IEEE 442 : 1981
IEEE 442 : 1981
GUIDE FOR THERMAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS OF SOILS AND BACKFILL MATERIALS
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
GUIDE FOR THERMAL RESISTIVITY MEASUREMENTS OF SOILS AND BACKFILL MATERIALS
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
1. Overview
2. Normative references
3. Factors influencing soil thermal resistivity
4. Test equipment
5. Test methods
6. Analysis of test results
Annex A (informative) - Multi-sensor field probe
Annex B (informative) - Single-sensor laboratory
and field probes
Annex C (informative) - Slide hammer assembly
Annex D (informative) - Sample standard proctor
Annex E (informative) - Thermal dryout characteristics
Annex F (informative) - Determine critical moisture
content
Annex G (informative) - Moisture migration
Annex H (informative) - Glossary
Annex I (informative) - Bibliography
Contains the measurement of thermal resistivity of soil and backfill materials to include concrete, engineered backfills, grout, rock, sand, and any other material used to encase the cable system installed in the ground.
Document Type | Standard |
Status | Current |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers |