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ASTM C321 – Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars (Withdrawn 2021) Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test offers a method of determining the bond strength between chemical-resistant mortars and chemical-resistant brick. The results obtained by this test method should be used as a guide in, but not as the sole basis for, …
ASTM C311 – Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Coal Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Concrete Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These test methods are used to develop data for comparison with the requirements of Specification C618 or Specification C1697. These test methods are based on standardized testing in the laboratory and are not intended to …
ASTM C31 – Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This practice provides standardized requirements for making, and curing test specimens in the field. This practice also provides requirements for transporting test specimens to the laboratory, and for curing test specimens in the laboratory. Depending on …
ASTM C308 – Standard Practice for Working, Initial Setting, and Service Strength Setting Times of Chemical-Resistant Resin Mortars Description: Significance and Use 4.1 These methods offer a means of estimating the working time, initial setting time and service strength setting time of chemical-resistant resin mortars. The results obtained should serve as a guide in, but not …
ASTM C307 – Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortar, Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacings Description: Significance and Use 4.1 It is recognized that chemical-resistant mortars, grouts, and monolithic surfacings are not usually under tension when in service; however, such data are useful for purposes of determining the rate of cure and other properties. 4.2 This …
ASTM C305 – Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This practice is intended for use in the mechanical mixing of pastes and mortars for the testing of hydraulic cements. Scope 1.1 This practice covers the mechanical mixing of hydraulic cement pastes and mortars of …
ASTM C303 – Standard Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Board–Type Thermal Insulation Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Dimensional measurements of the product thermal insulation are essential in determining compliance of a product with specification limits. Dimensional measurements of various test specimens are also required by the specific test method. 5.2 Density measurements …
ASTM C297 – Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions Description: Significance and Use 5.1 In a sandwich panel, core-to-facing bond integrity is necessary to maintain facing stability and permit load transfer between the facings and core. This test method can be used to provide information on the strength and quality of core-to-facing …
ASTM C295 – Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Petrographic examinations are made for the following purposes: 5.1.1 To determine the physical and chemical characteristics of the material that may be observed by petrographic methods and that have a bearing on the performance of the material in its intended …
ASTM C293 – Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam With Center-Point Loading) Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This test method is used to determine the modulus of rupture of specimens prepared and cured in accordance with Practices C31/C31M or C192/C192M. The strength determined will vary where there are differences in specimen size, preparation, moisture …
