ASTM D5519-14
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Particle Size Analysis of Natural and Man-Made Riprap Materials
Standard Test Methods for Particle Size Analysis of Natural and Man-Made Riprap Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Riprap is commonly used to prevent erosion of underlying materials due to the effects of rain runoff, wind, flowing water, or wave action. The particle size distribution (mass of particles) is an important physical characteristic of riprap, as discussed in Guide D6825. These test methods provide a gradation of the material graphically represented as percent finer than the particle mass. If a gradation can be established or accepted on the basis of only maximum and minimum particle sizes, then it may not be necessary to establish the complete gradation in accordance with these test methods.
5.2 These test methods can be used during evaluation of a potential source, as a means of product acceptance, or for assessment of existing installations. Method D is not recommended as a means of product acceptance.
5.3 Other characteristics of interest, such as particle shape, particle angularity, or visually evident rock durability characteristics may be determined during the performance of these test methods.
5.4 Interpretation of test results must consider the representativeness of the sample.
Note 2: The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent upon 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 particle size and mass analysis of natural and man-made riprap and related materials, including filter stone or coarse bedding materials.
1.2 These test methods are generally intended for riprap and related materials. They are applicable for mixtures of stones screened from natural deposits, blast rock, processed materials from quarried rock, or recycled concrete. They are applicable for sizes 3 in. (75 mm) and above, with the upper size limited only by equipment available for handling and determining the mass of the individual particles.
1.3 Four alternate procedures are provided. There is a wide range in the level of effort and the precision of the test procedures. It is important for specifiers to indicate the test procedure. Test reports should clearly indicate which procedure was used.
Note 1: While conducting these test methods, it may be convenient to collect data on other attributes, such as the amount of slab pieces and deleterious materials.
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026, unless superseded by this standard.
1.4.1 For purposes of comparing measured or calculated value(s) with specified limits, the measured or calculated value(s) shall be rounded to the nearest decimal or significant digits in the specified limits.
1.4.2 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 analytical methods for engineering design.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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Designation: D5519 − 14
StandardTest Methods for
Particle Size Analysis of Natural and Man-Made Riprap
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5519; 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* of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical
methods for engineering design.
1.1 These test methods cover the particle size and mass
analysis of natural and man-made riprap and related materials,
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
including filter stone or coarse bedding materials.
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
cal conversions to SI units that are provided for information
1.2 These test methods are generally intended for riprap and
only and are not considered standard.
related materials. They are applicable for mixtures of stones
screened from natural deposits, blast rock, processed materials 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
from quarried rock, or recycled concrete. They are applicable
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
for sizes 3 in. (75 mm) and above, with the upper size limited responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
only by equipment available for handling and determining the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
mass of the individual particles. bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precau-
tionary statements are given in Section 7.
1.3 Four alternate procedures are provided. There is a wide
range in the level of effort and the precision of the test
2. Referenced Documents
procedures. It is important for specifiers to indicate the test
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procedure.Testreportsshouldclearlyindicatewhichprocedure
2.1 ASTM Standards:
was used.
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
NOTE 1—While conducting these test methods, it may be convenient to
Aggregates
collect data on other attributes, such as the amount of slab pieces and
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
deleterious materials.
Fluids
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
Practice D6026, unless superseded by this standard.
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
1.4.1 For purposes of comparing measured or calculated
D4992 Practice for Evaluation of Rock to be Used for
value(s) with specified limits, the measured or calculated
Erosion Control
value(s) shall be rounded to the nearest decimal or significant
D5240 Test Method for Testing Rock Slabs to Evaluate
digits in the specified limits.
Soundness of Riprap by Use of Sodium Sulfate or
1.4.2 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
Magnesium Sulfate
recorded or calculated, in this standard are regarded as the
D5312 Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
Erosion Control Under Freezing and Thawing Conditions
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
D5313 Test Method for Evaluation of Durability of Rock for
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
Erosion Control Under Wetting and Drying Conditions
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
ations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
Data
increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be
D6825 Guide for Placement of Riprap Revetments
commensuratewiththeseconsiderations.Itisbeyondthescope
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
Sieves
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil
and Rock and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.17 on Rock for
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Erosion Control. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5519 – 07. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D5519-14. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Standard Test Methods for
Particle Size Analysis of Natural and Man-Made Riprap
1
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5519; 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 These test methods cover the particle size and mass analysis of natural and man-made riprap and related materials, including
filter stone or coarse bedding materials.
1.2 These test methods are generally intended for riprap and related materials. They are applicable for mixtures of stones
screened from natural deposits, blast rock, processed materials from quarried rock, or recycled concrete. They are applicable for
sizes 3 in. (75 mm) and above, with the upper size limited only by equipment available for handling and weighing the determining
the mass of the individual particles.
1.3 Four alternate procedures are provided. There is a wide range in the level of effort and the precision of the test procedures.
It is important for specifiers to indicate the test procedure. Test reports should clearly indicate which procedure was used.
NOTE 1—While conducting these test methods, it may be convenient to collect data on other attributes, such as the amount of slab pieces and deleterious
materials.
1.4 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026, unless superseded by this standard.
1.4.1 For purposes of comparing measured or calculated value(s) with specified limits, the measured or calculated value(s) shall
be rounded to the nearest decimal or significant digits in the specified limits.
1.4.2 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 analytical methods for engineering design.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units values
given in parentheses may be approximate.are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are
not considered 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
D422 Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
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
D4992 Practice for Evaluation of Rock to be Used for Erosion Control
D5240 Test Method for Testing Rock Slabs to Evaluate Soundness of Riprap by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.17 on Rock for Erosion
Control.
Current edition approved July 1, 2007Nov. 1, 2014. Published August 2007November 2014. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20012007
as D5519 – 94 (2001).D5519 – 07. DOI: 10.1520/D5519-07.10.1520/D5519-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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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