QESTonline:Test Method AS1289.5.3.1
Description
The test method AS1289.5.3.1 Field Density Sand Replacement is an alternative method to the nuclear field density test. It dertermines the field density of soils by sand replacement method using sand-cone apparatus
Summary
| Description | Comments |
|---|---|
| Equipement | Balance, Sieve |
| Import data | Moisture content when available |
| Full Screen | Yes |
| Reduced Screen | Yes |
| Reporting | Yes |
| Chart | Yes |
| Bulk Entry | Yes |
| External use | HILF Test report, DDR Test report |
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| Date created | June 2006 |
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- Note that the values entered give an idea of the range expected but may not be practical/realistic.
Test requirement
| Name | Expected | Required | Used for calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strip 1 | |||
| Equipment - Sieve / Balance | Select any equipment from combo boxes | No | No |
| Description - Depth of the layer tested | value > 0 | No | No |
| Description - Soil description | Text | No | No |
| Strip 2 | |||
| Pouring Apparatus | Test 1, 2 and 3 must be completed | value > 0 | Yes |
| Pouring Density | Test 1, 2 and 3 must be completed | value > 0 | Yes |
| Strip 3 | |||
| Surface correction | value > 0 | Yes | |
| Hole Excavation | value > 0 | Yes |
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