AS 1289.3.6.3:2020
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Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes – Soil classification tests – Determination of the particle size distribution of a soil – Standard method of fine analysis using an hydrometer
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
AS | 2020-04-09 | 30 |
The objective of this Standard is to establish a method for the quantitative determination of the particle size distribution in a soil using an hydrometer.
Scope
This Standard sets out a method for the quantitative determination of the particle size distribution in a soil from a coarse sand size down, using an hydrometer for particles finer than the 75 µm sieve (see Clause 9 Note 1).
The method as described is applicable if —
(a) more than 10 % of the material passes the 75 µm sieve as measured in AS 1289.3.6.1; and
(b) only an ASTM 152H hydrometer conforming to ASTM E100 is used. A method for calibrating an hydrometer is set out in Appendix B.