ASTM C511
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ASTM C511 – Standard Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
Scope
ASTM C511 specifies the requirements for:
- Mixing rooms: where paste and mortar specimens are prepared.
- Moist cabinets: where paste, mortar, and concrete specimens are stored.
- Moist rooms: larger storage areas for paste, mortar, and concrete specimens.
- Water storage tanks.
The standard provides detailed guidelines on various aspects, including:
- Temperature and humidity: specific temperature and humidity ranges to be maintained within the rooms, cabinets, and moist rooms to ensure proper curing and storage of specimens.
- Lighting: recommendations for lighting conditions in mixing rooms for accurate visual observation during specimen preparation.
- Ventilation: requirements for ventilation to maintain air quality and prevent the buildup of harmful substances.
- Construction materials: specifications for materials used in the construction of cabinets, rooms, and tanks to ensure durability and prevent contamination of specimens.
- Water quality: guidelines for the quality of water used in testing, including limits on impurities and temperature.
ASTM C511 aims to standardize the environmental conditions for testing hydraulic cements and concretes, ensuring consistent and reliable test results across different laboratories. By adhering to this standard, testing facilities can maintain the quality and integrity of their specimens and produce accurate data for evaluating the performance of cementitious materials.
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Keywords
mixing room; moist cabinet; moist room; water storage tank; hydraulic cement; concrete; temperature; humidity; ventilation; lighting; construction materials; water quality