Methods of testing soil for engineering purposes Soil reactivity tests - Determination of the shrinkage index of a soil - Core shrinkage index
Standards Australia
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<text>AS 1289.7.1.3-1998 METHODS OF TESTING SOILS FOR ENGINEERING PURPOSES - SOIL REACTIVITY TESTS - DETERMINATION OF THE SHRINKAGE</text>
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<text>1 SCOPE</text>
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<text>2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS</text>
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<text>3 APPARATUS</text>
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<text>4 SAMPLE</text>
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<text>5.1 Core shrinkage test</text>
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<text>5.2 Moisture content-suction relationship (moisture characteristic)</text>
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<text>6 CALCULATIONS</text>
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<text>7 TEST REPORT</text>
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Technical Committee CE-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 13 June 2013.
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 determining the shrinkage index of a soil (see AS 2870) by core shrinkage testing.
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 15-07-2013 |
| Committee | CE-009 |
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