ASTM D6462-99
Historical Standard: ASTM D6462-99 Standard Practice for Silt Fence Installation
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ASTM D6462
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers common installation requirements for temporary silt fence applications. This practice is based on AASHTO M288.
1.2 This practice is applicable to the use of silt fence as a vertical permeable interceptor designed to remove suspended soil from overland, nonconcentrated water flow. The function of a temporary silt fence is to trap and allow settlement of soil particles from sediment laden water. The purpose is to greatly limit the transport of eroded soil from the a construction site by water runoff.
1.3 The practices presented herein are intended to ensure good workmanship and quality and are not necessarily adequate for all purposes in view of the wide variety of possible sediments and performance objectives.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in inch-pound units are provided for information only.
1.5 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
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
D4632 Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles
D6461 Specification for Silt Fence Materials
Keywords
geotextile; silt fence; sediment control; Erosion control materials/applications; Fences/fencing materials; Flow and flow rate--water; Installation--ground water/subsurface devices/applications; Nonconcentrated water flow; Overland nonconcentrated water flow; Particle analysis--soil; Runoff; Sediment; Settlement; Silt fence materials
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 59.080.70 (Geotextiles)
DOI: 10.1520/D6462-99
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