ASTM D 2419 - 09 Standard Test Method for Sand Equivalent Value of Soils and Fine Aggregate

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. 9 p. This test method is intended to serve as a rapid fieldcorrelation test. The purpose of this test method is to indicate, under standard conditions, the relative proportions of clay-like or plastic fines and dust in granular soils and fine aggregates that pass the 4.75-mm (No. 4) sieve. The term sand equivalent expresses the concept that most granular soils and fine aggregates are mixtures of desirable coarse particles, sand, and generally undesirable clay or plastic fines and dust.