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AS 1289.6.6.1:2020
[Current]Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes, Method 6.6.1: Soil strength and consolidation tests — Determination of the one-dimensional consolidation properties of a soil — Standard method
This Method describes a procedure for determining the rate and magnitude of consolidation of soil when it is restrained laterally and loaded and drained axially, using either manual loading or automated equipment. It gives the most reliable results when used on saturated clay soils.
Published: 26/06/2020
Pages: 11
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Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Apparatus
5 Calibration of consolidation apparatus
6 Preparation of specimens
7 Procedure
8 Calculations
8.1 Deformation/time properties
8.1.1 General
8.1.2 Log/time method
8.1.3 Square root/time method
8.2 Deformation/load properties
9 Test report
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