Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil moisture content tests - Determination of the total suction of a soil - Standard method
Standards Australia
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<text>AS 1289.2.2.1-1998 METHODS OF TESTING SOILS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES - SOIL MOISTURE CONTENT TESTS - DETERMINATION OF THE TOTAL</text>
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RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
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The following are represented on Technical Committee CE-009:
Association of Geotechnical Testing Authorities (Qld)
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Geomechanics Society
Australian Stabilisation Industry Association
AUSTROADS
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia—Aggregates
Engineering & Construction Laboratories Association
Engineers Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
Victorian Construction Materials Laboratories Association
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This Standard sets out a method for the laboratory determination of the total suction of a soil (see AS 2870) by measurement of the dewpoint temperature of a thermocouple in a small air space in equilibrium with the soil. The method is applicable for suctions ranging from pF 3.2 to approximately pF 5.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 15-07-2013 |
| Committee | CE-009 |
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