ASTM D7013/D7013M-15

Standard Guide for Calibration Facility Setup for Nuclear Surface Gauges

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 To establish a proper calibration area for nuclear surface gauges.  
5.2 To reduce the chance of improper calibration.
Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with practice D3740 does not in itself assure a means of evaluating some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide outlines procedures for setup of a nuclear gauge calibration facility in either a shielded bay or an unshielded area—Guide A and Guide B, respectively.  
1.2 This guide does not attempt to describe the calibration techniques or methods. It is assumed that this guide will be used by persons familiar with the operations of the gauge and in performing proper calibration, service and maintenance.  
1.3 This guide does not attempt to address maintenance or service procedures related to the gauge.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 This guide 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 guide to establish appropriate safety, and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document has been approved through ASTM consensus process.  
1.7 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in practice D6026.  
1.7.1 The method used to specify how data are collected, calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related to the accuracy to which the data can be applied in the design or other uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained using this standard is beyond its scope.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2015
• ICS: 27.120.10 - Reactor engineering
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.08 - Special and Construction Control Tests

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7013/D7013M − 15
Standard Guide for
1
Calibration Facility Setup for Nuclear Surface Gauges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7013/D7013M; 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* 1.7.1 The method used to specify how data are collected,
calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related
1.1 This guide outlines procedures for setup of a nuclear
to the accuracy to which the data can be applied in the design
gauge calibration facility in either a shielded bay or an
or other uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained
unshielded area—Guide A and Guide B, respectively.
using this standard is beyond its scope.
1.2 This guide does not attempt to describe the calibration
techniques or methods. It is assumed that this guide will be
2. Referenced Documents
used by persons familiar with the operations of the gauge and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
in performing proper calibration, service and maintenance.
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
1.3 This guide does not attempt to address maintenance or
Fluids
service procedures related to the gauge.
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Used in Engineering Design and Construction
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining Data
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
D6938 Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content
with the standard. of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow
Depth)
1.5 This guide does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
3. Terminology
of the user of this guide to establish appropriate safety, and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
3.1 For definitions of common technical terms in this
limitations prior to use.
standard, refer to Terminology D653.
1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
3.2.1 cinder block—a hollow building block made with
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
concrete and coal cinders.
experience and should be used in conjunction with professional
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all 3.2.2 high density concrete blocks—solid concrete blocks
designed for areas requiring radiation shielding.
circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of
3.2.3 safe position—position of the density source during
a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
the standardization process of the gauge.
document be applied without consideration of a project’s many
3.2.4 shielded calibration bay—an enclosed area sur-
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
rounded by walls in order to reduce background radiation to an
document has been approved through ASTM consensus pro-
acceptable level.
cess.
3.2.5 shielded storage bay—an enclosed area with sufficient
1.7 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
shielding material to maintain and control radiation back-
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
ground in the facility and to reduce influences from stored
practice D6026.
gauges.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.08 on Special and Construc-
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tion Control Tests. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D7013–11. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7013_D7013M-15. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.6 unshielded area—an open area within a calibration surround the area where the
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Designation: D7013/D7013M − 11 D7013/D7013M − 15
Standard Guide for
1
Calibration Facility Setup for Nuclear Surface Gauges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7013/D7013M; 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 Scope*
1.1 This guide outlines procedures for setup of a nuclear gauge calibration facility in either a shielded bay or an unshielded
area—Guide A and Guide B, respectively.
1.2 This guide does not attempt to describe the calibration techniques or methods. It is assumed that this guide will be used by
persons familiar with the operations of the gauge and in performing proper calibration, service and maintenance.
1.3 This guide does not attempt to address maintenance or service procedures related to the gauge.
1.4 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.
1.5 This guide 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 guide to establish appropriate safety, and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
prior to use.
1.6 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course
of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.
Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace
the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied
without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document has been approved
through ASTM consensus process.
1.7 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in practice
D6026.
1.7.1 The method used to specify how data are collected, calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related to the
accuracy to which the data can be applied in the design or other uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained using this
standard is beyond its scope.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
D6938 Test Method for In-Place Density and Water Content of Soil and Soil-Aggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of common technical terms in this standard, refer to Terminology D653.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 cinder block—a hollow building block made with concrete and coal cinders.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.08 on Special and Construction
Control Tests.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2011May 1, 2015. Published March 2011June 2015. Originally approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
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D7013–04–11. . DOI: 10.1520/D7013_D7013M-11.10.1520/D7013_D7013M-15.
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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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.2 high density concrete blocks—solid concrete blocks designed for areas requiring radiation shielding.
3.2.3 safe position—position of the density source during the standardization process of the gauge.
3.2.4 shielded calibration bay—an enclosed area surroun
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