ASTM F2170-11
Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes

Standard No.

ASTM F2170-11

Release Date

2011

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F2170-16

Latest

ASTM F2170-19a

Scope

Moisture permeating from concrete floor slabs affects the performance of flooring systems such as resilient and textile floor coverings and coatings. Manufacturers of such systems generally require moisture testing to be performed before installation on concrete. Internal relative humidity testing is one such method.

Excessive moisture permeating from floor slabs after installation can cause floor covering system failures such as debonding and deterioration of finish flooring and coatings and microbial growth.

Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of the slab only at the time of the test.

1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of percent relative humidity in concrete slabs for field or laboratory tests.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.

Specific warnings are given in Section 7, 10.3.2, and 10.4.4.

ASTM F2170-11 Referenced Document

• ASTM C511 Standard Specification for Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
• ASTM E104 Standard Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions
• ASTM F710 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring

ASTM F2170-11 history

• 2019 ASTM F2170-19a Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2019 ASTM F2170-19 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2018 ASTM F2170-18 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2017 ASTM F2170-17 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2016 ASTM F2170-16b Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2016 ASTM F2170-16a Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2016 ASTM F2170-16 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2011 ASTM F2170-11 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2009 ASTM F2170-09 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
• 2002 ASTM F2170-02 Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes