ASTM D7322/D7322M-17

Standard Test Method for Determination of Erosion Control Product (ECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method evaluates the effect of an ECP on seed germination and initial plant growth in a controlled environment.  
5.2 The results of this test can be used to compare ECPs and other erosion control materials to determine which are the most effective at encouraging the growth of vegetation.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers guidelines, requirements, and procedures for evaluating the effect of Erosion Control Products (ECPs) on seed germination and vegetation enhancement.  
1.2 This test method will evaluate the effects of both rolled erosion control products (RECPs) and hydraulically-applied erosion control products (HECPs) on seed germination in a controlled environment.  
1.3 This test method utilizes bench-scale testing procedures and shall not be interpreted as indicative of field performance.  
1.4 This test method is not intended to replace full-scale simulation or field testing in acquisition of performance values that are required in the design of erosion control measures utilizing RECPs and HECPs.  
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance with the standard.  
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2017
• ICS: 65.020.20 - Plant growing
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.25 - Erosion and Sediment Control Technology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7322/D7322M-16e1 - Standard Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2017
• Refers: ASTM D5268-23 - Standard Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Construction Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2023
• Refers: ASTM D4354-12(2020) - Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020
• Refers: ASTM E145-19 - Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2019
• Refers: ASTM D6475-17 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Erosion Control Blankets
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2017
• Refers: ASTM D6566-17 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Turf Reinforcement Mats
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2017
• Refers: ASTM D653-14 - Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2014
• Refers: ASTM D6566-14 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Turf Reinforcement Mats
• Effective Date: 01-May-2014
• Refers: ASTM D5268-13 - Standard Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2013
• Refers: ASTM D6566-12 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Turf Reinforcement Mats
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Refers: ASTM D4354-12 - Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products(RECPs) for Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2012
• Refers: ASTM E145-94(2011) - Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2011
• Refers: ASTM D653-11 - Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2011
• Refers: ASTM D4354-99(2009) - Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2009
• Refers: ASTM D653-09 - Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2009

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: D7322/D7322M − 17
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Erosion Control Product (ECP) Ability to
Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under
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Bench-Scale Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7322/D7322M; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers guidelines, requirements, and
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
procedures for evaluating the effect of Erosion Control Prod-
Fluids
ucts (ECPs) on seed germination and vegetation enhancement.
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
1.2 This test method will evaluate the effects of both rolled
Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
erosion control products (RECPs) and hydraulically-applied
D5268 Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Pur-
erosion control products (HECPs) on seed germination in a
poses
controlled environment.
D6475 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of
Erosion Control Blankets
1.3 This test method utilizes bench-scale testing procedures
D6566 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of
and shall not be interpreted as indicative of field performance.
Turf Reinforcement Mats
1.4 This test method is not intended to replace full-scale
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
simulation or field testing in acquisition of performance values
Ventilation Ovens
that are required in the design of erosion control measures
utilizing RECPs and HECPs.
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, see
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Terminology D653.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4. Summary of Test Method
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.1 Containers containing soil are sown with seeds and then
with the standard.
covered with an ECP. Additional containers of soil are sown
with seed and left uncovered as controls. The light,
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
temperature, and humidity are maintained and documented.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
The amount of germination and growth is measured periodi-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cally throughout the test, and the mass of vegetation is
priate safety, health and environmental practices and deter-
calculated at the conclusion of the test.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Each ECP under consideration as well as control con-
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
tainers of uncovered soil undergo testing in a controlled
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
environment.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Significance and Use
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 This test method evaluates the effect of an ECP on seed
germination and initial plant growth in a controlled environ-
ment.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil and
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and
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Sediment Control Technology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 15, 2017. Published August 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D7322 – 16 . DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7322_D7322M-17. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5.2 The results of this test can be used to compare ECPs and 9.1.2 Place the soil growing medium in each pot. The
othererosioncontrolmaterialstodeterminewhicharethemost growing medium shall be topsoil conforming to Specification
effective at encouraging the growth of vegetation. D5268 with
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Designation: D7322/D7322M − 16 D7322/D7322M − 17
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product
(RECP)(ECP) Ability to Encourage Seed Germination and
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Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7322/D7322M; 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.
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ε NOTE—The designation was editorially corrected to match the units of measurement statement in October 2016.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers guidelines, requirements, and procedures for evaluating the effect of Rolled Erosion Control
Products (RECPs)(ECPs) on seed germination and vegetation enhancement.
1.2 This test method will evaluate the effects of RECPs both rolled erosion control products (RECPs) and hydraulically-applied
erosion control products (HECPs) on seed germination in a controlled environment.
1.3 This test method utilizes bench-scale testing procedures and shall not be interpreted as indicative of field performance.
1.4 This test method is not intended to replace full-scale simulation or field testing in acquisition of performance values that
are required in the design of erosion control measures utilizing RECPs.RECPs and HECPs.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 non-conformance with the standard.
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 safety, health and healthenvironmental 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
D5268 Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes
D6475 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Erosion Control Blankets
D6566 Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Turf Reinforcement Mats
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, see Terminology D653.
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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 July 1, 2016July 15, 2017. Published July 2016August 2017. Originally approved in 2007. Last previous edition approved in 20132016 as D7322
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– 13a.16 . DOI: 10.1520/D7322_D7322M-16E01.10.1520/D7322_D7322M-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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
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4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Containers containing soil are sown with seeds and then covered with an RECP.ECP. Additional containers of soil are sown
with seed and left uncovered as controls. The light, temperature, and humidity are maintained and documented. The amount of
germination and growth is measured periodically throughout the test, and the mass of vegetation is calculated at the conclusion
of the test.
4.2 Each RECPECP under consideration as well as control containers of uncovered soil undergo testing in a controlled
environment.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method evaluates the effect of an RECPECP on
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