ASTM D2216

Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass

Applicability: ASTM D2216 is a standard test method for determining the water (moisture) content of soil and rock by mass in a laboratory setting. It’s widely used in geotechnical engineering and other fields to assess the amount of moisture present in these materials. The method involves drying a weighed sample in an oven and calculating the water content based on the mass difference.

Purpose: ASTM D2216 These test procedures address the measurement of the water (moisture) content in soil, rock, and other similar materials whose mass is reduced during drying as a result of the loss of water.