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AS 1289.3.8.1-2006

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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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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Superseded date

24-01-2024

Superseded by

AS 1289.3.8.1:2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

07-06-2006

This Standard sets out the method for determining the Emerson class number of a soil.

Committee
CE-009
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 7476 8
Pages
5
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

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 AS 1289.C8.1-1980.
Revised and redesignated AS 1289.3.8.1-1997.
Second edition 2006.

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