AASHTO T217
Full Name
AASHTO T217 – Standard Method of Test for Determination of Moisture in Soils by Means of a Calcium Carbide Gas Pressure Moisture Tester
Scope
This test method is intended to determine the moisture content of soils by means of a calcium carbide gas pressure moisture tester. The manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed for the proper use of the equipment.
Keywords
calcium carbide; moisture content; pressuremeter; speedy moisture