ASTM D558-96 - 10.5.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 These methods cover the determination of the relationship between the water content and the density of soil-cement mixtures when compacted before cement hydration as prescribed.

1.2 A 1/30-ft (944-cm ) mold and a 5.5-lb (2.49-kg) rammer dropped from a height of 12 in. (304.8 kg) are used and two methods, depending on soil gradation, are covered, as follows:

Sections Method A, using soil material passing a No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve. This method shall be used when 100% of the soil sample passes the No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve 5 Method B, using soil material passing a 3/4-in. (19.0-mm) sieve. This method shall be used when part of the soil sample is retained on the No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve 6

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D559-03

Standard Test Methods for Wetting and Drying Compacted Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)

C595-08

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

E145-19(2024)

Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens

E11-24

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

D6026-21

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits and Data Records in Geotechnical Data

D2216-19

Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass

D3740-26

Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

D560-03

Standard Test Methods for Freezing and Thawing Compacted Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)

D653-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).

D698-12(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3))

D2168-10(2018)

Standard Practices for Calibration of Laboratory Mechanical-Rammer Soil Compactors

D4753-25

Standard Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Balances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and Construction Materials Testing