AS 1141.6.2-1996 (R2016)
Methods for sampling and testing of aggregates - Particle density and water absorption of coarse aggregate - Pycnometer method
Specifies the method for determining particle density, apparent particle density and water absorption of aggregate substantially retained on a 4.75 mm sieve by soaking in water, weighing surface dry, weighing in a pycnometer and weighing oven dry.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee CE-012 has reviewed the content of this publication and inaccordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has beendetermined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since theoriginal date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latestversions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in thisReconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures forreconfirmation on 29 March 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee CE-012:ARRB Group Ltd - Australian Road Research BoardAustralasian (iron
