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Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

Test Method Title

Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

Reference Number

ASTM C42

Material

Concrete

Test Property

Compressive strength

Description of Test

Typically water cooled coring devices or saws are used to obtain samples from the site. Cores are used for determination of compressive strength by ASTM C39.

Number of Test Specimens

1

Test Specimen Size

Cores: 3.75" x 7.5" (minimum) Beams: 6" x 6" x 21" (minimum)

Keywords

beam, core, cylinder