1.1 These test methods covertwo chemicalproceduresfor determining the free-water content of a sample of freshly mixed concrete. These test methods are applicable to either laboratory or field conditions. 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 somebearing on the choice.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard except in regard to sieve sizeswhich are in accordance with Specification E 11.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all o f the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityo f the user o f this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. See Note 1 €or a specificwarning statement.
ASTM C1079-87(1992)e1 Referenced Document
ASTM C1078 Test Methods for Determining the Cement Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete (Withdrawn 1998)
ASTM C138/C138M Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete*, 2023-08-01 Update
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 C1079-87(1992)e1 history
2021ASTM C1079-87(1992)e1 Test Methods for Determining the Water Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete (Withdrawn 1998)
1987ASTM C1079-87(1992) Standard Test Methods for Determining the Water Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete