AS 1289.6.2.1-2001

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1 - AS 1289.6.2.1-2001 METHODS OF TESTING SOILS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES - SOIL STRENGTH AND CONSOLIDATION TESTS-DETERMINATION OF
1 - 1 SCOPE
1 - 2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT
1 - 3 APPARATUS
3 - 4 PROCEDURE
3 - 5 CALCULATIONS
3 - 6 TEST REPORT

This Standard sets out a method for determining the shear strength of a soil in the field by measuring the torque required to cause a vane of cruciform section to shear the soil.

This Standard sets out a method for determining the shear strength of a soil in the field by measuring the torque required to cause a vane of cruciform section to shear the soil. The method is suitable for use for very soft to firm non-fissured clays.

First published in part as part of AS A89-1966.AS A89.15A first published 1971.AS A89.15A-1971 and part of AS A89-1966 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1289.F2.1-1977.Revised and redesignated AS 1289.6.2.1-1997.Second edition 2001.Reconfirmed 2013. First published in part as part of AS A89-1966. AS A89.15A first published 1971. AS A89.15A-1971 and part of AS A89-1966 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 1289.F2.1-1977. Revised and redesignated AS 1289.6.2.1-1997. Second edition 2001.