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Document ID:   ASTM-D698       Scroll down to access document images

Overview
Title:  Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 knm/m3)) Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of
Scope:  These test methods cover laboratory compaction methods used to determine the relationship between molding water content and dry unit weight of soils (compaction curve) compacted in a 4 or 6-in. (101.6 or 152.4-mm) diameter mold with a 5.5-lbf (24.4-N) rammer dropped from a height of 12 in. (305 mm) producing a compactive effort of 12 400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3).
Status:  Active Adoption Date:  27-APR-1978      
  Next Review Due:  29-SEP-2031
5610 Doc Category:   American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)  
Reaffirmation Date:  01-OCT-2021

Responsibilities
Lead Standardization Activity:  CQ  DLA Troop Support - Construction and Equipment Items of Supply Standardizat  
  Adopting Activity: CQ  DLA Troop Support - Construction and Equipment Items of Supply Standardizat
Coordination:  Full  
Army Custodian:  CR4   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center  
Navy Custodian:  YD   Naval Facilities Engineering Command  
Air Force Custodian:  99   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Item Reduction Support  
DLA Custodian:  CQ   DLA Troop Support - Construction and Equipment Items of Supply Standardizat  

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