ASTM D8152
Standard Practice for Measuring Field Infiltration Rate and Calculating Field Hydraulic Conductivity Using the Modified Philip Dunne Infiltrometer Test
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ASTM D8152 is a technical standard that describes a field method for measuring infiltration rate and calculating field hydraulic conductivity using the Modified Philip Dunne Infiltrometer Test. It is designed to support consistent, defensible measurements in situ, where soil or site conditions can affect water movement. By providing a standardized practice, ASTM D8152 helps users compare results more reliably and evaluate hydraulic performance with greater confidence.
Purpose of ASTM D8152
The purpose of ASTM D8152 is to guide the measurement of how quickly water enters the ground and how that behavior can be used to estimate field hydraulic conductivity. As a practice standard, it focuses on the test method and calculation approach rather than product performance claims. This makes it useful for projects that need a repeatable field procedure, clear data interpretation, and a common technical basis for evaluating infiltration-related conditions.
Common use cases of ASTM D8152
This standard is commonly used when field conditions need to be assessed directly at the test location, especially where infiltration characteristics are important to design or evaluation work. It may be applied in site characterization, drainage-related studies, and other field investigations that rely on the Modified Philip Dunne Infiltrometer Test. ASTM D8152 is most relevant when teams need a practical, standardized way to measure infiltration and derive hydraulic conductivity from observed field behavior.
Why ASTM D8152 matters
ASTM D8152 matters because it supports more consistent field testing and helps reduce uncertainty when comparing infiltration results across sites or projects. A recognized practice can improve compliance efforts, strengthen technical reporting, and support quality control during evaluation or procurement workflows. When hydraulic conductivity estimates are needed for planning or verification, using a standard method helps users make better-informed decisions and lowers the risk of relying on nonuniform procedures.
- Field infiltration rate measurement
- Hydraulic conductivity calculation
- Modified Philip Dunne Infiltrometer Test
- Standardized in situ testing practice
- Publication Date: 2022-07-28
- Publisher: ASTM
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