ASTM D6519/D6519M
Standard Practice for Sampling of Soil Using the Hydraulically Operated Stationary Piston Sampler
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ASTM D6519/D6519M is the standard practice for sampling soil using the hydraulically operated stationary piston sampler. It provides a technical framework for obtaining soil samples in a controlled manner, which is important when sample quality can affect testing, interpretation, and project decisions. By focusing on a defined sampling method, this ASTM standard helps support consistency in field work, especially where representative soil samples are needed for engineering evaluation and quality-related documentation.
Overview of ASTM D6519/D6519M
The official standard title shows that ASTM D6519/D6519M addresses a specific soil sampling practice centered on a hydraulically operated stationary piston sampler. In practical terms, it is intended to guide the sampling process so that soil can be collected with a method designed for controlled retrieval. This makes the document relevant to organizations that rely on soil samples for technical review, laboratory testing, or site assessment and need a recognized ASTM standard to support consistent procedures.
Common use cases of ASTM D6519/D6519M
ASTM D6519/D6519M is commonly used when soil samples must be taken with a stationary piston sampler operated hydraulically. It is relevant to field sampling workflows where preserving sample condition and maintaining procedure consistency are important. The standard may be used by geotechnical professionals, contractors, laboratories, and project teams that collect soil for engineering analysis, investigation, or verification work. ASTM D6519/D6519M helps align sampling practices with a recognized method for this equipment type.
Benefits of using ASTM D6519/D6519M
Using ASTM D6519/D6519M can help improve consistency in soil sampling practices and support more dependable sample collection. For procurement and compliance purposes, it gives buyers and technical teams a clear reference for the intended sampling method. It may also help reduce uncertainty during testing and evaluation by promoting a standardized approach to field collection. In projects where sample integrity and repeatable procedures matter, this ASTM standard can support better quality control and lower procedural risk.
- Hydraulically operated stationary piston sampler
- Soil sampling practice
- Field collection consistency
- Support for testing and evaluation
- Technical reference for project documentation
- Publication Date: 2023-12-06
- Publisher: ASTM
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