List of Geotechnical Engineering ASTM Standards
List of Geotechnical Engineering ASTM Standards
List of Geotechnical Engineering ASTM Standards
Deep Foundations
D1143 / D1143M - 07e1 Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Compressive Load
D3689 - 07 Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Static Axial Tensile Load
D3966 - 07 Standard Test Methods for Deep Foundations Under Lateral Load
D4945 - 08 Standard Test Method for High-Strain Dynamic Testing of Piles
D5882 - 07 Standard Test Method for Low Strain Impact Integrity Testing of Deep Foundations
Standard Test Method for Integrity Testing of Concrete Deep Foundations by Ultrasonic
D6760 - 08 Crosshole Testing
Standard Test Methods for Axial Compressive Force Pulse (Rapid) Testing of Deep
D7383 - 10 Foundations
Endurance Properties
D1987 - 07 Standard Test Method for Biological Clogging of Geotextile or Soil/Geotextile Filters
Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and
D4355 - 07 Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus
D4594 - 96(2009) Standard Test Method for Effects of Temperature on Stability of Geotextiles
Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and
D4873 - 02(2009) Samples
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Geotextiles (Sand Paper/Sliding Block
D4886 - 88(2002) Method)
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Unconfined Tension Creep and Creep Rupture
D5262 - 07 Behavior of Geosynthetics
Standard Practice for Immersion Procedures for Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of
D5322 - 98(2009) Geosynthetics to Liquids
Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Stress Crack Resistance of Polyolefin
D5397 - 07 Geomembranes Using Notched Constant Tensile Load Test
D5496 - 98(2009) Standard Practice for In Field Immersion Testing of Geosynthetics
Standard Test Method for Microscopic Evaluation of the Dispersion of Carbon Black in
D5596 - 03(2009) Polyolefin Geosynthetics
D5721 - 08 Standard Practice for Air-Oven Aging of Polyolefin Geomembranes
Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geomembranes to
D5747 - 08 Liquids
Standard Guide for Selecting Test Methods for Experimental Evaluation of Geosynthetic
D5819 - 05 Durability
Standard Test Method for Oxidative Induction Time of Polyolefin Geosynthetics by High-
D5885 - 06 Pressure Differential Scanning Calorimetry
D5970 - 09 Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles from Outdoor Exposure
D6213 - 97(2009) Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geogrids to Liquids
D6388 - 99(2005) Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geonets to Liquids
D6389 - 99(2005) Standard Practice for Tests to Evaluate the Chemical Resistance of Geotextiles to Liquids
Standard Test Method for Accelerated Tensile Creep and Creep-Rupture of Geosynthetic
Materials Based on Time-Temperature Superposition Using the Stepped Isothermal
D6992 - 03(2009) Method
Standard Test Method for Effect of Exposure of Unreinforced Polyolefin Geomembrane
D7238 - 06 Using Fluorescent UV Condensation Apparatus
Standard Test Method for Accelerated Compressive Creep of Geosynthetic Materials
D7361 - 07 Based on Time-Temperature Superposition Using the Stepped Isothermal Method
Standard Test Method for Time-Dependent (Creep) Deformation Under Constant Pressure
D7406 - 07 for Geosynthetic Drainage Products
Standard Test Method for Carboxyl End Group Content of Polyethylene Terephthalate
D7409 - 07e1 (PET) Yarns
Environmental Properties, Behavior, and Cleaning
Standard Guide for Assessment and Maintenance of Exterior Dimension Stone Masonry
C1496 - 09 Walls and Facades
Standard Guide for Cleaning of Exterior Dimension Stone, Vertical And Horizontal
C1515 - 09 Surfaces, New or Existing
D6884 - 03(2010) Standard Practice for Installation of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
D6939 - 03 Standard Practice for Brushmattressing
Standard Practice for Assembly and Placement of Double-Twisted Wire Mesh Gabions
D7014 - 10 and Revet Mattresses
Standard Test Method for Mucilloid Content of Plantago Insularis (Ovata, Psyllium) Used
D7047 - 04 as a Tackifier
Standard Index Test Method for Determination of Unvegetated Rolled Erosion Control
Product (RECP) Ability to Protect Soil from Rain Splash and Associated Runoff Under
D7101 - 08 Bench-Scale Conditions
Standard Test Method for Determination of Unvegetated Rolled Erosion Control Product
(RECP) Ability to Protect Sand from Hydraulically-Induced Shear Stresses under Bench-
D7207 - 05 Scale Conditions
Standard Test Method for Determination of Temporary Ditch Check Performance in
D7208 - 06 Protecting Earthen Channels from Stormwater-Induced Erosion
Standard Guide for Analysis and Interpretation of Test Data for Articulating Concrete Block
D7276 - 08 (ACB) Revetment Systems in Open Channel Flow
Standard Test Method for Performance Testing of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB)
D7277 - 08 Revetment Systems for Hydraulic Stability in Open Channel Flow
Standard Test Method for Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP) Ability
D7322 - 07 to Encourage Seed Germination and Plant Growth Under Bench-Scale Conditions
Standard Test Method for Determination of Sediment Retention Device Effectiveness in
D7351 - 07 Sheet Flow Applications
Standard Test Method for Determining Water Holding Capacity of Fiber Mulches for
D7367 - 07 Hydraulic Planting
Field Instrumentation
D4403 - 84(2005) Standard Practice for Extensometers Used in Rock
D6230 - 98(2005) Standard Test Method for Monitoring Ground Movement Using Probe-Type Inclinometers
Standard Guide for Installing and Operating Settlement Platforms for Monitoring Vertical
D6598 - 07 Deformations
D7299 - 06 Standard Practice for Verifying Performance of a Vertical Inclinometer Probe
Geomembranes
Standard Specification for Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembrane Used as Canal and
D2643 - 08 Ditch Liner (Exposed Type)
Standard Practice for Non-destructive Testing (NDT) for Determining the Integrity of
D4437 - 08 Seams Used in Joining Flexible Polymeric Sheet Geomembranes
Standard Test Method for Determining Performance Strength of Geomembranes by the
D4885 - 01(2006) Wide Strip Tensile Method
Standard Practice for Determination of 2 % Secant Modulus for Polyethylene
D5323 - 92(2006) Geomembranes
Standard Test Method for the Determination of Pyramid Puncture Resistance of
D5494 - 93(2006) Unprotected and Protected Geomembranes
D5514 - 06 Standard Test Method for Large Scale Hydrostatic Puncture Testing of Geosynthetics
D5617 - 04(2010) Standard Test Method for Multi-Axial Tension Test for Geosynthetics
D5641 - 94(2006) Standard Practice for Geomembrane Seam Evaluation by Vacuum Chamber
Standard Practice for Pressurized Air Channel Evaluation of Dual Seamed
D5820 - 95(2006) Geomembranes
Standard Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced
D5884 - 04a(2010) Geomembranes
Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods to Determine Rate of Fluid Permeation
D5886 - 95(2006) Through Geomembranes for Specific Applications
D5994 - 98(2003) Standard Test Method for Measuring Core Thickness of Textured Geomembrane
Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining
D6214 - 98(2008) Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods
Standard Practice for the Nondestructive Testing of Geomembrane Seams using the
D6365 - 99(2006) Spark Test
Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Nonreinforced Geomembrane
D6392 - 08 Seams Produced Using Thermo-Fusion Methods
Standard Guide for the Selection of Test Methods for Flexible Polypropylene (fPP)
D6434 - 04 Geomembranes
Standard Guide for the Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Bituminous
D6455 - 05 Geomembranes (PBGM)
D6497 - 02(2010) Standard Guide for Mechanical Attachment of Geomembrane to Penetrations or Structures
Standard Test Method for Determination of Ply Adhesion Strength of Reinforced
D6636 - 01(2006) Geomembranes
Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Nonreinforced Polyethylene
D6693 - 04(2010) and Nonreinforced Flexible Polypropylene Geomembranes
Standard Guide for Selection of Techniques for Electrical Detection of Potential Leak
D6747 - 04 Paths in Geomembrane
Standard Practice for Leak Location on Exposed Geomembranes Using the Water Puddle
D7002 - 03 System
D7003 - 03(2008) Standard Test Method for Strip Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes
D7004 - 03(2008) Standard Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes
D7006 - 03(2008) Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Geomembranes
Standard Practices for Electrical Methods for Locating Leaks in Geomembranes Covered
D7007 - 09 with Water or Earth Materials
Standard Test Method for Determining the Tensile Shear Strength of Pre-Fabricated
D7056 - 07 Bituminous Geomembrane Seams
Standard Guide for Selection of Test Methods for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer
D7106 - 05 (EPDM) Geomembranes
Standard Specification for Non-Reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Geomembranes Used
D7176 - 06 in Buried Applications
Standard Specification for Air Channel Evaluation of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Dual Track
D7177 - 05 Seamed Geomembranes
Standard Practice for Leak Location using Geomembranes with an Insulating Layer in
Intimate Contact with a Conductive Layer via Electrical Capacitance Technique
D7240 - 06 (Conductive Geomembrane Spark Test)
Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining
D7272 - 06 Geomembranes by Pre-manufactured Taped Methods
Standard Test Method for Mineral Stabilizer Content of Prefabricated Bituminous
D7274 - 06a Geomembranes (BGM)
D7275 - 07 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Bituminous Geomembranes (BGM)
D7407 - 07 Standard Guide for Determining The Transmission of Gases Through Geomembranes
Standard Specification for Non Reinforced PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) Geomembrane
D7408 - 08 Seams
Standard Specification for Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) Sheet Used In
D7465 - 08 Geomembrane Applications
D7466 - 08 Standard Test Method for Measuring the Asperity Height of Textured Geomembrane
Geospatial Technology
D7609 / D7609M - 10 Standard Practice for Minimum Geospatial Data for an Abandoned Mine Land Project Site
Standard Practice for Minimum Geospatial Data for Abandoned Mine Land Keyword
D7610 / D7610M - 10 Feature
Mechanical Properties
D4354 - 99(2009) Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics for Testing
D4533 - 04(2009) Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles
Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide-Width Strip
D4595 - 09 Method
D4632 - 08 Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles
D4759 - 02(2007) Standard Practice for Determining the Specification Conformance of Geosynthetics
Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related
D4833 - 07 Products
D4884 - 09 Standard Test Method for Strength of Sewn or Thermally Bonded Seams of Geotextiles
D5261 - 10 Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles
Standard Test Method for Determining the Coefficient of Soil and Geosynthetic or
D5321 - 08 Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic Friction by the Direct Shear Method
Standard Practice for Exposure and Retrieval of Samples to Evaluate Installation Damage
D5818 - 06 of Geosynthetics
Standard Test Method for the Static Puncture Strength of Geotextiles and Geotextile-
D6241 - 04(2009) Related Products Using a 50-mm Probe
D6244 - 06 Standard Test Method for Vertical Compression of Geocomposite Pavement Panel Drains
Standard Test Method for Determining Short-Term Compression Behavior of
D6364 - 06 Geosynthetics
Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Properties of Geogrids by the Single or
D6637 - 10 Multi-Rib Tensile Method
Standard Test Method for Determining Connection Strength Between Geosynthetic
D6638 - 07 Reinforcement and Segmental Concrete Units (Modular Concrete Blocks)
D6706 - 01(2007) Standard Test Method for Measuring Geosynthetic Pullout Resistance in Soil
Standard Test Method for Determining the Shear Strength Between Segmental Concrete
D6916 - 06c Units (Modular Concrete Blocks)
Standard Test Method for Determining the Bond Strength (Ply Adhesion) of
D7005 - 03(2008) Geocomposites
D7179 - 07e1 Standard Test Method for Determining Geonet Breaking Force
Standard Guide for for Acceptance Testing Requirements for Geonets and Geonet
D7273 - 08 Drainage Geocomposites
D7499 / D7499M - 09 Standard Test Method for Measuring Geosynthetic-Soil Resilient Interface Shear Stiffness
Standard Test Methods for Determining Small-Strain Tensile Properties of Geogrids and
D7556 - 10 Geotextiles by In-Air Cyclic Tension Tests
Quality Control
Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or
D3740 - 10 Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
D5255 - 01(2008) Standard Practice for Certification of Personnel Engaged in the Testing of Soil and Rock
Rock Mechanics
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Pulse Velocities and Ultrasonic
D2845 - 08 Elastic Constants of Rock
D2936 - 08 Standard Test Method for Direct Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
D3967 - 08 Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Intact Rock Core Specimens
Standard Test Method for Determining In Situ Modulus of Deformation of Rock Mass Using
D4394 - 08 Rigid Plate Loading Method
Standard Test Method for Determining In Situ Modulus of Deformation of Rock Mass Using
D4395 - 08 Flexible Plate Loading Method
D4435 - 08 Standard Test Method for Rock Bolt Anchor Pull Test
D4436 - 08 Standard Test Method for Rock Bolt Long-Term Load Retention Test
Standard Test Method for Determining In Situ Modulus of Deformation of Rock Mass Using
D4506 - 08 Radial Jacking Test
D4525 - 08 Standard Test Method for Permeability of Rocks by Flowing Air
D4535 - 08 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Thermal Expansion of Rock Using Dilatometer
Standard Practices for Preparing Rock Core as Cylindrical Test Specimens and Verifying
D4543 - 08 Conformance to Dimensional and Shape Tolerances
D4553 - 08 Standard Test Method for Determining In Situ Creep Characteristics of Rock
Standard Test Method for In Situ Determination of Direct Shear Strength of Rock
D4554 - 02(2006) Discontinuities
Standard Test Method for Determining Deformability and Strength of Weak Rock by an In
D4555 - 10 Situ Uniaxial Compressive Test
D4611 - 08 Standard Test Method for Specific Heat of Rock and Soil
D4612 - 08 Standard Practice for Calculating Thermal Diffusivity of Rocks
Standard Test Method for Determination of In Situ Stress in Rock Mass by Overcoring
D4623 - 08 Method—USBM Borehole Deformation Gauge
D4644 - 08 Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of Shales and Similar Weak Rocks
Standard Test Method for Determination of In-Situ Stress in Rock Using Hydraulic
D4645 - 08 Fracturing Method
Standard Test Method for In Situ Stress and Modulus of Deformation Using Flatjack
D4729 - 08 Method
D4879 - 08 Standard Guide for Geotechnical Mapping of Large Underground Openings in Rock
Standard Test Method for Determining In Situ Modulus of Deformation of Rock Using
D4971 - 08 Diametrically Loaded 76-mm (3-in.) Borehole Jack
D5079 - 08 Standard Practices for Preserving and Transporting Rock Core Samples
Standard Test Method for Determination of Thermal Conductivity of Soil and Soft Rock by
D5334 - 08 Thermal Needle Probe Procedure
Standard Test Method for Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of Rock Using Bonded
D5335 - 08 Electric Resistance Strain Gauges
Standard Test Method for Performing Laboratory Direct Shear Strength Tests of Rock
D5607 - 08 Specimens Under Constant Normal Force
Standard Test Method for Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock and
D5731 - 08 Application to Rock Strength Classifications
D5873 - 05 Standard Test Method for Determination of Rock Hardness by Rebound Hammer Method
D5878 - 08 Standard Guides for Using Rock-Mass Classification Systems for Engineering Purposes
D6032 - 08 Standard Test Method for Determining Rock Quality Designation (RQD) of Rock Core
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength and Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core
D7012 - 10 Specimens under Varying States of Stress and Temperatures
D7070 - 08 Standard Test Methods for Creep of Rock Core Under Constant Stress and Temperature
Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Rock Anchor Capacities by Pull
D7401 - 08 and Drop Tests
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Abrasiveness of Rock Using the
D7625 - 10 CERCHAR Method
D2977 - 03 Standard Test Method for Particle Size Range of Peat Materials for Horticultural Purposes
D2978 - 03(2010) Standard Test Method for Volume of Processed Peat Materials
Standard Test Method for Volume Weights, Water-Holding Capacity, and Air Capacity of
D2980 - 04(2010) Water-Saturated Peat Materials
D4531 - 86(2008) Standard Test Methods for Bulk Density of Peat and Peat Products
D4544 - 86(2008) Standard Practice for Estimating Peat Deposit Thickness
D4972 - 01(2007) Standard Test Method for pH of Soils
D5268 - 07 Standard Specification for Topsoil Used for Landscaping Purposes
D5435 - 03(2008) Standard Test Method for Diagnostic Soil Test for Plant Growth and Food Chain Protection
D5539 - 94(2008) Standard Specification for Seed Starter Mix
Standard Test Method for Estimating the Degree of Humification of Peat and Other
D5715 - 00(2006) Organic Soils (Visual/Manual Method)
Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS)
D5883 - 96(2008) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
D6629 - 01(2007) Standard Guide for Selection of Methods for Estimating Soil Loss by Erosion
D7013 - 04e1 Standard Guide for Nuclear Surface Moisture and Density Gauge Calibration Facility Setup
Standard Test Method for Soil Compaction Determination at Shallow Depths Using 5-
D7380 - 08 lb (2.3 kg) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
Test Methods
C97 / C97M - 09 Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99 / C99M - 09 Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
Standard Test Methods of Flexure Testing of Slate (Breaking Load, Modulus of Rupture,
C120 / C120M - 09 Modulus of Elasticity)
C121 / C121M - 09 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate
C170 / C170M - 09 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C217 / C217M - 09 Standard Test Method for Weather Resistance of Slate
C241 / C241M - 09 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C880 / C880M - 09 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone Cladding
C1201 / C1201M - 09 Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
C1352 / C1352M - 09 Standard Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone
Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot
C1353 - 09 Traffic Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser
C1354 / C1354M - 09 Standard Test Method for Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages in Dimension Stone
C1721 - 09 Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Dimension Stone
D2168 - 10 Standard Test Methods for Calibration of Laboratory Mechanical-Rammer Soil Compactors
Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil
D2216 - 10 and Rock by Mass
Standard Test Methods for Maximum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils Using a
D4253 - 00(2006) Vibratory Table
Standard Test Methods for Minimum Index Density and Unit Weight of Soils and
D4254 - 00(2006)e1 Calculation of Relative Density
D4318 - 10 Standard Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils
Standard Practice for Correction of Unit Weight and Water Content for Soils Containing
D4718 - 87(2007) Oversize Particles
D4943 - 08 Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Factors of Soils by the Wax Method
D5550 - 06 Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by Gas Pycnometer
Standard Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) of Soils Using Sieve
D6913 - 04(2009) Analysis
Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Density (Unit Weight) of Soil
D7263 - 09 Specimens
Standard Test Methods for Determination of Maximum Dry Unit Weight and Water Content
D7382 - 08 Range for Effective Compaction of Granular Soils Using a Vibrating Hammer