ASTM D5883-12
(Guide)Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 When physically evaluating a soil, relative to its suitability to support plant growth (primarily grasses), tests must be performed to determine the presence and amount of solid matter (organic and inorganic) compatibility that can determine potential air-void content and water-holding ability, and finally, deleterious materials.
4.2 Typical general ranges of soil content for suitable topsoils are presented in Specification D5268. It should be recognized, however, that in some geographic regions, concurrence with the values in the referenced table would be difficult. In such situations, locally acceptable specifications need to be developed.Note 2—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/ and the like. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the designation of the material as a mineral amendment.
1.2 The presence in the topsoil of the correct nutrient and pH level is necessary for healthy plant growth. This guide does not, however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their availability.2 Note 1—The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient deficiencies may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is also important. Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or other suitable acidifying compounds. The latter item, in addition to lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering the particle size distribution.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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 means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
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Designation: D5883 − 12
Standard Guide for
Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate
(ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for
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Landscaping and Related Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5883; 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* sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of
a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
1.1 This guide covers the material characteristics, physical
document be applied without consideration of a project’s many
requirements, and sampling appropriate for the designation of
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
the material as a mineral amendment.
document means only that the document has been approved
1.2 The presence in the topsoil of the correct nutrient and
through the ASTM consensus process.
pH level is necessary for healthy plant growth.This guide does
not, however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their
2. Referenced Documents
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availability.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 1—The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”)
usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient defi-
and Voids in Aggregate
ciencies may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should
be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is
C566 Test Method forTotal Evaporable Moisture Content of
also important. Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime
Aggregate by Drying
dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
other suitable acidifying compounds. The latter item, in addition to
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering
Fluids
the particle size distribution.
D1140 Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
than No. 200 (75-µm) Sieve
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
only.
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D4972 Test Method for pH of Soils
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D5268 Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Pur-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
poses
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
1.5 This guide offers an organized collection of information
Sieves
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
3. Terminology
experience and should be used in conjunction with professional
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all 3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsofgeneraltermsusedinthis
circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
guide, refer to Terminology D653.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
3.2.1 amendment, physical—any substance, such as sand,
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.22 on Soil as a Medium for
calcined clay, peat, or sawdust, added to the soil to alter its
Plant Growth.
physical properties.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2012. Published December 2012. Originally
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D5883 – 96 (2008).
DOI: 10.1520/D5883-12.
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Nutrient testing procedures are found in the state Agricultural Experiment
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Station recommendations from the state within which the landscape is located, For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
“Methods of Soil Analysis” Editor-in-Chief: C. A. Black, Agronomy No. 9, Vol 2, contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
American Society ofAgronomy, Inc., Madison, WI, and Hesse, P.R., A Textbook of Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Soil Chemical Analysis, Chemical Publishing Co., New York, NY 1972. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: D5883 − 96 (Reapproved 2008) D5883 − 12
Standard Guide for
Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate
(ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for
1
Landscaping and Related Purposes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5883; 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 covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the designation of the
material as a mineral amendment.
1.2 The presence in the topsoil of the correct nutrient and pH level is necessary for healthy plant growth. This guide does not,
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however, cover a determination of the nutrients, nor their availability.
NOTE 1—The nutrient content of topsoil is important and the chemicals usually evaluated are nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium. Nutrient deficiencies
may be corrected by using fertilizers. Excess soluble salts should be examined as to their desirability. The acidity or alkalinity of the soil is also important.
Excess acidity may be corrected by the application of lime dust. Excess alkalinity may be corrected by the application of sulfur or other suitable acidifying
compounds. The latter item, in addition to lowering pH, also could be considered as an aggregate when considering the particle size distribution.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.5 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 means only that the
document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D1140 Test Methods for Amount of Material in Soils Finer than No. 200 (75-μm) Sieve
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D4972 Test Method for pH of Soils
D5268 Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
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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 D18.22 on Soil as a Medium for Plant
Growth.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2008Nov. 1, 2012. Published February 2008December 2012. Originally approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 20022008
as D5883 – 96 (2002).(2008). DOI: 10.1520/D5883-96R08.10.1520/D5883-12.
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Nutrient testing procedures are found in the state Agricultural Experiment Station recommendations from the state within which the landscape is located, “Methods of
Soil Analysis” Editor-in-Chief: C. A. Black, Agronomy No. 9, Vol 2, American Society of Agronomy, Inc., Madison, WI, and Hesse, P.R., A Textbook of Soil Chemical Analysis,
Chemical Publishing Co., New York, NY 1972.
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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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Consh
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