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ASTM C1749 – Standard Guide for Measurement of the Rheological Properties of Hydraulic Cementious Paste Using a Rotational Rheometer Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Rheological properties determined using this guide include plastic viscosity and yield stress as defined by the Bingham model and apparent viscosity. 4.2 Rheological properties provide information about the workability of hydraulic cementitious paste. …
ASTM C1741 – Standard Test Method for Bleed Stability of Cementitious Post-Tensioning Tendon Grout Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is designed to evaluate the bleed stability of a freshly-mixed grout under static pressure. It can be used in both the laboratory to qualify grout materials and in the field as a quality control …
ASTM C173 – Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method covers the determination of the air content of freshly mixed concrete. It measures the air contained in the mortar fraction of the concrete, but is not affected by air that may …
ASTM C1728 – Standard Specification for Flexible Aerogel Insulation Description: Abstract This specification covers the classification and performance of flexible aerogel thermal insulation. It indicates the mechanical, chemical, and property requirements of the flexible aerogel insulation, such as its thickness, density, and flexibility. It also lists the performance requirements for Types I, II, and III …
ASTM C1723 – Standard Guide for Examination of Hardened Concrete Using Scanning Electron Microscopy Description: Scope 1.1 This guide provides information for the examination of hardened concrete using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX or EDS). Since the 1960s, SEM has been used for the examination of concrete and has proved to …
ASTM C1721 – Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Dimension Stone Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Petrographic examinations are made for the following purposes: 4.1.1 Determine the physical and chemical characteristics (mineralogy, texture, and composition) of the stone specimen that may be observed by petrographic methods and that have a bearing on the performance of the material …
ASTM C172 – Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete Description: Significance and Use 3.1 This practice is intended to provide standard requirements and procedures for sampling freshly mixed concrete from different containers used in the production or transportation of concrete. The detailed requirements as to materials, mixtures, air content, temperature, number of specimens, slump, interpretation …
ASTM C1715 – Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is suitable for use on walls to determine the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to collect water penetrating the exterior wythe and to direct this water back to the exterior …
ASTM C1712 – Standard Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is for the rapid assessment of the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete. 5.2 The method is useful for rapid assessment of the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete during …
ASTM C170 – Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences in compressive strength between the various dimension stones. This test method also provides one element in comparing stones of the same type. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation …
