1.1.This method describes a procedure for the quantitative determination of the distribution of particle sizes in soils.
1.2.The following applies to all specified limits in this standard: For the purposes of determining conformance with these specifications, an observed value or a calculated value shall be rounded off”to the nearest unit” in the last right-hand place of figures used in expressing the limiting value, in accordance with ASTM E 29.
1.3.The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.4.Refer to R 16 for regulatory information for chemicals.
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