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    Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil classification tests - Dispersion - Determination of Emerson class number of a soil

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    Superseded date:  24-01-2024

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  07-06-2006

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    This Standard sets out the method for determining the Emerson class number of a soil.

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    This Standard sets out the method for determining the Emerson class number of a soil. Soils are divided into seven classes on the basis of their coherence in water, with one further class being distinguished by the presence of calcium-rich minerals.

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    Committee CE-009
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    First published as AS 1289.C8.1-1980.Revised and redesignated AS 1289.3.8.1-1997.Second edition 2006. First published as AS 1289.C8.1-1980. Revised and redesignated AS 1289.3.8.1-1997. Second edition 2006.

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