Astm D338518 Pdf [2021] May 2026

Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rate of Soils in Field Using Double-Ring Infiltrometer

ASTM D3385-18 is the active standard test method for measuring the infiltration rate of soils in the field using a double-ring infiltrometer. It is utilized in geotechnical engineering to assess water penetration using constant, measured flow in two concentric rings, making it best suited for uniform soils with specific hydraulic conductivity. Purchase the official document at ASTM International ASTM International astm d338518 pdf

: Expressed as the volume of liquid per unit area per unit time (usually Key Specifications and Limitations Standard Test Method for Infiltration Rate of Soils

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