1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the creep behavior of cylindrical specimens of frozen soil, subjected to uniaxial compression. It specifies the apparatus, instrumentation, and procedures for determining the stress-strain-time, or strength versus strain rate relationships for frozen soils under deviatoric creep conditions.

1.2 Although this test method is one that is most commonly used, it is recognized that creep properties of frozen soil related to certain specific applications, can also be obtained by some alternative procedures, such as stress-relaxation tests, simple shear tests, and beam flexure tests. Creep testing under triaxial test conditions will be covered in another standard.

1.3 Values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

D2850 Test Method for Unconsolidated-Undrained Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils

D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

D4083 Practice for Description of Frozen Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)

D4341 Test Method for Creep of Hard Rock Core Specimens in Uniaxial Compression at Ambient or Elevated Temperature

D4405 Test Method for Creep of Soft Rock Core Specimens in Uniaxial Compression at Ambient or Elevated Temperature

D4406 Test Method for Creep of Rock Core Specimens in Triaxial Compression at Ambient or Elevated Temperatures

D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data

Keywords

creep; deformation; frozen soil; strain; stress; temperature; uniaxial compression;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.080.40 (Hydrological properties of soil)

DOI: 10.1520/D5520-94R01

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