ASTM D2573/D2573M-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides an indication of in-situ undrained shear strength of saturated fine-grained soils (clays and silts) or other saturated fine-grained geomaterials, such as mine tailings and organic muck. The test is applicable to soils with undrained strengths of less than 200 kPa [2 tsf]. Very sensitive soils can be remolded during vane insertion.
5.2 This test method is used extensively in a variety of geotechnical explorations to evaluate rapid loading strength for total stress analysis of saturated fine-grained clays and silts. Since vane shear strength values are most always higher than field strengths for analyses (5.3) they often are checked or compared with other methods of measuring undrained shear strength. Cone Penetrometer Tests (Test Method D5778) and Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression (D2850) tests are most often performed for direct comparison to the vane shear strength data. Unconfined Compression (D2166/D2166M) testing could also be performed, but suffers from many possible errors from disturbance especially in fissured clays, and should only be performed with experience. For more information on how these tests are used for soft ground site exploration refer to Ladd and DeGroot.(1)4
5.3 The peak undrained shear resistance of the vane test is commonly corrected to determine the undrained shear strength for geotechnical analysis. The agency requesting the testing must interpret these data to determine applicability for strength analysis. It is beyond the scope of this standard to recommend applicability of vane testing for geotechnical analysis. For information on the general use of these correction factors, consult Appendix X1.
5.4 This method is not applicable in unsaturated soils or in non-plastic silts, sands, gravels, or other high permeability soils. With the shearing rates described in this standard, sand lenses, if present, will allow total or partial drainage. Unsaturated soils and soils with higher permeabilit...
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1.1 This test method covers the field vane test in saturated clay and silt soils for determination of undrained shear strength. Knowledge of the nature of the soil in which each vane test is to be made is necessary for assessment of the applicability and interpretation of the test. The test is not applicable for sandy soils or non-plastic silts, which may allow drainage during the test.
1.2 This test method addresses testing on land and for testing in drill holes or by self-drilling or continuous push methods from the ground surface. This method does not address specifically marine testing where special test requirements or variations in equipment may be required. The user is referred to ASTM STP 1014 for additional information on in-place vane shear testing used in marine exploration.2
1.3 This method is often used in conjunction with fluid rotary drilling (D5783), hollow-stem augers (D6151/D6151M), or cone penetration testing (D5778). Some apparatuses have the vane retracted in a protective shoe for advancement and incremental testing. Sampling, such as with thin wall tubes (D1587/D1587M) is often combined with vane testing. Subsurface geotechnical explorations are reported in accordance with Practice (D5434).
1.4 Undrained shear strength and sensitivity of cohesive soils can also be measured in Laboratory Vane Test (D4648/D4648M).
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units [presented in brackets] are to be regarded separately as standard. The values 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. Reporting of test results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this test method.
1.5.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf) re...
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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: D2573/D2573M − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2573/D2573M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 1.5.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used
when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound
1.1 This test method covers the field vane test in saturated
(lbf)representsaunitofforce(weight),whiletheunitformass
clay and silt soils for determination of undrained shear
isslugs.Therationalizedslugunitisnotgiven,unlessdynamic
strength. Knowledge of the nature of the soil in which each
(F = ma) calculations are involved.
vane test is to be made is necessary for assessment of the
applicability and interpretation of the test. The test is not 1.6 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
applicableforsandysoilsornon-plasticsilts,whichmayallow guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
drainage during the test. Practice D6026.
1.6.1 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
1.2 This test method addresses testing on land and for
recorded or calculated in this standard are regarded as the
testing in drill holes or by self-drilling or continuous push
industry standard. In addition they are representative of the
methods from the ground surface. This method does not
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
address specifically marine testing where special test require-
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
ments or variations in equipment may be required. The user is
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
referred to ASTM STP 1014 for additional information on
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ations for the user’s objectives, and it is common practice to
in-place vane shear testing used in marine exploration.
increase or reduce significant digits or reported data to be
1.3 This method is often used in conjunction with fluid
commensuratewiththeseconsiderations.Itisbeyondthescope
rotary drilling (D5783), hollow-stem augers (D6151/
of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical
D6151M), or cone penetration testing (D5778). Some appara-
methods for engineering design.
tuses have the vane retracted in a protective shoe for advance-
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
mentandincrementaltesting.Sampling,suchaswiththinwall
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tubes (D1587/D1587M) is often combined with vane testing.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Subsurface geotechnical explorations are reported in accor-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
dance with Practice (D5434).
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 Undrained shear strength and sensitivity of cohesive
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
soils can also be measured in Laboratory Vane Test (D4648/
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
D4648M).
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
pound units [presented in brackets] are to be regarded sepa-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
rately as standard.The values in each system may not be exact
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently
2. Referenced Documents
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
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result in non-conformance with the standard. Reporting of test
2.1 ASTM Standards:
results in units other than SI shall not be regarded as noncon-
D653Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
formance with this test method.
Fluids
D1587/D1587MPractice forThin-WalledTube Sampling of
Fine-Grained Soils for Geotechnical Purposes
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.02 on Sampling and
Related Field Testing for Soil Evaluations.
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Designation: D2573/D2573M − 15 D2573/D2573M − 18
Standard Test Method for
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Field Vane Shear Test in Saturated Fine-Grained Soils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2573/D2573M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected Eq 1 and 2 in February 2018.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the field vane test in saturated clay and silt soils for determination of undrained shear strength.
Knowledge of the nature of the soil in which each vane test is to be made is necessary for assessment of the applicability and
interpretation of the test. The test is not applicable for sandy soils or non-plastic silts, which may allow drainage during the test.
1.2 This test method addresses testing on land and for testing in drill holes or by self-drilling or continuous push methods from
the ground surface. This method does not address specifically marine testing where special test requirements or variations in
equipment may be required. The user is referred to ASTM STP 1014 for additional information on in-place vane shear testing used
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in marine exploration.
1.3 This method is often used in conjunction with fluid rotary drilling (D5783), hollow-stem augers (D6151D6151/D6151M),
or cone penetration testing (D5778). Some apparatuses have the vane retracted in a protective shoe for advancement and
incremental testing. Sampling, such as with thin wall tubes (D1587D1587/D1587M) is often combined with vane testing.
Subsurface geotechnical explorations are reported in accordance with Practice (D5434).
1.4 Undrained shear strength and sensitivity of cohesive soils can also be measured in Laboratory Vane Test (D4648D4648/
D4648M).
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units [presented in brackets] are to be regarded separately as
standard. The values 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. Reporting of test results in units other
than SI shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this test method.
1.5.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf)
represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs. The rationalized slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F =
ma) calculations are involved.
1.6 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.6.1 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 or reported data to be commensurate with these considerations.
It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical methods for engineering design.
1.7 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.
1.8 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 D18.02 on Sampling and Related
Field Testing for Soil Evaluations.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015Dec. 1, 2018. Published July 2015December 2018. Originally approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 20082015 as
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