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ASTM C471 – Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Gypsum and Gypsum Products (Metric) Description: Scope 1.1 These test methods cover the chemical analysis of gypsum and gypsum panel products, including gypsum ready-mixed plaster, gypsum wood-fibered plaster, and gypsum concrete. 1.2 These test methods appear in the following order: Sections Preparation of Sample …
ASTM C469 – Standard Test Method for Static Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson’s Ratio of Concrete in Compression Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method provides a stress to strain ratio value and a ratio of lateral to longitudinal strain for hardened concrete at whatever age and curing conditions may be designated. 3.2 The modulus of …
ASTM C465 – Standard Specification for Processing Additions for Use in the Manufacture of Hydraulic Cements Description: Abstract This specification covers the criteria and tests to be used for determining whether a processing addition meets the requirement. When proposed addition is accepted for general use in Portland cement, tests shall be made on cements prepared …
ASTM C457 – Standard Test Method for Microscopical Determination of Parameters of the Air-Void System in Hardened Concrete D
ASTM C454- Standard Test Method for Disintegration of Carbon Refractories by Alkali Description: Significance and Use 2.1 The disintegration of carbon refractories by alkali attack at elevated temperatures is an important consideration in using these materials for certain applications. Disruption of carbon refractories in the test is sensitive to a number of variables, including alkali concentration, …
ASTM C42 – Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method provides standardized procedures for obtaining and testing specimens to determine the compressive, splitting tensile, and flexural strength of in-place concrete. 3.2 Generally, test specimens are obtained when doubt exists about the in-place …
ASTM C451 – Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Paste Method) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The purpose of this test method is to determine the degree to which a cement paste develops early stiffening or to establish whether or not a cement complies with a specification limit on early stiffening. 5.2 When used …
ASTM C447 – Standard Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This practice is intended for use as a guide in evaluating the behavior of insulations at elevated temperatures, and in judging suitability for use under the conditions of an intended application. It is not intended for acceptance …
ASTM C441 – Standard Test Method for Effectiveness of Pozzolans or Ground Blast-Furnace Slag in Preventing Excessive Expansion of Concrete Due to the Alkali-Silica Reaction Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method may be used as a preliminary or screening test to evaluate the relative effectiveness of a number of different materials being considered for …
ASTM C430 – Standard Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve Description: Abstract This test method covers hydraulic cement fineness tests performed using a sieve. The sieve frame should be made of a circular metal matching the specified dimensions, fitted with either a stainless steel woven-wire sieve cloth or …
