ASTM D5333-03

Standard Test Method for Measurement of Collapse Potential of Soils (Withdrawn 2012)

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the magnitude of one-dimensional collapse that occurs when unsaturated soils are inundated with fluid.
1.2 This test method may be used to determine the magnitude of potential collapse that may occur for a given vertical (axial) stress and an index for rating the potential for collapse.
1.3 This test method specifies the technique for specimen preparation, apparatus, and procedure for quantifying the amount of height change associated with collapse and procedures for reporting test results.
1.4 The procedures given in this test method are applicable to both undisturbed and remolded specimens.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6.1
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of the magnitude of one-dimensional collapse that occurs when unsaturated soils are inundated with fluid.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D18 on Soil and Rock, this test method was withdrawn in July 2012 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 09-Jan-2003
• Withdrawal Date: 15-Jul-2012
• ICS: 93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.05 - Strength and Compressibility of Soils

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D5333-92(1996) - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Collapse Potential of Soils
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D5333 −03
Standard Test Method for
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Measurement of Collapse Potential of Soils
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5333; 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* D2435Test Methods for One-Dimensional Consolidation
Properties of Soils Using Incremental Loading
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the mag-
D3740Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
nitude of one-dimensional collapse that occurs when unsatu-
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
rated soils are inundated with fluid.
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
1.2 This test method may be used to determine the magni-
D4829Test Method for Expansion Index of Soils
tude of potential collapse that may occur for a given vertical
D6026Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
(axial) stress and an index for rating the potential for collapse.
Data
1.3 This test method specifies the technique for specimen
3. Terminology
preparation, apparatus, and procedure for quantifying the
amount of height change associated with collapse and proce-
3.1 Refer to Terminology D653 for standard definitions of
dures for reporting test results.
terms. Additional terms are as follows:
1.4 The procedures given in this test method are applicable
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
to both undisturbed and remolded specimens.
3.2.1 collapse—decreaseinheightofaconfinedsoilfollow-
ing wetting at a constant applied vertical stress. A collapsible
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
soil may withstand relatively large applied vertical stress with
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
small settlement while at a low water content, but this soil will
information only.
exhibit settlement (that could be large) after wetting with no
1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
additionalincreaseinstress.Largeappliedverticalstressisnot
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
necessary for collapse.
information only.
3.2.2 collapse index (I ), percent—relative magnitude of
e
1.6.1
collapsedeterminedat200kPa(2tsf)andcalculatedusing(Eq
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
1).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.3 collapse potential (I ), percent—relative magnitude of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- c
soil collapse determined at any stress level as follows:
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
d 2 d d 2 d d 2 d
f o i o f i
I 5 2 100 5 100 (1)
F G F G
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h h h
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2. Referenced Documents
where:
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
d = dial reading, mm (in.),
D653Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
d = dial reading at seating stress, mm (in.),
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Fluids
h = initial specimen height, mm (in.),
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D2216Test Methods for Laboratory Determination ofWater
d = dial reading at the appropriate stress level
f
(Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
after wetting, mm (in.),
d = dial reading at the appropriate stress level
i
before wetting, mm (in.),
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
(d −d )/h = strain at the appropriate stress level after
f o o
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.05 on Structural
wetting, and
Properties of Soils.
Current edition approved Jan. 10, 2003. Published March 2003.
(d −d )/h = strain at the appropriate stress level before
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Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as
wetting.
D5333–92(1996). DOI: 10.1520/D5333-03.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Eq 1 may be rewritten in terms of void ratio:
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D5333 − 03
where: 5.3.2 I is not intended to duplicate any particular field
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conditionssuchasloading,in-placesoilstructure,orsoilwater
De = change in void ratio resulting from wetting, and
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