ASTM D559-96 - 10.5.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for determining the soil-cement losses, water content changes, and volume changes (swell and shrinkage) produced by repeated wetting and drying of hardened soil-cement specimens. The specimens are compacted in a mold, before cement hydration, to maximum density at optimum moisture content using the compaction procedure described in Test Methods D 558.

1.2 Two test methods, depending on soil gradation, are covered for preparation of material for molding specimens and for molding specimens as follows:

Sections Test 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 Test 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

D558-11

Standard Test Methods for Moisture-Density (Unit Weight) Relations of Soil-Cement Mixtures

D2168-10(2018)

Standard Practices for Calibration of Laboratory Mechanical-Rammer Soil Compactors

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

D3740-26

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

D4753-25

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

D6026-21

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

E11-24

Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

E145-19(2024)

Standard Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-Ventilation Ovens

D2216-19

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

C595-08

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

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Standard Test Methods for Freezing and Thawing Compacted Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)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