ASTM D6169/D6169M
Standard Guide for Selection of Subsurface Soil and Rock Sampling Devices for Environmental and Geotechnical Investigations
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ASTM D6169/D6169M is a practical guide for selecting subsurface soil and rock sampling devices for environmental and geotechnical investigations. It helps users match sampling equipment to site conditions, investigation goals, and the type of material being collected. By supporting more consistent device selection, the standard can improve sample quality and reduce uncertainty in field work. ASTM D6169/D6169M is especially useful when choosing tools for subsurface exploration where reliable soil and rock samples are needed for informed decisions.
What is ASTM D6169/D6169M?
This ASTM standard is a guide focused on the selection of subsurface sampling devices used to collect soil and rock samples below the ground surface. Rather than defining a single test method, it provides technical direction for choosing among sampling devices based on the investigation purpose and the material conditions encountered. The Standard Guide for Selection of Subsurface Soil and Rock Sampling Devices for Environmental and Geotechnical Investigations is intended to support better sampling decisions, which can influence data quality, interpretation, and overall project confidence.
Where is ASTM D6169/D6169M used?
ASTM D6169/D6169M is commonly used in environmental and geotechnical investigation workflows where subsurface sampling is part of site characterization. It may be applied during soil and rock exploration, field sampling programs, and related engineering studies that depend on representative subsurface materials. The guide is relevant when selecting equipment for different depths, ground conditions, and sample objectives. It is most useful to teams that need to align sampling device choice with the material being recovered and the intended use of the sample.
Why is ASTM D6169/D6169M important?
This guide matters because sampling device selection can affect the reliability of the samples used for analysis, design, and decision-making. Using a suitable device may help improve consistency, reduce sample disturbance, and support more defensible environmental or geotechnical results. ASTM D6169/D6169M also helps standardize procurement and field planning by giving users a common technical reference. In practice, that can lower risk, support quality control, and make project documentation easier to compare across investigations.
- Subsurface soil and rock sampling
- Environmental and geotechnical investigations
- Sampling device selection guidance
- Field planning and quality control
- Representative sample collection
- Publication Date: 2022-01-10
- Publisher: ASTM
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