Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Volume Weights, Water-Holding Capacity, and Air Capacity of Water-Saturated Peat Materials
Reference Number
ASTM D2980
Material
Soil
Test Property
Saturated Volume Weights
Description of Test
The test method sets up standardized conditions for measuring the volume and weight of water-saturated peat. From these data, saturated volume weights, water-holding capacity on a weight and volume basis, dry peat volumes, and air volumes can be determined.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
1.4 in diameter x 10 in high, compacted column of material passing the #4 sieve
Keywords
Peat, water, water retention