ASTM International - ASTM D5451-93(2008)
Standard Practice for Sampling Using a Trier Sampler
| Organization: | ASTM International |
| Publication Date: | 1 September 2008 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 2 |
| ICS Code (Soil quality and pedology in general): | 13.080.01 |
significance And Use:
This practice is applicable to sampling soils and similar fine-grained cohesive materials. This practice is to be used by personnel who are to acquire the samples.
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scope:
1.1 This practice covers sampling using a trier. A trier resembles an elongated scoop as shown in Fig. 1. The trier is used to collect samples of granular or powdered materials that are moist or sticky and have a particle diameter less than one-half the diameter of the trier.
1.2 The trier can be used as a vertical coring device only when it is certain that a relatively complete and cylindrical sample can be extracted.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
FIG. 1 Triers (Typical)
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