AS 1289.3.8.1:2017
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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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26-04-2017
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.
| Committee |
CE-009
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| ISBN |
978-1-76035-709-2
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| Pages |
5
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| PublisherName |
Standards Australia
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
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.
First published as AS1289.C8.1-1980.
Previous edition AS1289.3.8.1-2006.
Third edition AS1289.3.8.1:2017.
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