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Standard Method of Test for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Test Method Title

Standard Method of Test for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

Reference Number

AASHTO T 23

Material

Field Concrete

Test Property

Making and curing concrete test specimens

Description of Test

Concrete is sampled in accordance with AASHTO R 60. Concrete is placed into curing molds in three equal lifts, each lift is rodded 25 times. Each mold is covered to protect against moisture loss, and carefully placed in a protected area.

Number of Test Specimens

1 but typically several specimens per set of cylinders

Test Specimen Size

Typically 4" x 8" or 6" x 12" cylinders

Keywords

compressive strength, concrete, cylinders