ASTM C 31 - STRENGTH SPECIMEN CASTING Flashcards
_ inches greater — than _ times the depth of the beam in it’s tested position.
In beam molds -> what is the REQUIRED LENGTH?
Length at LEAST:
2 inches later — than 3 times the depth of the beam in its tested postion
5/8 inch AND _/8 inch +- 1/_ inch
What are the 2 types (diameter measurement) of tamping rods when making strength specimens?
5/8 inch AND 3/8 inch
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1/16 inch
What rod diameter do you use for a cylinder diameter that is 6 inches or greater?
5/8 inch
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1/16 inch
What rod diameter do you use for a cylinder diameter that is less than 6 inches?
3/8 inch
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1/16 inch
2_ inches?
What is the MAXIMUM length for both tamping rods?
24 inches
_ inches longer than the d…
What is the required length for BOTH tamping rods?
4 inches longer than the depth of the mold
9___ vibrations/minute
What is the minimum frequency (vibrations/minute) for an internal vibrator?
(150 Hz)
9000 vibrations/minute
1/_
“Internal vibrator with an outside diameter no more than __ the diameter or width of the specimen.”
1/4
_ inches longer than the d…
How many inches longer must the vibrator be than the length of the specimen?
At least 3 inches longer than the depth of the container
How often must the internal vibrator be checked by a tachometer for verification?
Every 2 years
1.__ lbs +- 0.5 lbs
What is the required mallet weight for a 1/2 ft3 measure and smaller?
1.25 lbs
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0.5 lbs
2.__ lbs +- 0.5 lbs
What is the required mallet weight for a larger than 1/2 ft3 measure?
2.25 lbs
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0.5 lbs
6 x _ inches – _ x 8 inches
What are the 2 types of cylinder molds (_x_) used when casting strength specimens?
1) 6 x 12 inches
2) 4 x 8 inches
Nominal size of aggregate exceeds _ inches
When must you wet sieve a concrete sample when casting strength specimens?
Nominal max size of aggregate exceeds 2 inches
Do you cast beam molds in a horizontal position? (Y/N)
YES
“Beam length at least (1) _ inches greater than (2) _ times the depth of the beam in its tested position”
1) 2 inches
2) 3
4 in x _ in
What is the minimum beam dimension for a nominal aggregate size of 1 inches or less?
4 in x 4 in