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Concrete Field Sampling
ACI Concrete Field Sampling AASHTO Concrete Classifications
Concrete for use in highway bridges is defined as Class A, B, C, P,
or S. Class A is prescribed unless another class of concrete is
more appropriate. Class A concrete shall contain six (6) sacks of
cement to the cubic yard The water content shall not exceed six
(6.0) U.S. gallons per sack of cement (W/C < .54) Class B
concrete is for footings, pedestals, massive pier shafts, and
gravity walls. Class B concrete shall contain five (5) sacks of
cement to the cubic yard. The water content shall not exceed six
and a half (6.5) gallons per sack of cement (W/C < .58 Class C
concrete is prescribed for thin sections Class P concrete is used
when compressive strengths in excess of 4,000 psi Class S is used
for concrete deposited underwater American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Concrete for use in
highway bridges is defined as Class A, B, C, P, or S. Class A
concrete is generally prescribed unless another class of concrete
is more appropriate. Class B concrete is for footings, pedestals,
massive pier shafts, and gravity walls. Class C concrete is
prescribed for thin sections. Class P concrete is used when
compressive strengths in excess of 4,000 psi (28 MPa) are needed
and Class S is used for concrete deposited underwater. The
requirements for these five classes are prescriptive in that a
minimum cementitious materials content and maximum
water-cementitious materials ratio are specified in addition to the
performance requirement of a minimum compressive strength. For many
high performance concrete applications, performance based
specifications are more applicable.See the AASHTO Construction
Specifications for further details. Frequency of Field
Sampling
ACI defines requirements of evaluation and acceptance of concrete
on the job. 3 criteria establish the required minimum sampling
frequency: Once each day a given class is placed, nor less than
Once for each 150 yd3 of each class placed each day, nor less than.
Once for each 5000 ft2 of slab or wall surface area placed each day
Minimum of 5 tests are required if less than 5 batches are
required. Frequency of Field Sampling
When less than 50 yd3 of concrete are to be placed: strength tests
not required if satisfactory evidence of strength has been
submitted and approved (previous quality assurance discussion)
Field Sampling & Testing
A standard cylinder mold is 6 in diameter and 12 high. One test
result is considered the average of two cylinders at 28-days. Not
more than one test (2 cylinders) shall be taken from a single
batch. Water may not be added to the batch after the sample is
taken. Sampling The Concrete Proper molding of cylinders for
compressive strength: Molded on rigid surface free of vibration
Placed in 3 lifts Rodded 25 strokes per layer To consolidate the
layers, tap the outside of the cylinder lightly with the rod until
holes close Trowel finish the top surface Cover with a plastic lid
once bleed water has evaporated Sampling The Concrete Flexural
Beams:
Modulus of Rupture for Pavement Design Purposes 6 x 6 x 20 beams
Cast in two layers Rodded once for each 2 in2 of surface area
Tapped with rubber mallet 10 times each layer Spade along edges
Finish & cover R=Pl bd2 Storing Field Samples Once field
samples are taken: Prevent:
evaporation exposure to direct sunlight Exposure to radiant heat
sources Store between 60o and 80o Transport to lab within 48 hours
Field Testing Field test must meet project specifications:
Slump
Air Entrainment Unit Weight Lab Curing & Testing Once the
samples arrive at the lab: Demold
Store in moist condition (limetank or moist-cure room) Store at
73.4o+/- 3o Tested at 28-days Investigation of Low-Strength Test
Results
If lab-cured cylinders from the field have average strengths below
specified by more than 500 psi: Verify sampling & testing
procedures: Properly surfaced specimens? Initial curing over 80 (in
field)? Frozen cylinders? Extra days in the field? Impact during
transport? Delay in curing at the lab? Improper testing procedure?
Lab is held accountable Low Results: What Then? 3 cores should be
taken from the structure in question for each substandard lab test.
core tests shall be considered adequate if the average is equal to
85% of specified.and... and if no single test is less than 75% of
specified When Results are NOT Acceptable
Strengthening of the structure or removal / replacement is
required!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$