ASTM D5519

Full Name

ASTM D5519 – Standard Test Methods for Particle Size Analysis of Natural and Man-Made Riprap Materials

Scope

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.

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.

Keywords

particle size analysis; riprap materials; filter stone; coarse bedding material

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