ASTM D1452/D1452M
Standard Practice for Soil Exploration and Sampling by Auger Borings
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ASTM D1452/D1452M is the ASTM standard for Standard Practice for Soil Exploration and Sampling by Auger Borings. It describes a commonly used approach for collecting subsurface soil information with auger boring methods, helping support site investigation and geotechnical decision-making. By providing a recognized practice for soil exploration and sampling, this standard helps improve consistency, communication, and technical confidence when evaluating ground conditions for engineering work.
ASTM D1452/D1452M standard overview
This ASTM standard focuses on the practice of exploring soil and obtaining samples through auger borings. As a technical document, it is intended to support field work where subsurface conditions must be examined in a controlled and repeatable way. ASTM D1452/D1452M is especially relevant when users need a recognized framework for planning, performing, and documenting auger-based soil exploration. Its value lies in helping align sampling practices with a consistent engineering approach.
Where is ASTM D1452/D1452M used?
This standard is commonly used in geotechnical site investigations and other soil exploration workflows where auger borings are an appropriate method. It may be used during preliminary field studies, project planning, or sampling programs that require soil information from shallow to moderate depths, depending on conditions and equipment. ASTM D1452/D1452M is relevant to consultants, laboratories, contractors, and engineers who need a familiar practice for field sampling and subsurface evaluation.
Practical importance of ASTM D1452/D1452M
In practice, ASTM D1452/D1452M helps promote consistency in how soil exploration and sampling by auger borings are carried out and recorded. That can support better comparison of field results, clearer procurement or specification language, and more dependable project documentation. Using a recognized ASTM standard may also reduce misunderstandings between project teams and improve quality control when soil data is used for engineering assessment, design decisions, or risk management.
- Soil exploration by auger boring
- Field sampling practice
- Geotechnical investigation support
- Consistent subsurface documentation
- Publication Date: 2024-06-21
- Publisher: ASTM
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