ASTM D6172/D6172M-18

Standard Test Method for Determining the Volume of Bulk Materials Using Contours or Cross Sections Created by Direct Operator Compilation Using Photogrammetric Procedures

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method audits the volume of material in a stockpile and is used with a density value to calculate a tonnage calculation value used to compare the book value to the physical inventory results. This test method is used to determine the volume of coal or other materials in a stockpile.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures concerning site preparation, technical procedures, quality control, and equipment to direct the efforts for determining volumes of bulk material. These procedures include practical and accepted methods of volumetric determination.  
1.2 This test method allows for only two volume computation methods.  
1.2.1 Contour Test Method—See 8.1.1 and 9.1.  
1.2.2 Cross-Section Test Method—See 8.1.2 and 9.2.  
1.2.3 This test method requires direct operator compilation for both contours and cross-section development.  
1.2.4 The use of Digital Terrain Model software and procedures to create contours or cross sections for volume calculation is NOT encompassed in this test method.
Note 1: A task group has been established to develop a test method for Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) procedures. It will address all known data collection procedures such as conventional ground survey, photogrammetry, geodetic positioning satellite (GPS), and so forth.  
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2018
• ICS: 17.060 - Measurement of volume, mass, density, viscosity
• Technical Committee: D05 - Coal and Coke
• Drafting Committee: D05.07 - Physical Characteristics of Coal

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: D6172/D6172M − 18
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Volume of Bulk Materials Using Contours
or Cross Sections Created by Direct Operator Compilation
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Using Photogrammetric Procedures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6172/D6172M; 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 mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This test method covers procedures concerning site
preparation, technical procedures, quality control, and equip-
2. Terminology
ment to direct the efforts for determining volumes of bulk
material. These procedures include practical and accepted 2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
methods of volumetric determination.
2.1.1 base map, n—a map showing the soil surface of a site
usedformaterialstorageincludingcontrolmonumentlocations
1.2 This test method allows for only two volume computa-
and values and surface elevations.
tion methods.
1.2.1 Contour Test Method—See 8.1.1 and 9.1.
2.1.2 calibration forms/reports, n—equipment calibrations
1.2.2 Cross-Section Test Method—See 8.1.2 and 9.2.
performed by federal agencies or equipment manufacturers.
1.2.3 This test method requires direct operator compilation
2.1.3 check panel, n—a target used for the sole purpose of
for both contours and cross-section development.
marking a point on the surface of the stockpile whose value is
1.2.4 The use of Digital Terrain Model software and proce-
used to verify the setup of the stereo model.
dures to create contours or cross sections for volume calcula-
tion is NOT encompassed in this test method. 2.1.4 check point, n—targeted points within the stockpile
area for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the photo-
NOTE1—Ataskgrouphasbeenestablishedtodevelopatestmethodfor
grammetry.
Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) procedures. It will address all known
data collection procedures such as conventional ground survey,
2.1.4.1 Discussion—Elevations are established by ground
photogrammetry, geodetic positioning satellite (GPS), and so forth.
surveying at these points. Points should be evenly spaced at
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
various different elevations in the stockpile.
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
2.1.5 ground control, n—surveyor provided xyz values of
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
targets or specific points near the project area necessary to
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
scale and level the stereo model.
used independently of the other, and values from the two
systems shall not be combined.
2.1.6 monument, n—a ground control point used to be a
reference position of survey values.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
2.1.7 peripheral material, n—material existing within the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
site that is above the recognized base and outside of the
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
obvious stockpile perimeter.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2.1.8 stereo model, n—the overlapping area covered by two
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
adjacent aerial photographs used to create measurement obser-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
vation.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 2.1.9 stereo operator, n—a person who is trained and
competent to make quality measurement observations from
aerial photographs, using a stereo instrument, for the purpose
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal
of creating volume computations.
and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.07 on Physical
Characteristics of Coal.
2.1.10 stereo report form, n—a formal document that dis-
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2018. Published March 2019. Originally
playspertinentinformationrequiredtoevaluateandreestablish
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D6172–98(2010).
DOI: 10.1520/D6172_D6172M-18. the stereo model setup parameters.
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Designation: D6172 − 98 (Reapproved 2010) D6172/D6172M − 18
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Volume of Bulk Materials Using Contours
or Cross Sections Created by Direct Operator Compilation
1
Using Photogrammetric Procedures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6172;D6172/D6172M; 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
1.1 This test method covers procedures concerning site preparation, technical procedures, quality control, and equipment to
direct the efforts for determining volumes of bulk material. These procedures include practical and accepted methods of volumetric
determination.
1.2 This test method allows for only two volume computation methods.
1.2.1 Contour Test Method—See 8.1.1 and 9.1.
1.2.2 Cross-Section Test Method—See 8.1.2 and 9.2.
1.2.3 This test method requires direct operator compilation for both contours and cross-section development.
1.2.4 The use of Digital Terrain Model software and procedures to create contours or cross sections for volume calculation is
NOT encompassed in this test method.
NOTE 1—A task group has been established to develop a test method for Digital Terrain Modeling (DTM) procedures. It will address all known data
collection procedures such as conventional ground survey, photogrammetry, geodetic positioning satellite (GPS), and so forth.
1.3 The values stated in either inch-poundSI units or SIinch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the
text, the SI units are shown in parentheses. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, each
system is to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combiningother, and
values from the two systems can result in nonconformance with the specification.shall not be combined.
1.4 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.
1.5 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. Terminology
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
2.1.1 base map—map, n—a map showing the soil surface of a site used for material storage including control monument
locations and values and surface elevations.
2.1.2 calibration forms/reports—forms/reports, n—equipment calibrations performed by federal agencies or equipment
manufacturers.
2.1.3 check panel—panel, n—a target used for the sole purpose of marking a point on the surface of the stockpile whose value
is used to verify the setup of the stereo model.
2.1.4 check point—point, n—targeted points within the stockpile area for the purpose of checking the accuracy of the
photogrammetry. Elevations are established by ground surveying at these points. Points should be evenly spaced at various
different elevations in the stockpile.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D05 on Coal and Coke and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D05.07 on Physical Characteristics
of Coal.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2018. Published January 2011March 2019. Originally published approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in
20042010 as D6172–98(2004).D6172–98(2010). DOI: 10.1520/D6172-98R10.10.1520/D6172_D6172M-18.
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2.1.4.1 Discussion—
Elevations are established by ground surveying at these points. Points should be evenly spaced at various different elevations in
the stockpile.
2.1.5 ground control—control, n—surveyor provided xyz values of targets or specific points near the project area necessary to
scale and level the stereo model.
2.1.6 monument—monument, n—a ground control point used to be a reference position of
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