1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers obtaining, preparing, and testing cores drilled from concrete for length or compressive strength or splitting tensile strength determinations.

Note 1Appendix X1 provides recommendations for obtaining and testing sawed beams for flexural performance.

1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C78/C78M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)

C174/C174M Test Method for Measuring Thickness of Concrete Elements Using Drilled Concrete Cores

C496/C496M Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C617/C617M Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C642 Test Method for Density, Absorption, and Voids in Hardened Concrete

C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials

C823/C823M Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened Concrete in Constructions

C1231/C1231M Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete Cylinders

C1542/C1542M Test Method for Measuring Length of Concrete Cores

Keywords

compressive strength; concrete coring; concrete sawing; concrete strength; flexural strength; splitting tensile strength ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

DOI: 10.1520/C0042_C0042M-10A

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