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No. 010
土木工程拓展署 - 工務試驗所

ADDRESS 地址
Main Laboratory : Public Works Central Laboratory 工務中央試驗所
Public Works Central Laboratory Building, Cheung Yip Street, Kowloon Bay
九龍灣祥業街工務中央試驗所大樓

Branch /Regional : Public Works Regional Laboratory ( Tai Po ) 工務區域試驗所(大埔)

Laboratories c/o Maunsell Consultant Asia Ltd., Central Site Office,Ting Kok Road, Tai Po, N.T.
新界大埔汀角路茂盛（亞洲）工程顧問有限公司
Public Works Regional Laboratory ( Tin Shui Wai ) 工務區域試驗所(天水圍)
c/o The SRE's Office, J/O Tin Cheung Road and Tin Tsz Road, Tin Shui Wai, N.T.
新界天水圍天祥路天慈路交匯處

Public Works Regional Laboratory ( Tsuen Wan ) 工務區域試驗所(荃灣)

2 Container Port Road South, Kwai Chung, N.T.
新界葵涌貨櫃碼頭南路二號

Public Works Regional Laboratory ( North Lantau ) 工務區域試驗所(北大嶼山)

Area A10, Tung Chung, Lantau, N.T.
大嶼山東涌第十區甲
Public Works Regional Laboratory ( Tseung Kwan O ) 工務區域試驗所(將軍澳)
c/o Maunsell Consultant Asia Ltd., Central Site Office, Po Lam Road, Tseung Kwan O,
Kowloon
將軍澳寶琳路茂盛（亞洲）工程顧問有限公司總地盤辦事處

AUTHORISED : Mr. PUN Wai Keung, Chief Geotechnical Engineer / Standards and Testing
REPRESENTATIVE 潘偉強先生，總土力工程師/標準及試驗
委任代表
ENQUIRY : Mr. YEUNG Hung Pak, Public Works Central Laboratory
查詢 楊雄栢先生，工務中央試驗所
Tel. 電話 : 2305 1280
Fax. 傳真 : 2795 5783
E-mail 電子郵箱 : [email protected]
Website Address 網頁地址 : http://www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/services/laboratory

CLIENTELE : Government departments, conditionally available for public testing

服務對象 政府部門，有限度公眾服務
ACCREDITED TEST : Calibration Services 校正服務
CATEGORIES Construction Materials 建築物料
認可試驗類別

SCOPE OF : As shown on the following pages 詳見後頁

ACCREDITATION
認可範圍
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Public Works Central Laboratory
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR BEST MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED EXPRESSED AS AN UNCERTAINTY (±)*
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 以不確定度表示最佳測量能力(±)*
CALIBRATION
SERVICES Mass
校正服務
- Electronic balances Calibration of electronic balances Standard weights of OIML Class F1 from 1 mg to
over the following range:- 30 kg are available
Uncertainties quoted depend upon the performance of
up to 30 kg the balance under calibration

- Weights Calibration of mass over the

following ranges:-

20 g - 200 g 0.3 mg
above 200 g – 6 kg 30 mg
above 6 kg – 30 kg 300 mg

Mechanical metrology
instruments:-

- Dimension measurement
instruments

- Calipers Calibration of calipers over the following

range:-

up to 500 mm 0.032 mm

- Dial gauges Calibration of dial gauges in accordance with

in-house method over the following ranges:-

up to 50 mm (using micrometer calibrator) 0.004 mm

up to 50 mm (using gauge blocks) 0.002 mm

- Digimatic indicator Calibration of length measurement device

in accordance with in-house method over
over the following ranges:-

up to 50 mm (using micrometer calibrator) 0.004 mm

up to 50 mm (using gauge blocks) 0.002 mm

A REPORTED UNCERTAINTY WILL BE THAT FOR THE INSTRUMENT ITSELF DURING CALIBRATION PLUS THE APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY OF THE
LABORATORY. THE UNCERTAINTIES ARE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE OF 95%.
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Public Works Central Laboratory
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR BEST MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED EXPRESSED AS AN UNCERTAINTY (±)*
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 以不確定度表示最佳測量能力(±)*
CALIBRATION
SERVICES Mechanical metrology
(cont'd) instruments (cont’d) :-
校正服務(續上)
- Dimension measurement
instruments (cont’d)

- Extensometers Circumferential extensometer in accordance Grade E in the range 0 – 12.5 mm for gauge length
with BS 3846 : 1970 of 25 mm

Extensometers in accordance with Grade D,E,F for gauge lengths

BS 3846 : 1970 (Use of calibrating rig) not less than 100 mm

- External micrometers Calibration of external micrometers over

the following range:-

up to 50 mm 0.002 mm

- Optical linear displacement Calibration in accordance with in-house 8 μm

detector method based on BS 3846 : 1970
(for coupler testing)

- Force testing machines :-

- Compression Universal testing machines in compression Grade 0.5 in the range 0.05 kN - 2000 kN
in accordance with Grade 1.0 in the range 0.05 kN - 3000 kN
BS 1610 : Part 1 : 1985
BS 1610 : Part 1 : 1992
CS1 : 1990 : Appendix D

Universal testing machines in tension Grade 0.5 in the range 0.1 kN - 2000 kN
in accordance with Grade 1.0 in the range 0.05 kN - 2000 kN
BS 1610 : Part 1 : 1985

Concrete testing machines in compression Grade 0.5 in the range 6 kN - 2000 kN

in accordance with Grade 1.0 in the range 3 kN - 3000 kN
BS 1610 : Part 1 : 1985
BS 1610 : Part 1 : 1992
CS1 : 1990 : Appendix D

- Stability Stability testing of compression testing

machines in accordance with
BS 1881 : Part 115 : 1986 (AMD 6536)
CS1 : 1990 : Appendix D

A REPORTED UNCERTAINTY WILL BE THAT FOR THE INSTRUMENT ITSELF DURING CALIBRATION PLUS THE APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY OF THE
LABORATORY. THE UNCERTAINTIES ARE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE OF 95%.
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Public Works Central Laboratory
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR BEST MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED EXPRESSED AS AN UNCERTAINTY (±)*
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 以不確定度表示最佳測量能力(±)*
CALIBRATION
SERVICES Mechanical metrology
(cont'd) instruments (cont’d) :-
校正服務(續上)
- Force, torque and pressure
measurement instruments :-

- Load cell Calibration in accordance with in-house 0.56% of load

method based on BS 1610 : Part 1 : 1985
(True force method)

- Proving ring and force Calibration of force measurement equipment

transducer (compressive force) in accordance with
GEOSPEC 3 Cl. A3 over the following range:-

50 N to 100 kN 0.35% of calibration force

- Pressure gauges and Calibration of pressure gauges and vacuum

vacuum gauges gauges using an electronic manometer over
the following range:-

-740 mmHg to 1.4 bar 5 mmHg

- Pressure gauges and Calibration of pressure measurement

pressure transducer equipment in accordance with GEOSPEC 3
Cl. A3.2 over the following range:-

50 kPa to 2500 kPa 0.22% of reading

A REPORTED UNCERTAINTY WILL BE THAT FOR THE INSTRUMENT ITSELF DURING CALIBRATION PLUS THE APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY OF THE
LABORATORY. THE UNCERTAINTIES ARE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE OF 95%.
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土木工程拓展署 - 工務試驗所
Public Works Central Laboratory
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR BEST MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED EXPRESSED AS AN UNCERTAINTY (±)*
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 以不確定度表示最佳測量能力(±)*
CALIBRATION
SERVICES Mechanical metrology
(cont'd) instruments (cont’d) :-
校正服務(續上)
- Hardness measurement
instruments :-

- Hardness testing machines Indirect verification of testing machines for Grade 1 of BS 891 : 1989 Section 4 .vs.
measuring Rockwell hardness in accordance
with BS 891 : 1989

Rockwell HR B 1.5 HRB .vs.

Rockwell HR C 1.02 HRC .vs.

- Temperature measurement
instruments :

- Thermometers

- Liquid in glass Calibration of temperature at the following

thermometers, and specific point using an ice cell :-
digital and analogue
thermometers with 0o C 0.013 K
thermocouple and
PRT sensors

- Liquid in glass Calibration of temperature over the following

thermometers, and range using a water bath :-
digital and analogue
thermometers with 10o C to 80o C 0.016 K
thermocouple and
PRT sensors (cont’d)
Calibration of temperature over the following
range using oil bath :-

80o C to 170o C 0.045 K

A REPORTED UNCERTAINTY WILL BE THAT FOR THE INSTRUMENT ITSELF DURING CALIBRATION PLUS THE APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENT CAPABILITY OF THE
LABORATORY. THE UNCERTAINTIES ARE BASED ON AN ESTIMATED LEVEL OF CONFIDENCE OF 95%.

Remark: .vs. denotes accredited test voluntarily suspended

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TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR SPECIFICATION, STANDARD METHOD
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Admixtures Chloride ion content BS 5075 : Part 1 : 1982 Appendix E
建築物料 (Chemical analysis)
Total alkali content In-house Method CHM 1.2

Aggregates Water-soluble chloride content BS 812 : Part 117 : 1988 Excluding Cl. 4
(Chemical analysis)

Cement Density BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.2 : 1978

Fineness BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.3 : 1978

(AMD 4387 & 5703)

Standard consistence BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.5 : 1978 (AMD 5705)

Setting times BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.6 : 1978 (AMD 5706)

Soundness BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.7 : 1978 (AMD 5707)

Compressive strength of concrete cubes BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.4 : 1978

in the force range 50 kN - 2000 kN (AMD 4247, 4498 & 5704)

Compressive strength of mortar cubes BS 4550 : Part 3 : Section 3.4 : 1978

in the force range 50 kN - 2000 kN (AMD 4247, 4498 & 5704)

Cement Calcium oxide content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 6.2

(Chemical analysis)
Insoluble residue content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 3.1

Loss-on-ignition BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 13.1

Total sulphur content (as SO3) BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 12

Silica content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 4.2.1

Potassium oxide content In-house Method CHM 4.1 & 4.2

Sodium oxide content In-house Method CHM 4.1 & 4.2

Chloride content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 17 (AMD 3)

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TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR SPECIFICATION, STANDARD METHOD
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Portland pulverised fuel ash Magnesium oxide content BS 3892 : 1982 Appendix C
(cont'd) cement (PPFAC)
建築物料(續上) (Chemical analysis) Sulphur trioxide content (SO3) BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 10

Loss-on-ignition BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 13.2

Proportion of pulverized-fuel ash BS 6588 : 1985 Appendix A

Concrete Curing of test specimens CS1 : 1990 Section 10 (AMD 1101)

(Tropical zone temperature)

Density of hardened concrete CS 1 : 1990 Section 16 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)

Compressive strength of cubes CS 1 : 1990 Section 12 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
in the force range 50 kN - 3000 kN

Compressive strength of cores CS 1 : 1990 Section 15 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
in the force range 50 kN - 3000 kN

Tensile splitting strength of CS 1 : 1990 Section 13 (AMD 1101, 1201,1202

cylindrical specimens & 1204)

Measurement of dimensions and BS 7263 : Part 1 : 1994

transverse strength of precast concrete kerbs

Concrete Detection of PFA CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.5

(Chemical analysis)
Cement content CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.6

Aggregate content CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.6

Chloride content CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.10.2

BS 1881 : Part 124 : 1988

Sulphate content CS 1 : 1990 Section 21.10.3

Pulverised fuel ash Fineness BS 3892 : Part 1 : 1982 Appendix D (AMD 4629)

Water Requirement BS 3892 : Part 1 : 1982 Appendix E (AMD 4629)

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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Pulverised fuel ash Loss-on-ignition BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 13.2
(cont'd) (Chemical analysis)
建築物料(續上) Magnesia content BS 3892 : Part 1 : 1982 Appendix C

Moisture content BS 3892 : Part 1 : 1982 Appendix B

Sulphuric anhydride content BS 4550 : Part 2 : 1970 Cl. 10

Total alkali content In-house method CHM 6.3

Rock Preparation of rock core specimens, and ASTM D4543 – 91 with modifications
determination of dimensional and shapes
tolerances

Determination of point load strength ASTM D5731 - 95

for diametral and axial tests

Determination of unconfined uniaxial ASTM D2938 - 95

compressive strength in the force range
50 kN to 2500 kN

Determination of elastic moduli in ASTM D3148 - 96

uniaxial compressive test in the force range
50 kN to 2500 kN

Determination of direct shear strength of ASTM D5607 – 95 with modifications

discontinuities under constant normal force
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2B
(cont'd) by oven-drying at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.1
建築物料(續上)
Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2A
by oven-drying at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.2

Comparative test for the determination of GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2 C
moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.3

Determination of liquid limit GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 - Test 2.4.3

by cone penetrometer

Determination of the plastic limit, GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 - Test 2.5.3
plasticity index and liquidity index

Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit, GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.1

and plasticity index

Determination of liquidity index GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.2

Determination of particle density by gas jar GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 7.1

method

Determination of particle density by small GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 7.2

Pyknometer method

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2A
by wet sieving (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.1

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2B
by wet sieving (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5A
by the hydrometer (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.5

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5B
by the hydrometer method (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.6

Construction of a continuous particle size GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.6
distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.1
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3B
(cont'd) (cont’d) content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.2
建築物料(續上) particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.3
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.4
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.5

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.6

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.7

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.8

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of California Bearing Ratio GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 12.1

(CBR)

The one-dimensional consolidation test GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 14.1

The isotropic compression test in a triaxial GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 14.2

cell

The unconsolidated undrained triaxial GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 15.1

compression test without pore pressure
measurement
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil The isotropically consolidated undrained GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 15.2
(cont'd) (cont’d) triaxial compression test with pore pressure
建築物料(續上) measurement

The isotropically consolidated drained triaxial GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 15.3

compression test with measurement
volumr change

The direct shear test (small shear box GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 16.1
apparatus),

The direct shear test (large shear box GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 16.2
apparatus)

Soil Total sulphate content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.3

(Chemical analysis)
Water-soluble sulphate content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.3

Organic matter content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.1

Loss-on-ignition GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.2

Water-soluble chloride content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.4

pH value GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.5

Ground water Sulphate content GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.3

(Chemical analysis)
pH value GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 9.5
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Steel Mass per unit length of hot rolled bars BS 4449 : 1988
(cont'd) (reinforcing)
建築物料(續上) Tensile strength tests on hot rolled bars BS 4449 : 1988
in the force range 5 kN – 1600 kN

Bend tests on hot rolled bars BS 4449 : 1988

Rebend tests on hot rolled bars BS 4449 : 1988

Mass per unit length of carbon steel bars CS2 : 1995

Tensile strength tests on carbon steel bars CS2 : 1995

in the force range 5 kN – 1600 kN

Bend tests on carbon steel bars CS2 : 1995

Rebend tests on carbon steel bars CS2 : 1995

Mass per unit length of cold reduced steel BS 4482 : 1985

wires

Tensile strength tests on cold reduced wire BS 4482 : 1985

in the force range 0.2 kN - 200 kN

Rebend tests on cold reduced wire BS 4482 : 1985 with modifications

Mass per unit area, pitch and BS 4483 : 1985

dimension of steel fabric

Tensile strength tests on steel fabric BS 4483 : 1985 with modifications

in the force range 0.2 kN - 200 kN

Rebend tests on steel fabric BS 4483 : 1985 with modifications

Weld tests on steel fabric BS 4483 : 1985

in the force range 0.2 kN – 200 kN

Tensile test of reinforcing bar with mechanical General specification for civil engineering works
coupler in the force range : Volume 2 : 1992, Cl. 15.33
5 kN – 1600 kN BS 8110 : Part 1: 1997, Cl. 3.12.8.16.2

Tensile test of high tensile 7-wire strands BS 5896 : 1980

in the force range :
8 kN – 980 kN
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Steel Tensile strength tests on weldable structural BS 4360 :1986
(cont'd) (structural) steel sections in the force range :
建築物料(續上) 5 kN – 1600 kN

Tiles Length and width BS 6431 : Part 10 : 1984 .vs.

Thickness BS 6431 : Part 10 : 1984 .vs.

Water absorption BS 6431 : Part 11 : 1983 .vs.

Remark: .vs. denotes accredited test voluntarily suspended

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Public Works Regional Laboratory (Tai Po)
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR SPECIFICATION, STANDARD METHOD
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Aggregates Particle size distribution BS 812 : Section 103.1 : 1985 (AMD 6003)
(cont'd) (Sieve analysis)
建築物料(續上)
Flakiness index BS 812 : Section 105.1 : 1989

Elongation index BS 812 : Section 105.2 : 1990

Clay, silt and dust content BS 812 : Part 1 : 1975

(Decantation method)

Relative density and water absorption BS 812 : Part 2 : 1975 with modifications
(Pycnometer method)
(Wire basket method)

Bituminous materials Quantitative extraction of bitumen from ASTM D2172 - 88 Method A

bituminous paving mixtures (By centrifuge extractor)
ASTM D2172 - 95 Method A
(By centrifuge extractor)

Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates ASTM C117 - 87 Procedure B with modifications
and materials finer than 75 micron sieve in ASTM C117 - 95 Procedure B with modifications
mineral aggregates by washing ASTM C136 - 84a with modifications
ASTM C136 - 96a with modifications

Bulk specific gravity and density of ASTM D2726 - 88

non-absorptive compacted ASTM D2726 - 96a
bituminous mixtures

Theoretical maximum specific gravity and ASTM D2041 - 78

density of bituminous paving mixtures (Weighing in water method)
ASTM D2041 - 95 with modifications
(Weighing in water method)

Percentage air voids in compacted dense ASTM D3203 - 88

bituminous paving mixtures ASTM D3203 - 94

Soil Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2B
by oven-drying at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.1

Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2A

by oven-drying at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.2

Comparative test for the determination of GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2 C
moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.3

Determination of liquid limit GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 - Test 2.4.3

by cone penetrometer
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the plastic limit, GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 - Test 2.5.3
(cont'd) (cont’d) plasticity index and liquidity index
建築物料(續上)
Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit, GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.1
and plasticity index

Determination of liquidity index GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2A
by wet sieving (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.1

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2B
by wet sieving (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5A
by the hydrometer (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.5

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5B
by the hydrometer method (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.6

Construction of a continuous particle size GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.6
distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.1
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.2
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.3
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.4
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.5

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.6
(cont'd) (cont'd) content relationship of soils containing
建築物料(續上) particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.7

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.8

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.1
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.1
replacement method suitable for fine- and
Medium-grained soils
(with small pouring cylinder)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.2
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.2
replacement method suitable for fine-,
Medium-, and coarse-grained soils
(with large pouring cylinder)

Determination of relative compaction of fill GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.4

material

Determination of in-situ bulk density GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.3

and in-situ dry density of soil
by Nuclear Densometer Method
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Aggregates Particle size distribution BS 812 : Section 103.1 (AMD 6003) : 1985
(cont'd) (Sieve analysis)
建築物料(續上)
Flakiness index BS 812 : Section 105.1 : 1989

Elongation index BS 812 : Section 105.2 : 1990

Clay, silt and dust content BS 812 : Part 1 : 1975

(Decantation method)

Relative density and water absorption BS 812 : Part 2 : 1975

(Wire basket method and Pycnometer method)

Bituminous materials Quantitative extraction of bitumen from ASTM D2172 - 88 Method A

bituminous paving mixtures (By centrifuge extractor)
ASTM D2172 - 95 Method A
(By centrifuge extractor)

Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates ASTM C117 - 87 Procedure B with modifications
and materials finer than 75 micron sieve in ASTM C117 - 95 Procedure B with modifications
mineral aggregates by washing ASTM C136 - 84a with modifications
ASTM C136 - 96a with modifications

Bulk specific gravity and density of ASTM D2726 - 88

non-absorptive compacted ASTM D2726 - 96a
bituminous mixtures

Theoretical maximum specific gravity and ASTM D2041 - 78

density of bituminous paving mixtures (weighing in water method)
ASTM D2041 - 95 with modification
(weighing in water method)

Percentage air voids in compacted dense ASTM D3203 - 88

bituminous paving mixtures ASTM D3203 - 94

Concrete Curing of test specimens CS1 : 1990 Section 10 (AMD 1101)

(Tropical zone temperature)

Density of hardened concrete CS 1 : 1990 Section 16 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)

Compressive strength of cubes in CS 1 : 1990 Section 12 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
the force range 50 kN - 2000 kN

Compressive strength of cores in CS 1 : 1990 Section 15 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
the force range 50 kN - 2000 kN

Tensile splitting strength of CS 1: 1990 Section 13 (AMD 1101, 1201, 1202

cylindrical specimens & 1204)
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2B
(cont'd) by oven-drying at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.1
建築物料(續上)
Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2A
by oven-drying at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.2

Comparative test for the determination of GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2 C
moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.3

Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit, GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.1

and plasticity index

Determination of liquidity index GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2A
by wet sieving (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.1

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2B
by wet sieving (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5A
by the hydrometer (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.5

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5B
by the hydrometer method (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.6

Construction of a continuous particle size GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.6
distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.1
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.2
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.3
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.4
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.5
(cont'd) (cont'd) content relationship of soils containing
建築物料(續上) particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.6

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.7

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.8

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.1
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.1
replacement method suitable for fine- and
Medium-grained soils
(with small pouring cylinder)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.2
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.2
replacement method suitable for fine-,
Medium-, and coarse-grained soils
(with large pouring cylinder)

Determination of relative compaction of fill GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.4

materials

Determination of in-situ bulk density GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.3

and in-situ dry density of soil
by Nuclear Densometer Method
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Aggregates Particle size distribution BS 812 : Section 103.1 : 1985 (AMD 6003)
(cont'd) (Sieve analysis)
建築物料(續上)
Flakiness index BS 812 : Section 105.1 : 1989

Elongation index BS 812 : Section 105.2 : 1990

Clay, silt and dust content BS 812 : Part 1 : 1975

(Decantation method)

Relative density and water absorption BS 812 : Part 2 : 1975 with modifications
(Wire basket method and Pycnometer method)

Aggregate crushing value BS 812 : Part 110 : 1990 .vs.

Ten per cent fines value BS 812 : Part 111 : 1990

Bituminous materials Quantitative extraction of bitumen from ASTM D2172 - 88 Method A

bituminous paving mixtures (By centrifuge extractor)
ASTM D2172 - 95 Method A
(By centrifuge extractor)

Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates ASTM C117 – 87 Procedure B with modifications
and materials finer than 75 micron sieve in ASTM C117 – 95 Procedure B with modifications
mineral aggregates by washing ASTM C136 – 84a with modifications
ASTM C136 – 96a with modifications

Bulk specific gravity and density of ASTM D2726 - 88

non-absorptive compacted ASTM D2726 - 96a
bituminous mixtures

Theoretical maximum specific gravity and ASTM D2041 - 78

density of bituminous paving mixtures (Weighing in water method)
ASTM D2041 - 95 with modifications
(Weighing in water method)

Percentage air voids in compacted dense ASTM D3203 – 88

bituminous paving mixtures ASTM D3203 – 94

Concrete Curing of test specimens CS1 : 1990 Section 10 (AMD 1101)

(Tropical zone temperature)

Density of hardened concrete CS 1 : 1990 Section 16 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)

Compressive strength of cubes CS 1 : 1990 Section 12 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
in the force range 50 kN - 3000 kN

Remark: .vs. denotes accredited test voluntarily suspended

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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Concrete (cont’d) Compressive strength of cores CS 1 : 1990 Section 15 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
(cont'd) in the force range 50 kN - 3000 kN
建築物料(續上)

Soil Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2B
by oven-drying at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.1

Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2A

by oven-drying at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.2

Comparative test for the determination of GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2 C
moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.3

Determination of liquid limit by GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.4.3

cone penetrometer method

Determination of plastic limit, GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.5.3

plasticity index and liquidity index

Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit, GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.1

and plasticity index

Determination of liquidity index GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2A
by wet sieving (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.1

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2B
by wet sieving (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5A
by the hydrometer (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.5

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5B
by the hydrometer method (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.6

Construction of a continuous particle size GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.6
distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.1
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.2
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4A
(cont'd) (cont'd) content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.3
建築物料(續上) particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.4
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.5

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.6

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.7

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.8

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.1
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.1
replacement method suitable for fine- and
Medium-grained soils
(with small pouring cylinder)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.2
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.2
replacement method suitable for fine-,
Medium-, and coarse-grained soils
(with large pouring cylinder)

Determination of relative compaction of fill GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.4

materials

Determination of in-situ bulk density GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.3

and in-situ dry density of soil
by Nuclear Densometer Method
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Aggregates Particle size distribution BS 812 : Section 103.1 : 1985 (AMD 6003)
(cont'd) (Sieve analysis)
建築物料(續上)
Flakiness index BS 812 : Section 105.1 : 1989

Elongation index BS 812 : Section 105.2 : 1990

Clay, silt and dust content BS 812 : Part 1 : 1975

(Decantation method)

Relative density and water absorption BS 812 : Part 2 : 1975 with modifications
(Wire basket method and Pycnometer method)

Ten per cent fines value BS 812 : Part 111 : 1990

Bituminous materials Quantitative extraction of bitumen from ASTM D2172 - 88 Method A

bituminous paving mixtures (By centrifuge extractor)
ASTM D2172 - 95 Method A
(By centrifuge extractor)

Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates ASTM C117 - 87 Procedure B with modifications
and materials finer than 75 micron sieve in ASTM C117 - 95 Procedure B with modifications
mineral aggregates by washing ASTM C136 - 84a with modifications
ASTM C136 - 96a with modifications

Bulk specific gravity and density of ASTM D2726 - 88

non-absorptive compacted ASTM D2726 - 96a
bituminous mixtures

Theoretical maximum specific gravity and ASTM D2041 - 78

density of bituminous paving mixtures (Weighing in water method)
ASTM D2041 - 95 with modifications
(Weighing in water method)

Percentage air voids in compacted dense ASTM D3203 - 88

bituminous paving mixtures ASTM D3203 - 94

Concrete Curing of test specimens CS1 : 1990 Section 10 (AMD 1101)

(Tropical zone temperature)

Density of hardened concrete CS 1 : 1990 Section 16 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)

Compressive strength of cubes CS 1 : 1990 Section 12 (AMD 1201, 1202 & 1203)
in the force range 50 kN - 2000 kN
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CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2B
(cont'd) by oven-drying at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.1
建築物料(續上)
Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2A
by oven-drying at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.2

Comparative test for the determination of GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2 C
moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.3

Determination of liquid limit by GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.4.3

cone penetrometer method

Determination of plastic limit, GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.5.3

plasticity index and liquidity index

Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit, GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.1

and plasticity index

Determination of liquidity index GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2A
by wet sieving (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.1

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2B
by wet sieving (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5A
by the hydrometer (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.5

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5B
by the hydrometer method (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.6

Construction of a continuous particle size GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.6
distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.1
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.2
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)
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試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4A
(cont'd) (cont'd) content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.3
建築物料(續上) particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.4
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.5

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.6

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.7

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.8

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.1
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.1
replacement method suitable for fine- and
Medium-grained soils
(with small pouring cylinder)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.2
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.2
replacement method suitable for fine-,
Medium-, and coarse-grained soils
(with large pouring cylinder)

Determination of relative compaction of fill GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.4

materials

Determination of in-situ bulk density GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.3

and in-situ dry density of soil
by Nuclear Densometer Method
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CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Aggregates Particle size distribution BS 812 : Part 103 : 1985
(cont'd) (Sieve analysis)
建築物料(續上)
Flakiness index BS 812 : Section 105.1 : 1989

Elongation index BS 812 : Section 105.2 : 1990

Clay, silt and dust content BS 812 : Part 1 : 1975

(Decantation method)

Bituminous materials Quantitative extraction of bitumen from ASTM D2172 - 88 Method A

bituminous paving mixtures (By centrifuge extractor)
ASTM D2172 - 95 Method A
(By centrifuge extractor)

Sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates ASTM C117 - 87 Procedure B with modifications
and materials finer than 75 micron sieve in ASTM C117 - 95 Procedure B with modifications
mineral aggregates by washing ASTM C136 - 84a with modifications
ASTM C136 - 96a with modifications

Bulk specific gravity and density of ASTM D2726 - 88

non-absorptive compacted ASTM D2726 - 96a
bituminous mixtures

Theoretical maximum specific gravity and ASTM D2041 - 78

density of bituminous paving mixtures (Weighing in water method)
ASTM D2041 - 95 with modifications
(Weighing in water method)

Percentage air voids in compacted dense ASTM D3203 - 88

bituminous paving mixtures ASTM D3203 - 94

Soil Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2B
by oven-drying at 45°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.1

Determination of moisture content GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2A

by oven-drying at 105°C±5°C GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.2

Comparative test for the determination of GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.3.2 C
moisture content by oven-drying GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 5.3

Determination of liquid limit by GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.4.3

cone penetrometer method

Determination of plastic limit, GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.5.3

plasticity index and liquidity index
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Public Works Regional Laboratory (Tseung Kwan O)
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR SPECIFICATION, STANDARD METHOD
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of liquid limit, plastic limit, GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.1
(cont'd) (cont’d) and plasticity index
建築物料(續上)
Determination of liquidity index GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 6.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2A
by wet sieving (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.1

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.2B
by wet sieving (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.2

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5A
by the hydrometer (with dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.5

Determination of particle size distribution GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.5B
by the hydrometer method (without dispersant) GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.6

Construction of a continuous particle size GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 2.9.6
distribution curve from the results of GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 8.7
wet-sieving and sedimentation tests

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.1
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.3B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.2
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4A
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.3
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 4.3.4B
content relationship of soils containing GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.4
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 2.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.5

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)
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Public Works Regional Laboratory (Tseung Kwan O)
TEST ITEMS, MATERIALS SPECIFIC TESTS OR SPECIFICATION, STANDARD METHOD
CATEGORY OR PRODUCTS TESTED PROPERTIES MEASURED OR TECHNIQUE USED
試驗類別 試驗項目、物料或產品 特定試驗或量度的特性 規範、標準方法或應用技術
CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS Soil Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.6
(cont'd) (cont'd) content relationship of soils containing
建築物料(續上) particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a 1000cc mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.7

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are not susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the dry density/moisture GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 10.8

content relationship of soils containing
particles which are susceptible to crushing
(using a CBR mould and 4.5 kg rammer)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.1
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.1
replacement method suitable for fine- and
Medium-grained soils
(with small pouring cylinder)

Determination of the in situ bulk density GEO Report No. 36 : 1994 Test 9.2.2
and in situ dry density of soil by the sand GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.2
replacement method suitable for fine-,
Medium-, and coarse-grained soils
(with large pouring cylinder)

Determination of relative compaction of fill GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.4

materials

Determination of in-situ bulk density GEOSPEC 3 : 2001 Test 11.3

and in-situ dry density of soil
by Nuclear Densometer Method