ASTM C192
Full Name
ASTM C192 – Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
Scope
ASTM C192 provides a comprehensive guide for creating and maintaining concrete test specimens under controlled laboratory conditions. This standard ensures that the specimens are produced consistently and accurately, allowing for reliable and comparable test results.
The scope of ASTM C192 includes:
- Materials preparation: guidelines for the selection, preparation, and storage of materials used in concrete mixtures, such as cement, aggregates, water, and admixtures.
- Concrete mixing: detailed procedures for mixing concrete in the laboratory, including batching, mixing time, and mixing equipment.
- Specimen molding: instructions for preparing molds, placing concrete in molds, consolidating concrete using rodding or vibration techniques, and finishing specimen surfaces.
- Curing conditions: specific requirements for maintaining proper temperature and moisture conditions during the curing period to ensure the optimal development of concrete properties.
- Types of specimens: the standard covers the preparation of various concrete test specimens, including cylinders, beams, prisms, and slabs.
- Intended use: the specimens prepared according to this standard can be used for various tests to assess the mechanical properties, durability, and performance of concrete.
ASTM C192 does not cover:
- Specific test methods: the standard focuses on specimen preparation and curing, not the specific test procedures for evaluating concrete properties.
- Field curing conditions: the standard is designed for laboratory curing and does not address the specific conditions encountered in field curing.
Overall, ASTM C192 is essential for standardizing the preparation and curing of concrete test specimens in the laboratory. By following this standard, researchers and engineers can ensure the consistency and reliability of their test results, leading to better understanding and improvement of concrete materials and structures.
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Keywords
concrete; test specimens; curing; molding; mixing; laboratory; temperature; humidity; consolidation; vibration; rodding