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Description of ASTM-D5883 2012ASTM D5883 - 12Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related PurposesActive Standard ASTM D5883 | Developed by Subcommittee: D18.22 Book of Standards Volume: 04.09 ASTM D5883Significance 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.
1. 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.
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-m) 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 Keywords horticulture; landscaping; mineral amendment; soil; soil amendment; modification; topsoil ; ICS Code ICS Number Code 65.020.40 (Landscaping and silviculture) DOI: 10.1520/D5883-12 ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. ASTM D5883The following editions for this book are also available...This book also exists in the following packages...Subscription InformationMADCAD.com ASTM Standards subscriptions are annual and access is unlimited concurrency based (number of people that can access the subscription at any given time) from single office location. For pricing on multiple office location ASTM Standards Subscriptions, please contact us at info@madcad.com or +1 800.798.9296.
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