This Standard defines requirements and specifies methods for taking samples of aggregates and sands, for subdividing samples and for packing and forwarding samples for examination and testing. This Standard is limited to aggregate and rock products with a nominal size of 63 mm or less. The Standard may be applied to non-stabilized soil product or soil and rock blends, again provided that the maximum particle size is less than 75 mm. For rock, aggregate and soil products larger than these sizes AS 1141.3.2 applies.

NOTE: Provided that care is taken in adapting them, the procedures described in this Standard may be used for sampling other materials such as compacted layers of soil in earthworks construction, or asphaltic concrete prior to compaction. This Standard is referenced by the various AS 1289 sampling methods in relation to soil sampling.