ASTM D2978-15e1

Standard Test Methods for Volume of Processed Peat Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 These test methods are used to quantify the volume of peats under consideration in commercial transactions to determine if the package contains the labeled quantity. As such, material comes into the test area in an “as sold” condition.
Note 1: The quality of the result 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/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed as cubic feet and is used as a quality control measurement to determine if the package contains the labeled amount of material. The results of these test methods are highly dependent on the experience of the personnel running the procedure.  
1.2 There are two test methods, Method A for Loose Peat and Method B for Baled Peat. Method A is used when the material is uncompacted and Method B is used when the material is compacted.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after inch-pound units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Except, that the sieve designations are typically identified using the “alternative” system in accordance with Practice E11, such as 3-in. and No. 200, instead of the “standard” of 75-mm and 75-µm, respectively.  
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.  
1.4.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded or calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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: 30-Apr-2015
• ICS: 65.080 - Fertilizers
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.22 - Media for Plant Growth

Standards Content (Sample)

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Standard Test Methods for
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Volume of Processed Peat Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2978; 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—Editorially updated units of measurement statement in April 2018.
1. Scope* responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed as cubic
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
feet and is used as a quality control measurement to determine
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
if the package contains the labeled amount of material. The
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
results of these test methods are highly dependent on the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
experience of the personnel running the procedure.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.2 There are two test methods, Method A for Loose Peat
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and Method B for Baled Peat. Method A is used when the
material is uncompacted and Method B is used when the
2. Referenced Documents
material is compacted.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
as standard. The values given in parentheses after inch-pound
Fluids
units are provided for information only and are not considered
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
standard. Except, that the sieve designations are typically
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
identified using the “alternative” system in accordance with
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
Practice E11, such as 3-in. and No. 200, instead of the
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
“standard” of 75-mm and 75-µm, respectively.
Data
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
Sieves
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Practice D6026.
3. Terminology
1.4.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/
recorded or calculated in this standard are regarded as the
3.1 Definitions:
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
3.1.1 For definitions of common technical terms in this
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
standard, refer to Terminology D653.
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
3.2.1 loose peat, n—uncompacted peat in air-dried, granu-
ations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
lated or crumb form.
increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be
commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope
4. Summary of Test Method
of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis
4.1 These test methods consist of either measuring the outer
methods for engineering design.
dimensions of compacted peat (Method B) or dividing the
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
particles of uncompacted peat (Method A) by passing them
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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through a ⁄2-in. (12.5-mm) sieve and allowing them to fall into
a volume-measuring container.
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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 D18.22 on Media for Plant
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Growth. 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 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2978 – 03(2010). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/D2978-15E01. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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5. Significance and Use 7.5 Method B: Baled Peat:
7.5.1 Measure and record the width, length, and height of
5.1 These test methods are used to qu
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Designation: D2978 − 15 D2978 − 15
Standard Test Methods for
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Volume of Processed Peat Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2978; 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
ε NOTE—Editorially updated units of measurement statement in April 2018.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the volume of loose and baled processed peat expressed as cubic feet and is
used as a quality control measurement to determine if the package contains the labeled amount of material. The results of these
test methods are highly dependent on the experience of the personnel running the procedure.
1.2 There are two test methods, Method A for Loose Peat and Method B for Baled Peat. Method A is used when the material
is uncompacted and Method B is used when the material is compacted.
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after
inch-pound units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Except, that the sieve designations are
typically identified using the “alternative” system in accordance with Practice E11, such as 3-in. and No. 200, instead of the
“standard” of 75-mm and 75-μm, respectively.
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.4.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded or calculated in this standard are regarded as the industry
standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that generally should be retained. The procedures used do not
consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s objectives;
and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations.
It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.
1.5 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.
1.6 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
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
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of common technical terms in this standard, refer to 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 D18.22 on Soil as a Medium Media
for Plant Growth.
Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2978 – 03(2010). DOI:
10.1520/D2978-15.10.1520/D2978-15E01.
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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 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 loose peat, n—uncompacted peat in air-dried, granulated or crumb form.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 These test methods consist of either measuring the outer dimensions of compacted peat (Method B)
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