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AS 1141.6.2-1996 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates, Method 6.2: Particle density and water absorption of coarse aggregate - Pycnometer method

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Version:  First Edition 1996.  (Current)
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Publication date
21-08-2020
Pages
9
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Current
Supersedes

Supersedes: AS 1141-1974 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates, Method 6.2: Particle density and water absorption of coarse aggregate - Pycnometer method

Draft Designation: DR 95019
Superseded by

Amended by: AS 1141.6.2-1996 Amd 1:2020 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates, Method 6.2: Particle density and water absorption of coarse aggregate - Pycnometer method

Reconfirmed by: AS 1141.6.2-1996 Rec:2016 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates, Method 6.2: Particle density and water absorption of coarse aggregate - Pycnometer method

Document Number
1141
Description
Specifies the method for determining particle density, apparent particle density and water absorption of aggregate substantially retained on a 4.75 mm sieve by soaking in water, weighing surface dry, weighing in a pycnometer and weighing oven dry. Reconfirmed: 2016-07-15 Originated as part of AS A77-1957. Previous edition part of AS 1141-1974. Revised redesignated in part as AS 1141.6.2-1996. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (August 2020).
Committee

Aggregates and Rock for Engineering Purposes.

CE-012

Australasian Railway Association; Australasian Slag Association; Australian Asphalt Pavement Association; Australian Geomechanics Society; Australian Premixed Concrete Association; Australian Stone Industry Association; AUSTROADS; Bureau of Steel Manufacturers of Australia; Cement and Concrete Association of Australia; CSIRO-Division of Building, Construction and Engineering; Crushed Stone Association of Australia; Crushed Stone Association (Qld); Institute of Municipal Engineering Australia, New South Wales Division; Monash University; National Association of Testing Authorities Australia; National Public Works Council; Quarry Masters Association of New South Wales.

ISBN
0 7337 0777 7
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Standards Australia 1996.
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