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  • AS 1289.6.5.1-1999

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    Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil strength and consolidation tests - Determination of the static cone penetration resistance of a soil - Field test using a mechanical and electrical cone or friction-cone penetrometer (Reconfirmed 2013)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-12-1999

    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 applies to the determination of the static cone penetration resistance of a soil in the field, using a cone penetrometer, and additionally the sleeve skin friction and friction ratio of a soil in the field, using a friction-cone penetrometer.

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    This method applies to the determination of the static cone penetration resistance of a soil in the field, using a cone penetrometer, and additionally the sleeve skin friction and friction ratio of a soil in the field, using a friction-cone penetrometer (see Note 1).

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

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as part of AS A89-1966.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1289.F5.1-1977.Revised and redesignated as AS 1289.6.5.1-1999.Reconfirmed 2013. Originated as part of AS A89-1966. Previous edition AS 1289.F.1-1977. Revised and redesignated as AS 1289.6.5.1-1999.

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