AS 1289.2.1.2-2005
Current
Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes Soil moisture content tests - Determination of the moisture content of a soil - Sand bath method (subsidiary method) (Reconfirmed 2016)
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04-26-2005
This Standard sets out the method for the determination of the moisture content of a soil as a percentage of its dry mass, using a sand bath. The sand bath method is a rapid method and is considered less accurate than the standard method (see AS 1289.2.1.1).
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CE-009
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Standard
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0 7337 6646 3
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3
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Reconfirmed 27/05/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 27/05/2016
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Standards Australia
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Current
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This Standard sets out the method for the determination of the moisture content of a soil as a percentage of its dry mass, using a sand bath.The sand bath method is a rapid method and is considered less accurate than the standard method (see AS1289.2.1.1).This method is not suitable for soils containing gypsum, calcareous material or organic matter since the temperature of drying cannot be controlled.
First published as part of AS A89-1966.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1289.B1.2-1977.
Revised and redesignated AS 1289.2.1.2-1992.
Second edition AS 1289.2.1.2-2005.