ASTM D7557-09 - 1.6.2009
 
Significance and Use

This practice provides guidance on sampling of EPS geofoam in order to determine compliance to Specification D 6817

 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice provides guidance on the location, frequency, and method of sampling representative specimens from large blocks of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Geofoam.

1.2 This practice is not intended to replace professional judgments nor should this guide be applied without consideration of a projects many unique aspects.

1.3 The word standard in the title of this guide means only that this guide has been approved through the ASTM International consensus process.

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

D6817-13

Standard Specification for Rigid Cellular Polystyrene Geofoam

ISO/IEC 17025:2005

General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories

D4439-25a

Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics (Includes all amendments and changes 9/30/2025).