1 AS 1141.

52—2008

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Australian Standard
AS 1141.52—2008

Methods for sampling and testing aggregates

Method 52: Unconfined cohesion of compacted
pavement materials

1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the method for determining indirectly the unconfined cohesion of
compacted pavement materials. The method is applicable to that fraction of the material
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passing a 19.0 mm test sieve.

The method is not applicable to material with a plasticity index greater than 3.
NOTE: For information on the uncertainty of measurement, see Appendix A.

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document:

AS
1012 Methods of testing concrete
1012.9 Part 9: Determination of the compressive strength of concrete specimens
1141 Methods for sampling and testing aggregates
1141.1 Method 1: Definitions
1141.2 Method 2: Basic testing equipment
1141.3 Method 3: Sampling
1152 Specification for test sieves
1289 Methods of testing soils for engineering purposes
1289.5.2.1 Method 5.2.1: Soil compaction and density tests—Determination of the dry
density or moisture content relation of a soil using modified
compactive effort
2193 Calibration and classification of force-measuring systems

3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in AS 1141.1 apply.

4 APPARATUS
The following apparatus, complying with the relevant provision of AS 1141.2, is required.
4.1 Balance
A balance of sufficient capacity, with a limit of performance not exceeding ±5 g.

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