ASTM D6459-07

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Designation: D6459 – 07
Standard Test Method for
Determination of Rolled Erosion Control Product (RECP)
Performance in Protecting Hillslopes from Rainfall-Induced
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Erosion
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6459; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
1.1 This test method covers the guidelines, requirements
ations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
and procedures for evaluating the ability of Rolled Erosion
increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be
Control Products (RECPs) to protect hillslopes from rainfall-
commensuratewiththeseconsiderations.Itisbeyondthescope
induced erosion. Critical elements of this protection are the
of this standard to consider significant digits used in analytical
ability of the RECP to:
methods for engineering design.
1.1.1 Absorb the impact force of raindrops, thereby reduc-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
ing soil particle loosening through “splash” mechanisms;
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1.2 Slow runoff and encourage infiltration, thereby reduc-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ing soil particle displacement and transport through “overland
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
flow” mechanisms;
bilityofregulatorylimitationspriortouse. Also, the user must
1.1.3 Absorb shear forces of overland flow; and,
comply with prevalent regulatory codes, such as OSHA (Oc-
1.1.4 Trap soil particles beneath.
cupational Health and SafetyAdministration) guidelines, while
1.2 This test method utilizes full-scale testing procedures,
using the test method.
rather than reduced-scale (bench-scale) simulation, and is
patterned after conditions typically found on construction sites
2. Referenced Documents
at the conclusion of earthwork operations, but prior to the start
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
of revegetation work. Therefore this considers only unveg-
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
etated conditions.
Fluids
1.3 This test method provides a comparative evaluation of
D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
an RECP-to baseline bare soil conditions under controlled and
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istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
documented conditions.
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kN-m/m ))
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
conversions to inch-pound units, which are provided for
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
information only and are not considered standard.
D6026 PracticeforUsingSignificantDigitsinGeotechnical
1.5 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
Data
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Practice D6026, unless superseded by this standard.
3. Terminology
1.5.1 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
3.1 For common definitions of terms in this standard, refer
recorded or calculated, in this standard are regarded as the
to Terminology D653.
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
significant digits that generally should be retained. The proce-
3.2.1 erosioncontrolblanket(ECB)inerosioncontrol,n—a
degradable material, composed primarily of processed natural
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
Rock; Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control Technology; and is
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the direct responsibility of Section .02 on Erosion Control Blankets (ECBs). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally approved contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as D6459 – 99. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
D6459-07. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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organic materials, manufactured or fabricated into rolls de- 6. Apparatus
signed to reduce soil erosion and assist in the growth, estab-
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