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AS 1726-1993

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Geotechnical site investigations

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Superseded date

23-05-2024

Superseded by

AS 1726:2017

Published date

01-01-1993

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Sets out minimum requirements for a geotechnical site investigation, as a component in the engineering design, construction, commissioning and operation of civil engineering and building works. Comprehensive appendices are provided dealing with preferred systems of geotechnical investigations and commonly considered laboratory tests. A typical project brief for a geotechnical site investigation is given and the commentary sets out guidelines on construction assessment, maintenance and evaluation of failures.

Committee
CE-015
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 7878 5
Pages
33
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This Standard sets out minimum requirements for a geotechnical site investigation, as a component in the engineering design, construction, commissioning and operation of civil engineering and building works.

First published as AS 1726-1975.
Second edition (including Add.
No.1-1978) 1981.
Third edition 1993.

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