SANS 5861 3 2006 Concrete tests Making and curing of test specimens The South African Bureau of Standards 2006b SANS 5863 2006 Concrete tests Compressive strength of hardened concrete The South African Bureau of Standards 2006c The following aspects of the test standards are compared in Table 1
Concrete Test Cube Moulds Made from cast iron steel these are used to form specimens for concrete compressive strength testing Holding the concrete during the curing process these steel cubes can be easily disassembled allowing moulded concrete to be either tested or stored for quality control purposes
1 Introduction 2 Pavement Composition and Behaviour 3 Materials Testing 4 Standards 5 Laboratory Management 6 Road Prism and Pavement Investigations
What size should the concrete cubes be Concrete cubes are typically made in moulds with dimensions of 100mm x 100mm x 100mm The moulds have to meet the British Standard for testing hardened concrete BS EN 12390 1 2000 When should the cubes be tested The concrete should be tested after 7 days and after 28 days
Compressive Strength Test of Concrete The compressive strength test of concrete is an essential procedure that helps engineers and construction professionals evaluate the strength and durability of concrete structures The test is commonly done on concrete cubes using a compressive testing machine to determine the maximum compression load the cube can withstand before
Some slowly reacting and non reactive Australian aggregates and reactive aggregates from South Africa Canada and Japan have been subjected to accelerated testing of mortar bars and concrete
Roadlab carries out tests on concrete asphalt soil and gravel aggregate and bitumen with laboratories across Africa CALL US 27 11 828 0279 EMAIL info With our dedicated concrete technologist we can offer the broadest range of concrete services in South Africa from on site sampling and laboratory strength testing to specialist
Accurate strength tests for concrete grout and masonry specimens in the form of cylinders beams or cubes begin with proper curing as required in their respective ASTM and AASHTO standards yet one of the most common errors found in CCRL Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory audits is the inability to maintain specified curing
The Slump Test Materials and tools • A sample of freshly mixed concrete about half a wheelbarrow full • A wheelbarrow and shovel • A flat steel plate about 600 x 600‑mm by 3‑mm thick • A metric rule or tape measure • A scoop • A steel tamping rod 16‑mm in diameter by 600‑mm long that has at least one end rounded • A standard slump mould see Figure 1
The Slump Test Materials and tools • A sample of freshly mixed concrete about half a wheelbarrow full • A wheelbarrow and shovel • A flat steel plate about 600 x 600‑mm by 3‑mm thick • A metric rule or tape measure • A scoop • A steel tamping rod 16‑mm in diameter by 600‑mm long that has at least one end rounded • A standard slump mould see Figure 1
Roadlab carries out tests on concrete asphalt soil and gravel aggregate and bitumen with laboratories across Africa CALL US 27 11 828 0279 EMAIL info With our dedicated concrete technologist we can offer the broadest range of concrete services in South Africa from on site sampling and laboratory strength testing to specialist
PC4 Drilling vertically orientated and Testing of Concrete Cores ≤100mm diameter a Setting up at each position hole R b Drilling of a metre core core R c Preparation of concrete cylinder/core for testing cylinder R d Curing and testing of concrete cylinder/core cylinder R R 1 R 1 Note
Critical Review of the South African Concrete Durability Index Tests MSc Eng Dissertation Presented by Zaahir Mukadam Date 29 /04/2014 Supervisor Professor Mark Gavin Alexander Co supervisor Associate Professor Hans Dieter Beushausen 4 Critical Review of the South African Concrete Durability Index Tests
Compressive strength is testes by pouring cubes of fresh concrete and measuring the force needed to break the concrete cubes at prescribed interval as they harden According to Building Code Requirements for reinforced concrete ACI 318 as long as no single test more than 500 psi below the design strength and the average of three consecutive
Concrete and aggregate used in your construction projects has to meet strict regulations and quality standards As these standards are often compulsory concrete and aggregate testing by an independent third party is necessary to help assure compliance
What You Need to Know About South Africa s Building Regulations; SA Housebreaking Hotspots Exposed What Thieves Want; Solar Theft on the Rise as SA Faces Energy Challenges; South African Homeowners Face New Financial Pressures; How to Save Energy Insights from SANS10400 XA 2 Regulations; Please Note
Concrete Testing Concrete Quality Control Testing and Concrete Mix Design Slump Test and Sampling of Fresh Concrete Manufacture of Concrete Cubes on site and in house Geotechnical Solutions is authorized by the South African Department of Health s Nuclear Regulatory Body to carry out field density nuclear gauge compaction tests
Cape Laboratory Equipment Pty Ltd is a Cape Town Based Company who pride ourselves on quality service and commitment to our customers We manufacture and supply Soils Concrete Asphalt and Cement Testing Equipment to the construction Industry With extensive experience we are geared to cater for all of your testing equipment needs
Hardened Concrete Testing Code UTC 0810 Standards EN 12390 1 12390 2; BS 1881 Product Codes UTC 0810 Cube Mould 100 mm Cast Iron UTC 0812 Cube Mould 100 mm Two Gang Plastic UTC 0815 Cube Mould 150 mm Cast Iron UTC 0820 Cube Mould 150 mm Plastic UTC 0821 Cube Mould 150 mm High Quality Plastic UTC 0825 Cube Mould 200 mm Cast […]
Curing Test Specimens CS1 2010 Section 10 Immediately after the specimens concrete cubes is made it shall be stored in a place free form vibration and in conditions which will prevent the loss of moisture and avoid extremes of temperature
Cube Test Outlined In a cube test special moulds which are laboratory tested are used to create cubes from samples of fresh concrete These cubes are then Save time & money on site by unlocking HouseBuild s premium building regulations & building guidelines
Our accredited facility provides a wide variety of concrete testing services to evaluate the strength durability and overall quality of concrete Our accredited facility uses cutting edge equipment and industry standard methods to carry out tests for factors such as compressive strength flexural strength workability consistency and density