GOST 25584-2023 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 25584-2023 — "Грунты. Методы лабораторного определения коэффициента фильтрации" (English: Soils. Laboratory methods for determination of coefficient of hydraulic conductivity). The standard specifies recommended laboratory procedures, test setups and calculation methods for determining the soil filtration (hydraulic conductivity) coefficient in different soil types.

Abstract

This national (interstate) standard updates and replaces the previous edition (GOST 25584-2016). It defines laboratory techniques (including constant-head, falling-head and consolidation–filtration procedures), sample preparation, temperature corrections and calculation/reporting requirements used to determine coefficient of hydraulic conductivity of soils for geotechnical and environmental applications.

General information

• Status: Active / in force.
• Publication date: Approved by Rosstandart 28 Dec 2023; published/introduced for use in early 2024 (entered into force 01 Feb 2024 or dates shown in national catalogs in 2024).
• Publisher: Russian Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) / interstate GOST system.
• ICS / categories: Civil engineering / soil testing classifications (classification shown as 93.020 in national catalogs; relates to geotechnical/earthworks testing).
• Edition / version: 2023 edition (GOST 25584-2023), replaces GOST 25584-2016.
• Number of pages: 20–22 pages depending on publisher/translation edition (commercial catalogs list 20 or 22 pages).

Details above drawn from national catalog and standards catalog entries and commercial distributors.

Scope

GOST 25584-2023 sets out laboratory methods for determining the coefficient of hydraulic conductivity (coefficient of filtration) of soils. The scope covers test apparatus and procedures for different soil groups (sands, silts, clays), preparation of undisturbed and remolded specimens, constant-head and falling-head tests, special consolidation–filtration arrangements for low‑permeability (clayey) soils and calculation methods including temperature correction and presentation of results. The standard also lists normative cross-references to other GOSTs used in sample characterization and classification.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology related to coefficient of hydraulic conductivity (coefficient of filtration).
• Requirements for specimen collection, storage and preparation (undisturbed vs remolded samples).
• Descriptions of test setups: constant-head, falling-head and consolidation–filtration apparatus (e.g., methods using PKF-type equipment for low-permeability soils).
• Measurement procedures, timing, flow measurement and steady-state determination rules.
• Calculation procedures, units and corrections — including temperature correction formulas and a calculation (analytical) method provided in an informative appendix (Appendix A) and related application notes.
• Reporting format: required test data, calculated results and statements on uncertainty/limitations.
• Normative references to related GOST documents (examples given in the standard's reference list).

Key normative references cited in the standard include a collection of related GOSTs used for soil classification and physical-property tests.

Typical use and users

Primary users are geotechnical and laboratory engineers, testing laboratories, construction and foundation design teams, environmental consultants and regulatory bodies involved in earthworks, foundation design, seepage and groundwater impact assessments. The standard is applied when laboratory determination of soil permeability is required for design, specification and verification of ground‑related works.

Related standards

GOST 25584-2023 supersedes GOST 25584-2016. It cross-references several other GOSTs related to soil properties and testing (examples include GOST 25100 for soil classification and other GOSTs cited in the normative references list). Internationally comparable methods include ISO/EN procedures for soil hydraulic conductivity (for example ISO 17892-11 / EN equivalents for permeability testing), which laboratories may use alongside or as supplementary references.

Keywords

soil; soils; coefficient of filtration; hydraulic conductivity; permeability; laboratory methods; constant head; falling head; consolidation–filtration; PKF; temperature correction; geotechnical testing.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 25584-2023 is a Russian (interstate) standard that specifies laboratory methods for determining the coefficient of hydraulic conductivity (filtration coefficient) of soils. It was approved by Rosstandart at the end of 2023 and put into use in early 2024.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers specimen preparation, test apparatus and procedures (constant-head, falling-head, consolidation–filtration), measurement and calculation procedures (including temperature correction), and reporting requirements for laboratory permeability testing of a range of soil types.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Geotechnical engineers, testing laboratories, construction and foundation design teams, environmental consultants and regulatory agencies that require laboratory permeability data for design, assessment and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of its publication/entry-into-force in early 2024, GOST 25584-2023 is the current active edition and replaces GOST 25584-2016. Users should confirm national adoption dates where local catalogs differ.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is part of the GOST/interstate set of standards covering soil investigation and testing. It is linked by normative references to other GOSTs on soil classification and physical testing; similar topics are also covered in international standards (ISO/EN) for soil testing.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Soil, hydraulic conductivity, coefficient of filtration, permeability, laboratory methods, constant head, falling head, consolidation–filtration, PKF, temperature correction.