AS 1141.3.1-2012

This Standard defines requirements and specifies methods for taking samples of aggregates and sands, for subdividing samples and for packing and forwarding samples for examination and testing. This Standard is limited to aggregate and rock products with a nominal size of 63 mm or less. The Standard may be applied to non-stabilized soil product or soil and rock blends, again provided that the maximum particle size is less than 75 mm. For rock, aggregate and soil products larger than these sizes AS 1141.3.2 applies.

This Standard defines requirements and specifies methods for taking samples of aggregatesand sands, for subdividing samples and for packing and forwarding samplesexamination and testing. This Standard is limited to aggregate and rock productsnominal size of 63 mm or less. The Standard may be applied to non-stabilized soilor soil and rock blends, again provided that the maximum particle size is less thanFor rock, aggregate and soil products larger than these sizes AS 1141.3.2 applies.NOTE: Provided that care is taken in adapting them, the procedures described in this Standardmay be used for sampling other materials such as compacted layers of soil in earthworksconstruction, or asphaltic concrete prior to compaction. This Standard is referenced by the variousAS 1289 sampling methods in relation to soil sampling.

Originated as part of AS A77-1957.
Previous edition AS 1141.3.1-1996.
Second edition 2012.
Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (April 2016).