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Description / Abstract:
This procedure furnishes data from which the following soil
characteristics may be calculated: (a) shrinkage limit, (b)
shrinkage ratio, (c) volumetric change, and (d) lineal
shrinkage.
The following applies to all specified limits in this standard:
For the purposes of determining conformance with these
specifications, an observed value or a calculated value shall be
rounded off "to the nearest unit'' in the last right-hand place of
figures used in expressing the limited value, in accordance with E
29, Using Significant Digits in Test Data to Determine Conformance
with Specifications.
The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard.
Refer to R 16 for regulatory information for chemicals.
This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations,
and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate
safety and health practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.