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Describes methods for sampling and sample preparation for the determination of the chemical composition of pig iron, cast iron and steel. Procedures are described for use with both liquid and solid metal.

This Standard sets out a method for curing concrete shrinkage specimens in the laboratory, and for determining the length changes of these specimens due to drying in air. It provides for testing of specimens prepared in the laboratory or in the field in accordance with AS1012.8.4, in which the nominal size of aggregate in the concrete, in accordance with AS 2758.1, does not exceed 40mm.

Provides producers and users of stumps and sole plates with requirements for the visual grading and selection of species for such timber products for use in building foundations.

This Standard sets out a method for determining the California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of a soil when compacted and tested in the laboratory. The CBR value is measured on the fraction of material passing the 19mm sieve. This Standard is not applicable to materials with more than 20% retained on the 19mm sieve.

This Standard sets out the method for determining the operating characteristics of a smoke/heat release vent under a specified heat.

Sets out safety requirements for the use of lasers for alignment, levelling, control and survey tasks in the building and construction industry.

Sets out methods of measuring the frictional characteristics of existing pedestrian surfaces in wet and dry conditions.

This Standard sets out methods for determining the performance of devices intended to prevent the risk of injury and death associated with accidental falls through open windows by children five years old and younger.

Proposes methods for the sanding and finishing of timber floors including strip flooring and parquet. Information is included for specifiers, on the problems of assessing equilibrium moisture content and on the types of coating systems available..

AS 1141.30.2:2022 sets out the method for preparing reference specimens that represent each of the visually distinguishable rock types present in a quarried source for use in AS 1141.30.1.