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适用范围：<p>The test method described is useful as a rapid, nondestructive technique for in-place measurements of wet density and water content of soil and soil-aggregate and the determination of dry density.</p> <p>The test method is used for quality control and acceptance testing of compacted soil and soil-aggregate mixtures as used in construction and also for research and development. The nondestructive nature allows repetitive measurements at a single test location and statistical analysis of the results.</p> <p><span class="italic"><span class="italic">Density</span>8212;</span>The fundamental assumptions inherent in the methods are that Compton scattering is the dominant interaction and that the material is homogeneous.</p> <p><span class="italic"><span class="italic">Water Content</span>8212;</span>The fundamental assumptions inherent in the test method are that the hydrogen ions present in the soil or soil-aggregate are in the form of water as defined by the water content derived from Test Methods <a href="http://myastm.astm.org/SUBSCRIPTION/NewValidateSubscription.cgi?D2216-HTML">D2216</a>, and that the material is homogeneous. (See 5.2)</p> <p class="desc" id="N00001"> <span class="smallcap">Note</span> 18212;The quality of the result produced by this standard test method is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice <a href="http://myastm.astm.org/SUBSCRIPTION/NewValidateSubscription.cgi?D3740-HTML">D3740</a> are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection, and the like. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice <a href="http://myastm.astm.org/SUBSCRIPTION/NewValidateSubscription.cgi?D3740-HTML">D3740</a> does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice <a href="http://myastm.astm.org/SUBSCRIPTION/NewValidateSubscription.cgi?D3740-HTML">D3740</a> provides a means of evaluating some of those factors. </p><p id="s00002">1.1 This test method describes the procedures for measuring in-place density and moisture of soil and soil-aggregate by use of nuclear equipment. The density of the material may be measured by direct transmission, backscatter, or backscatter/air-gap ratio methods. Measurements for water (moisture) content are taken at the surface in backscatter mode regardless of the mode being used for density. It is the intent of this subcommittee that this standard replace D2922 and D3017.</p> <p id="s00003">1.1.1 For limitations see Section 5 on Interferences.</p> <p id="s00004">1.2 The total or wet density of soil and soil-aggregate is measured by the attenuation of gamma radiation where, in direct transmission, the source is placed at a known depth up to 300 mm (12 in.) and the detector (s) remains on the surface (some gauges may reverse this orientation); or in backscatter or backscatter/air-gap the source and detector(s) both remain on the surface.</p> <p id="s00005">1.2.1 The density of the test sample in mass per unit volume is calculated by comparing the detected rate of gamma radiation with previously established calibration data.</p> <p id="s00006">1.2.2 The dry density of the test sample is obtained by subtracting the water mass per unit volume from the test sample wet density (Section 11). Most gauges display this value directly.</p> <p id="s00007">1.3 The gauge is calibrated to read the water mass per unit volume of soil or soil-aggregate. When divided by the density of water and then multiplied by 100, the water mass per unit volume is equivalent to the volumetric water content. The water mass per unit volume is determined by the thermalizing or slowing of fast neutrons by hydrogen, a component of water. The neutron source and the thermal neutron detector are both located at the surface of the material being tested. The wate......