ASTM D 5852 : 2000 : R2007

1.1 This test method covers the estimation of erodibility of a soil by a jet index method. This test method involves either preparing a field site or obtaining a relatively undisturbed soil sample and the subsequent activities for the determination of the erodibility of soil. This test method also may be run on compacted samples in the laboratory.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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