This is the best place to purchase or download the current ASTM D3385-18 standard.
ASTM D3385-18 specifies the standard test method for measuring the infiltration rate of soils in the field using a double-ring infiltrometer
Indicates the standard was approved or last revised in 2018.
The data points are plotted on a graph (Infiltration Rate vs. Elapsed Time) to visually pinpoint the moment the soil reaches its steady-state infiltration capacity. Practical Applications of the Data astm d338518 pdf
To obtain an official, legally compliant copy of the standard:
ASTM standards are continuously reviewed, updated, and reapproved to reflect modern engineering practices. The "-18" in the designation means that the current active version was last substantively reviewed or updated in 2018.
The primary goal of the test is to establish the rate at which liquid enters the soil. This rate is usually expressed in units of depth over time, such as cm/hr or inches per hour. This standard is designed to be utilized in natural soils, processed materials, or mixtures of the two, provided they are basically insoluble. Limitations and Scope This is the best place to purchase or
: The volume of liquid added to maintain a constant level in this ring is used to calculate the infiltration rate. Outer Ring : Serves as a buffer to promote one-dimensional, vertical flow directly beneath the inner ring. Infiltration Rate
Measures the actual vertical infiltration rate. Because lateral flow is restricted by the outer ring's hydration barrier, the data collected from the inner ring reflects true vertical movement. Core Methodology and Equipment
Driving caps and heavy mallets (or slide hammers) to drive the rings into the ground uniformly. Depth gauges or rulers to measure water levels. Excavation tools to level the site. Thermometer to record water temperature. Step-by-Step Field Testing Procedure Elapsed Time) to visually pinpoint the moment the
Infiltration Rate (I)=ΔVA⋅ΔtInfiltration Rate open paren cap I close paren equals the fraction with numerator cap delta cap V and denominator cap A center dot delta t end-fraction
To help tailor further engineering or testing resources, let me know if you are looking to , need help choosing alternative standards for clay soils, or require a template for data logging sheets . Share public link
Are you designing for ?
standards, ASTM, adhesives, testing, materials-engineering