ASTM F1632-03

Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes

ABSTRACT
These test methods establish the apparatus required, standard procedures, and associated calculations for determining the particle size distribution and shape grading of sand in golf course putting green and other sand-based sports field rootzone mixtures assumed to have sand contents of 80 % by weight or greater. Particles large enough to be retained on a No. 270 sieve are determined by sieving, while, the silt and clay percentages are determined by a sedimentation process using the pipet method.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particle size distribution of putting green and other sand-based rootzone mixes. Particles larger than 0.05 mm (retained on a No. 270 sieve) are determined by sieving. The silt and clay percentages are determined by a sedimentation process, using the pipet method. This procedure was developed for putting green rootzone mixes, those assumed to have sand contents of 80 % by weight or greater. Particle size analysis of soils may be performed by this test method or Test Method D 422. This test method also describes a qualitative evaluation of sand particle shape.
1.2 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2003
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• ICS: 97.220.10 - Sports facilities
• Technical Committee: F08 - Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities
• Drafting Committee: F08.64 - Natural Playing Surfaces

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1632-02 - Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM F1632-03(2010) - Standard Test Method for Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F2107-08(2020) - Standard Guide for Construction and Maintenance of Skinned Areas on Baseball and Softball Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F2747-19 - Standard Guide for Construction of Sand-based Rootzones for Golf Putting Greens and Tees
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F3339-20 - Standard Guide for Construction or Renovation of Native-soil Athletic Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F2396-11(2019) - Standard Guide for Construction of High Performance Sand-Based Rootzones for Athletic Fields
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003
• Referred By: ASTM F1551-09(2017) - Standard Test Methods for Comprehensive Characterization of Synthetic Turf Playing Surfaces and Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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An American National Standard
Designation: F1632 – 03
Standard Test Method for
Particle Size Analysis and Sand Shape Grading of Golf
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Course Putting Green and Sports Field Rootzone Mixes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1632; 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 3.2 Stirring Apparatus, may be either of the following
types:
1.1 This test method covers the determination of particle
3.2.1 For MethodA—An Electric Mixer, made for mechani-
size distribution of putting green and other sand-based root-
cal mixing of soils, or
zone mixes. Particles larger than 0.05 mm (retained on a No.
3.2.2 For Method B—A Horizontal Reciprocating Shaker,
270 sieve) are determined by sieving. The silt and clay
with holder for 250 mL flasks or bottles.
percentages are determined by a sedimentation process, using
3.3 Sedimentation Cylinder, a glass cylinder marked for a
the pipet method. This procedure was developed for putting
volume of 1000 mL. The height of the 1000 mL must be
green rootzone mixes, those assumed to have sand contents of
36 6 2 cm from the bottom on the inside.
80 %byweightorgreater.Particlesizeanalysisofsoilsmaybe
3.4 Thermometer,accurate to 0.5°C.
performed by this test method or Test Method D422. This test
3.5 Pipet Rack,a device for lowering a pipet to a precise
method also describes a qualitative evaluation of sand particle
depth in the sedimentation cylinder.
shape.
3.6 Pipets,Lowy or other wide tipped type, 25 mL capacity.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.7 Weighing Bottles or Beakers, glass with a capacity of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
100 mL.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.8 Sieves,square mesh with woven wire (brass or stainless
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
steel). The sieves shall conform to the requirements of Speci-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
fication E11. A full set of sieves shall include the following:
2. Referenced Document
3.8.1 No. 10—2 mm,
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3.8.2 No. 18—1 mm,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.8.3 No. 35—500 µm,
D422 Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
3.8.4 No. 60—250 µm,
E11 SpecificationforWovenWireTestSieveClothandTest
3.8.5 No. 100—149 µm,
Sieves
3.8.6 No. 140—105 µm, and
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
3.8.7 No. 270—53 µm.
ASTM Test Methods
3.9 Sieve Shaker,type that provides vertical tapping action
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
as well as horizontal shaking.
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3.10 Desiccator.
3. Apparatus
3.11 Dispersing Agent, a 5 % sodium hexametaphosphate
(HMP) solution, made by dissolving 50 g of reagent or
3.1 Balance, sensitive to 0.001 g.
technical grade HMP in 1000 mL of distilled or demineralized
water.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports 3.12 Oven,capable of maintaining a temperature of 105 6
Equipment and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F08.64 on
5°C.
Natural Playing Surfaces.
3.13 Water,shall be distilled or demineralized, and brought
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2003. Published November 2003. Originally
to the temperature that is expected to prevail during the
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F1632 – 02. DOI:
10.1520/F1632-03.
sedimentation process. If air temperatures are expected to
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fluctuate, cylinders should be placed in a constant temperature
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
water bath, and the distilled or demineralized water brought to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the temperature of the water bath.
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F1632 – 03
3.14 Dissecting Microscope, 25 to 503 power. temperature of the suspension is the same as the water bath or
the air temperature, respectively.
TEST METHOD 1—PROCEDURE FOR PARTICLE
4.3.2 After the temperature is constant, resuspend the silt
SIZEANALYSIS
and clay by one of the two following methods: (a) stir
thoroughly with a hand stirrer, using an up and down motion
4. Procedure
for at least 30 s; or (b) stopper the cylinder and shake end over
4.1 Dispersion of Sample: end for 1 min.
4.1.1 Weigh 100 6 5 g of air-dried rootzone mix to the
4.3.3 Use Tab
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