Practice D6026.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.4.1 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
recorded or calculated in this standard are regarded as the
4.1 Thesetestmethodsconsistofeithermeasuringtheouter
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
dimensions of compacted peat (Method B) or dividing the
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
particles of uncompacted peat (Method A) by passing them
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for 1
througha ⁄2-in.(12.5-mm)sieveandallowingthemtofallinto
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
a volume-measuring container.
ations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be 5. Significance and Use
commensuratewiththeseconsiderations.Itisbeyondthescope
5.1 These test methods are used to quantify the volume of
of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis
peats under consideration in commercial transactions to deter-
methods for engineering design.
mine if the package contains the labeled quantity. As such,
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the material comes into the test area in an “as sold” condition.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
NOTE 1—The quality of the result produced by this standard is
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the
criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are
cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself ensure
reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.22 on Soil as a Medium
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for Plant Growth. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2978–03(2010). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D2978-15. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D2978 − 03 (Reapproved 2010) D2978 − 15
Standard Test MethodMethods for
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Volume of Processed Peat Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2978; 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 ThisThese test method coversmethods cover the measurement of the volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed
as cubic feet.feet and is used as a quality control measurement to determine if the package contains the labeled amount of material.
The results of these test methods are highly dependent on the experience of the personnel running the procedure.
1.2 There are two test methods, Method A for Loose Peat and Method B for Baled Peat. Method A is used when the material
is uncompacted and Method B is used when the material is compacted.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Except, that the sieve designations are typically
identified using the “alternative” system in accordance with Practice E11, such as 3-in. and No. 200, instead of the “standard” of
75-mm and 75-μm, respectively.
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.4.1 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 retained. The procedures used do not
consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives;
and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations.
It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of common technical terms in this standard, refer to Terminology D653.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 loose peat, n—uncompacted peat in air-dried, granulated or crumb form.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 TheThese test method consists of methods consist of either measuring the outer dimensions of compacted peat (Method B)
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or dividing the particles of uncompacted peat (Method A) by passing them through a ⁄212.5-mm (-in. (12.5-mm) ⁄2-in.) sieve and
allowing them to fall into a volume-measuring container.
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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 D18.22 on Soil as a Medium for
Plant Growth.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2010May 1, 2015. Published March 2010June 2015. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20032010 as
D2978 – 03.D2978 – 03(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D2978-03R10.10.1520/D2978-15.
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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
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method may be used to quantify the volume of peats under consideration in commercial transactions.
5.1 The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the
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