Soil quality. Characterization of excavated soil and other soil materials intended for re-use
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1 Scope This International Standard provides guidance on the range of tests that may be necessary to characterize soil materials intended to be excavated and re-used, with or without preliminary treatment. Soil materials include excavated soil , dredged materials , fill materials , manufactured soils and soil treated to remove or destroy contaminants . It takes into account the different requirements of top soil , sub-soil and other soil materials such as sediments or treated soils . International Standard methods are listed where available. The test methods are intended to cover a range of possible end uses, such as:
- play areas for small children, including nursery schools, kindergardens, etc.,
- schools,
- gardens and other residential areas,
- allotments,
- horticulture,
- agriculture,
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