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title: "ASTM C190"
url: "https://mat-cs.com/astm-c190/"
description: "This test method covers the determination of the tensile strength of hydraulic cement mortars employing the briquet specimen."
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ASTM Standard

# ASTM C190

STANDARD TEST METHOD FOR TENSILE STRENGTH OF HYDRAULIC CEMENT MORTARS

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This test method covers the determination of the tensile strength of hydraulic cement mortars employing the briquet specimen. It is primarily for use by those interested in research on methods for determining tensile strength of hydraulic cement.