Test Method Title
Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete.
Reference Number
ASTM C1064
Material
Field Concrete
Test Property
Temperature
Description of Test
Concrete is sampled in accordance with ASTM C172. The temperature of fresh concrete is measured in the field. The probe of a thermometer is inserted into freshly sampled concrete such that the probe is surrounded by at least 3-inches of concrete in all directions. The concrete is compressed around the thermometer using the fingers. The thermometer is allowed to stabilize for a minimum of 2 minutes before the reading is recorded, but within 5 minutes of obtaining the sample.
Number of Test Specimens
1
Test Specimen Size
3 gallons
Keywords
concrete, temperature