This compilation of test methods describes the test procedures that are in use in the laboratories of the materials and construction divisions of. Testing and analysis on all types of road materials. The testing of materials of construction, a textbook for the engineering laboratory and a collection of the results of experiment by unwin, william cawthorne, 18381933. Procedure a shall be used unless otherwise specified. Materials testing manual department of transport and main. Mdt materials manual 601 materials sampling, testing and. The department standard specifications, section 106. National composites network best practice guide non. Material testing is presented in an easytofollow manner. Determine the oversize correction in accordance with as1289.
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