Methods of testing soils for civil engineering purposes – Soil classification tests – Test 2.8.3 Standard method for fine soils (pipette method)

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NZS	01/01/1986	9

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NZS 4402.2.8.3 – Methods of testing soils for civil engineering purposes – Soil classification tests – Test 2.8.3 Standard method for fine soils (pipette method)

Covers the quantitative determination of the particle-size distribution in a soil from the coarse sand size down. This test is not normally carried out if less than 10 percent of the material passes the 63 micron test sieve, as measured in Test 2.8.1. To be read in conjunction with Part 1.