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RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CE-009 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 17 December 2015.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CE-009:
Association of Geotechnical Testing Authorities (Qld)
Australian Building Codes Board
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Geomechanics Society
Australian Stabilisation Industry Association
AUSTROADS
Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia – Aggregates
Engineering & Construction Laboratories Association
Engineers Australia
National Association of Testing Authorities Australia
The University of Melbourne
The University of Sydney
Victorian Construction Materials Laboratories Association

Scope

This Standard sets out the procedure for determining the field density of fine-grained and medium-grained soils (as defined in AS 1289.0) by the sand replacement method using a sand-cone pouring apparatus.
The gross mass per unit volume (wet density) may be calculated and the dry mass per unit volume (dry density) obtained by correcting for the moisture content.
The field dry density is determined for the total material at the test site.
A tray with a 200 mm hole is normally used for material with more than 20% of particles retained on the 19.0 mm sieve but, for material with less than 20% of particles retained on the 19.0 mm sieve, a tray with a 150 mm hole may be used.

NOTE: The choice of hole diameter and depth depends on the soil type and maximum particle size of the material excavated. Normally a 200 mm diameter hole is used but a 150 mm diameter hole may be used for fine-grained soils. The method of test may be used to any depth between 50 mm and 250 mm consistent with the soil type and the requirements for sand calibration. In clean sands, the lip projecting from the bottom should not be used as it will penetrate into the sand being tested.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	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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Committee	CE-009
Supersedes	DR 03445 CP DR 03445-03446 CP AS 1289.5.3.1-1993