AS 1289 definition
AS 1289 means the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes;
Examples of AS 1289 in a sentence
When tested in accordance with AS 1289 C6.1 the particle size distribution shall comply with the limits prescribed in the following table: AS SIEVE SIZE (MM) PERCENTAGE PASSING BY MASS 26.5 100 9.5 60-80 0.075 5-11 The ratio of the portion passing 0.075mm sieve to the portion passing 0.425mm sieve shall fall within the range of 40-60%.
For gravel basecourse material an assigned value for the Modified Dry Density Ratio may be used provided the material is uniform in a nature and complies with AS 1289 Clause 5.4.2.