AS 1726:2017 PDF Download

The AS 1726:2017 standard outlines the requirements for conducting geotechnical site investigations. It establishes a standardized system for identifying, describing, and classifying soils and rocks encountered during these investigations. The standard is applicable to various purposes, including new construction, maintenance of existing facilities, evaluating post-construction performance, assessing failure, and conducting broader geotechnical studies.

The standard emphasizes the importance of thorough and accurate geotechnical site investigations in order to ensure the safety and stability of construction projects. It provides guidelines for conducting these investigations and specifies the necessary procedures and techniques. Additionally, the standard includes explanatory information regarding the changes made from the previous 1993 edition, which can be found in Appendix F.