1.1 This practice covers two procedures for making and curing cylindrical specimens of concrete under conditions that increase the rate of hydration at early ages. The procedures are: A—Warm Water Method and B—Autogenous Curing Method.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2 )
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1768/C1768M-12(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM C1064/C1064M Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
ASTM C1231/C1231M Standard Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Cylindrical Concrete Specimens*, 2023-10-20 Update
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C143/C143M Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete*, 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM C172/C172M Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM C173/C173M Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory*, 2019-12-01 Update
ASTM C231/C231M Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C31/C31M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C470/C470M Standard Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete Test Cylinders Vertically
ASTM C918/C918M Standard Test Method for Measuring Early-Age Compressive Strength and Projecting Later-Age Strength*, 2020-04-01 Update