1.1 These test methods cover two procedures for determining the cement content of a sample of freshly mixed concrete. These methods are applicable to all freshly mixed portland-cement concrete batches for which calibration can be obtained in advance, except those containing certain aggregates or admixtures, that, when washed over a 150~pm (No. 100) sieve, yield significant and varying amounts of calcium ions in solution under the conditions of the test. The choice of which procedure to use is at the discretion of the user. The environment in which these test methods are used may have some bearing on the choice.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard except in regard to sieve sizes which are in accordance with Specification E 11.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
ASTM C1078-87(1992)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM C1079 Test Methods for Determining the Water Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete (Withdrawn 1998)
ASTM C127 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
ASTM C138/C138M Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM C172 Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM C94 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM C1078-87(1992)e1 history
2021ASTM C1078-87(1992)e1 Test Methods for Determining the Cement Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete (Withdrawn 1998)
1987ASTM C1078-87(1992) Standard Test Methods for Determining the Cement Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete