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AS 1012.4.2:2014

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Methods of testing concrete Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete - Measuring reduction in air pressure in chamber above concrete

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Hardcopy , PDF 1 User , PDF 3 Users , PDF 5 Users , PDF 9 Users

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-04-2014

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Summarise this standard

This Standard sets out the method for determining the air content of freshly mixed concrete from observations of the reduction in air pressure in a chamber above the concrete when the concrete is exposed to the air pressure.

Committee
BD-042
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
978 1 74342 691 3
Pages
7
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

This Standard sets out the method for determining the air content of freshly mixed concretefrom observations of the reduction in air pressure in a chamber above the concrete when theconcrete is exposed to the air pressure (see Note 1). When performed for quality controlpurposes such as for plant production testing or for mixer uniformity tests, the apparent aircontent only may be sufficient. The air content shall be determined when specified.The results obtained are dependent on the compaction method used. This Standard providesfor compaction of the sample by rodding or by vibration or by using self compactingconcrete (SCC) placed in the bowl.NOTES:1 This Standard is intended for use with concretes made with relatively dense naturalaggregates for which the aggregate correction factor can be determined satisfactorily by thetechnique described in Clause 9. It is not recommended for use with concretes made withlightweight aggregates, or aggregates of high porosity (see AS 1012.4.3).2 This Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. The Standarddoes not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. The user of thisStandard should establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Originated as part of AS 1012.4-1983.
Previous edition AS 1012.4.2-1999.
Revised and designated as AS 1012.4.2:2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

AS 1012.4.2 specifies a sampling or test method for concrete; the measured property depends on the cited part. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 1012.4.2 is used by concrete producers, construction laboratories, engineers and inspectors verifying concrete quality. It is an Australian standard published by Standards Australia.

AS 1012.4.2 is listed in this catalog as an Australian standard published by Standards Australia, with its region recorded as Australia only. The catalog does not record a New Zealand adoption of this document.

AS 1012.4.2 specifies a sampling or test method for concrete; the measured property depends on the cited part. In practice it is applied by concrete producers, construction laboratories, engineers and inspectors verifying concrete quality.

AS 1012.4.2 is published by Standards Australia. It is an Australian standard.
£28.59
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