NZS 4402.4.1.2:1986 Methods of testing soils for civil engineering purposes - Soil compaction tests - Determination of the dry density/water content relationship - Test 4.1.2 New Zealand heavy compaction test
- Abbreviation
- NZS 4402.4.1.2:1986
- Valid from
- 31/12/1985
- Information provider
- Standards New Zealand
- Author
- Standards New Zealand
- Information type
- New Zealand Standard
Description
Covers the determination of dry density when the soil passing a 19.0 mm test sieve is compacted in a specified manner, over a range of water contents, including that which gives the maximum dry density. Compactive effort is greater than in Test 4.1.1. To be read in conjunction with Part 1.