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  • AS 1289.1.2.1-1998

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    Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Sampling and preparation of soils - Disturbed samples - Standard method

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    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-04-1998

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    This Standard has been reconfirmed. To view or download the Reconfirmation Notice please click here.

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    This Standard outlines considerations and specifies procedures for taking disturbed samples of soils for engineering purposes such as earthworks and pavements, subdividing the samples and details for packing and forwarding them for examination and testing. In order to obtain appropriate representative samples, sampling is to be carried out by operators properly trained in the procedures and considerations given in this Standard and in general sampling techniques.

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    This Standard outlines considerations and specifies procedures for taking disturbed samples of soils for engineering purposes such as earthworks and pavements, subdividing the samples and details for packing and forwarding them for examination and testing. In order to obtain appropriate representative samples, sampling is to be carried out by operators properly trained in the procedures and considerations given in this Standard and in general sampling techniques.The Standard does not cover undisturbed sampling of soils or sampling soils for tests for environmental purposes.Disturbed soil samples may be suitable for visual identification and for classification, chemical, density tests and strength tests on remoulded specimens.The selection of sites from where samples are to be taken is not covered by this Standard. Random selection of sampling sites, when required, is covered by AS 1289.1.4.1 or 1.4.2.

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    Committee CE/9
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 15-07-2013
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    First published as AS 1289.1.2.1-1998.Reconfirmed 2013. First published as AS 1289.1.2.1-1998

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1289.5.7.1-1993 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil compaction and density tests - Compaction control test - Hilf density ratio and Hilf moisture variation (rapid method)
    AS 1289.1.4.1-1998 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Sampling and preparation of soils - Selection of sampling or test sites - Random number method (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 1141.3.2-1996 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates Sampling - Rock spalls, boulders and drill core
    AS 1289.6.3.1-1993 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil strength and consolidation tests - Determination of the penetration resistance of a soil - Standard penetration test (SPT)
    AS 1289.5.4.1-1993 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil compaction and density tests - Compaction control test - Dry density ratio, moisture variation and moisture ratio
    AS 1141.3.1-1996 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates Sampling - Aggregates
    AS 1289.1.4.2-1998 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Sampling and preparation of soils - Selection of sampling or test sites - Stratified random number method

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    AS 5101.5-2008 Methods for preparation and testing of stabilized materials Absorption, swell and capillary rise of compacted materials
    HB 160-2006 Soils testing
    AS 5101.4-2008 Methods for preparation and testing of stabilized materials Unconfined compressive strength of compacted materials
    AS/NZS 3725:2007 Design for installation of buried concrete pipes
    AS 5101.3.2-2008 Methods for preparation and testing of stabilized materials Lime or cement content of stabilized pavement materials (EDTA method)
    AS 5101.2.2-2008 Methods for preparation and testing of stabilized materials Sampling - Preparation of stabilized pavement materials
    AS 1289.3.6.3-2003 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil classification tests - Determination of the particle size distribution of a soil - Standard method of fine analysis using a hydrometer
    AS 1289.1.1-2001 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Sampling and preparation of soils - Preparation of disturbed soil samples for testing
    AS 1289.1.3.1-1999
    AS 5101.3.1-2008 Methods for preparation and testing of stabilized materials Lime or cement content of uncured stabilized pavement materials (EDTA method) (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 3727.1:2016 Pavements Residential
    AS 5101.3.3-2008 Methods for preparation and testing of stabilized materials Cement content of cement stabilized materials (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 4799-2000 Installation of underground utility services and pipelines within railway boundaries
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