SANAS T1018
Public test guide
Opens the ground so soil layers, moisture, fill and other visible conditions can be logged and sampled directly.
Plain-language explanation
The project specification controls the exact method and acceptance requirement.
A controlled excavation is made at selected positions and the exposed profile is described by competent personnel.
Excavator or hand tools, safe access controls, logging sheets, camera, sampling tools and location equipment.
Observed layer sequence, material description, depth changes, groundwater indications and samples for laboratory testing.
Builds the factual ground profile used for residential, industrial, road and earthworks investigations.
Typical test sequence
Select and safely excavate the test position
Log and photograph each exposed layer
Collect, identify and protect the required samples
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