AS 1289.2.2.1-1998

[Current]

Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes, Method 2.2.1: Soil moisture content tests — Determination of the total suction of a soil — Standard method

This Standard sets out a method for the laboratory determination of the total suction of a soil (see AS 2870) by measurement of the dewpoint temperature of a thermocouple in a small air space in equilibrium with the soil. The method is applicable for suctions ranging from pF 3.2 to approximately pF 5.

Published: 05/03/1998

Pages: 4

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About this publication

1 SCOPE

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENT

3 APPARATUS

4 SAMPLES

5 PROCEDURE

6 CALCULATIONS

7 TEST REPORT

Cited references in this standard

AS 2870-2011

[Pending Revision]

Residential slabs and footings

Content history

AS 1289.2.2.1-1992

[Superseded]

AS 1289.2.2.1-1998 Rec:2013

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