1 AS 1012.8.1:2014 Australian Standard” 5B Methods of testing concrete 3 & Method 8.1: Method for making and curing 58 concrete—Compression and indirect tensile test a specimens Tr 1 SCOPE This Standard sets out the method for the making, and curing of compression and indirect a tensile test specimens of concrete sampled in the laboratory or in the field NOTE: This Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. T Standard should establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior 0 use. e user of this 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard ES AS r 1012 Methods of testing concrete é 1012.1 Method I: Sampling of fresh concrete 1012.2 Method 2: Preparation of concrete mixes in the laboratory 1012.31 Method 3.1: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete—Slump test E 1012.32. Method 3.2: Determination of properties related to the consistency of g concrete—Compacting factor test 1012.3.3 Method 3.3: Determination of properties related to the consistency of ' concrete—Vebe test 1012.34 Method 3.4: Determination of properties related to the consistency of conerete—Compactibility index ¢ 1012.3.5" Method 3.5: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete—Flow test and J ring 1012.4.1 Method 4.1: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete— = Measuring reduction in concrete volume with increased ait pressure 1012.4.2 Method 4.2: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete— ‘Measuring reduction in air pressure in chamber above conerete 1012.4.3 Method 4.3: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete— Measuring ait volume when concrete dispersed in water 1012.9 Method 9: Determination of the compressive strength of conerete specimens 1is2 Test sieve 2758 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes 2798.1 Part t: Concrete agg * To be published. @ STANDARDS Standards Australia “Australia3 AS 1012.8.1:2014 (i) ‘The concrete shall be passed through an appropriate size of sieve, in accordance with AS 1152, to remove the larger aggregate portions enabling the remaining, concrete to comply with the requirements for standard moulds. NOTE: Test results from these specimens are not representative of the concrete as supplied, but can provide comparative data for purposes of control 6 EQUIPMENT 6.1 Moulds 6A General Moulds shall be made of non-absorbent material, which does not react with cement paste, and their internal surfaces shall have a smooth finish. Each mould shall be provided with a baseplate, which may be integral or separate, Moulds with separate baseplates shall be provided with Iugs or suitable means for their attachment. The moulds shall be substantial enough to hold their form without distortion and shall be leak-proof. Moulds shall be provided with suitable covers designed to minimize the loss of moisture from the specimens When compacting by ramming, moulds shall be fitted with a removable collar, approximately 150 mm high, mounted above and with the same internal diameter as the mould, Each mould shall be marked for identification. 6.1.2. Cylinder moulds When the cylinder moulds are clamped, they shall be capable of moulding specimens such that (a) _ the diameter of the cast specimen at any point shall not vary from the average for that mould by more than +1 mm; (b) the ends of the cast specimen shall be plane and perpendicular to the axis within 40.5 degrees; and (©) the height of the cast specimen shall be between 1.95 times and 2,05 times the average diameter. 6.1.3 Baseplares The surface of the baseplate in contact with the concrete shall not vary from a plane by more than £0.05 mm. 6.2 Rod for hand compaction The rod used for the compaction of conerete in cylinder moulds shall comply with the relevant requirements of AS 1012.3.1, AS 1012.3.2 and AS 1012.3.3. 6.3. Vibrators Internal vibrators used for the compaction of concrete shall have a frequency of vibration of at least 115 Hz, The outside diameter of the vibrating element inserted into the concrete shall be not more than 20% of the least dimension of the mould to be filled, but shall be at least 15 mm. External vibrators used for the compaction of concrete shall have a frequency of vibration of at least 50 Hz, Provision shall be made for clamping the mould securely to the vibrator. ater 6.4 Rammer The steel rammer used for the compaction of low slump concrete shall comply with the relevant requirements of AS 1012.3.4, wow standards o°g.au © Standards Austalia, Copyrighted rs AS 1012.8.12014 2 2 (©) Place conerete in the mould in approximately equal layers using a scoop ensuring § symmetrical distribution of the concrete within the mould, see Clause 7.6 for self 3 compacting concrete. 3 £ (© Compact the concrete without causing segregation or excessive laitance by rodding, 2 vibrating or ramming, as appropriate, as described in Clauses 7.3, 7.4 or 7.5. S (g) Complete moulding within 20 min of the completion of mixing the composite sample. 7.3 Compaction by rodding ‘The procedure for the compaction by rodding of specimens shall be as follows: (@) For nominal 150 mm diameter, fill the moulds in three approximately equal layers; for nominal 100 mm diameter, fill the moulds in two approximately equal layers. (b) Compact each layer by rodding, the strokes being distributed uniformly over the cross-section of the mould, (c) Do not contact the baseplate of the mould with the rod, For each upper layer just penetrate into the underlying layer with at least the first 10 strokes. The number of strokes per layer shall be— (i) for nominal 100 mm diameter cylinders... 25 strokes per layer; and (ii) for nominal 150 mm diameter cylinders... 38 strokes per layer. (d) Close any holes remaining in the surface of cach layer by tapping the sides of the mould with the mallet, (e) Place sufficient concrete in the last layer to overfill the mould when compacted; however, if the mould is not completely filled after partial compaction of the top layer, add some additional concrete and complete the compaction. (0) Strike off and smooth the surface of the concrete. Avoid a mirror finish. 80 90 COMPACTIBILITY INDEX ZL 4 0.75 0.80 0.85 COMPACTING FACTOR LEAT SUS UG EESTI 6 10 5 VEBE VALUE LLL ROA RE ES 10 40 100 SLUMP 2 3 ERLERal unFanion (Ro SSHTOTORGT GZ 8 = FIGURE 1 CONSISTENCY LIMITATIONS ON THE USE (OF VARIOUS MOULDING PROCEDURES. vr standards. 019 au © Standaras Australia1 AS W012.s.1:2014 9 CURING 9.1 Standard temperature zones For the purpose of this Standard, Australia shall be divided into two zones, as follows: (a) ‘The Standard Temperate Zone, which shall include Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and that portion of Western Australia south of latitude 25°S, (b) The Standard Tropical Zone which shall include Queensland, Northern Territory and that portion of Western Australia, north of latitude 25°S, By agreement between the designer and concrete supplier, the requitements of the alternative temperature zone may be applied. 9.2. Initial curing 9.2.1 Specimens made in the laboratory Except for the minimum disturbance that may occur where carly capping procedures are used (see AS 1012.9), specimens made in the laboratory shall be stored undisturbed in their moulds on a rigid horizontal surface for @ petiod not less than 18 h nor more than 36 h, The air around the specimens shall be maintained within the following temperature range: 23 42°C. sn2T 42°C. (a) Standard Temperate Zone. (b) Standard Tropical Zone. Covets shall be used to minimize the loss of moisture from the specimen. 9.2.2 Specimens made in the field ‘As soon as is practicable after a period of 18 h from moulding, the test specimens shall be placed under standard moist-curing conditions (see Clause 9.3). The time between moulding and entry into the standard moist-curing conditions shall not exceed 36 h. NOTE: The aim is to provide conditions for test specimens that give a maximum of protection from extremes of temperatures and loss of moisture during their storage in the field. Specimens made in the field shall be stored under the following conditions: (a) Undisturbed in their moulds, with lids fitted so as to minimize the loss of moisture from the specimen, on a rigid horizontal surface for a period of not less than 18h from moulding (see Note 1). (b) Ata location, near moulding, protected at all times from strong winds and direct sunlight (©) Under a suitable insulating cover (see Note 2), NOTES: 1 Where necessary, specimens may be carefully moved immediately after moulding to a protected on-site location. A reflective double-sided aluminium foil, Grade 501 or equivalent, wrapped around the specimens has been found to provide effective insulation during most weather conditions. 9.2.3 Non-compliance with initial curing conditions When standard moist-curing does not commence within 36 h of moulding, the test results shall be liable to rejection, Under these circumstances the following data shall be recorded: (a) The reason for the delay. (b) The length of time between moulding and commencement of standard moist-curing, (c) ‘The ambient maximum and minimum temperatures in the locality of the curing, ww standards org a4 © Standards Austral,° AS 1012.8.1:2014 11 TRANSPORT OF SPECIME! TO LABORATORY 11.1 Specimens transported from the field to the laboratory When specimens are transported to a laboratory, they shall be carried in such a way that physical damage is avoided, loss of moisture is minimized and temperature extremes are prevented. NOTE: Demoulded specimens should be protected during transportation by means such as wrapping in wet hessian or wet newspaper, and packing in plastics bags within sealed stout 11.2 Specimens transported from a storage laboratory to a testing laboratory When specimens are moved from a storage laboratory to a testing facility they shall be transported with extreme care to avoid physical damage, moisture loss or temperature variations outside those permitted in Clause 9.3. When specimens are transported to a laboratory, they shall be carried in such a way that physical damage is avoided, loss of moisture is minimized and temperature extremes are prevented, Upon arrival at the receiving laboratory, an inspection of the specimens shall be carried out to ensure no damage has occurred and they are still in a moist state. Record the time the specimens are outside the standard laboratory curing conditions, any damage and, if possible, the maximum and minimum temperatures during transportation 12. RECORDS ‘The following information concerning the specimens shall be recorded (a) Identification of specimen, (b) Date and time of moulding (c) Nominal dimensions of specimen, (€) Job site or laboratory where moulded. (e) If the test sample has been sieved, the nominal maximum size of aggregate prior to sieving and the sieve size used. (0) Consistency and method of compaction, (g) Curing history of specimens, i.e.— (i) zone; (ii) deviations from initial curing requirement as detailed in Clause 9. (iii) date and time of commencement of standard moist-curin cs (iv) transportation history if the specimens had moved after standard curing was commenced; and z (¥) method and duration of standard moist-curing (h) Condition of specimen on arrival at the laboratory, where applicable. 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