Scope

This Standard sets out a method for the determination of the cone liquid limit of a soil using
a cone penetrometer. The definition of liquid limit inherent in this method is not the same
as that in the method using the Casagrande apparatus (AS 1289.3.1.1) although the values
can be numerically similar.
NOTE: The potential difference in values between the standard method for liquid limit
(AS 1289.3.1.1) and the cone liquid limit may be of great significance in testing materials for
compliance with specifications. In such cases the two methods should not be regarded as
interchangeable.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CE-009
Supersedes	DR AS 1289.3.9.1:2015 AS 1289.3.9.1-2002