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Bulletin No. - 8
October 2004
The representative sample of fresh concrete can be
obtained directly from the mixer or from concrete at
the time & place of deposition.
Procedure for collection from Mixers: Collect a
minimum three approximately equal samples from a
batch during its discharge. Samples can be taken at
about the time when , & quarters of the
concrete have been discharged from the mixer. If
more than three samples are taken, then it shall be
at equally spaced intervals.
Procedure for collection from concrete at the
time & place of deposition: Collection of sample
can be from not less than five well-distributed
portions, avoiding the edge of the mass where
segregation may have occurred.
Mixing of composite sample: The composite
sample obtained by either of the methods shall be
mixed in such a manner as to ensure uniformity.
The sample thus obtained shall be used immediately
for the purpose of carrying out the tests. Care shall
be taken to protect the sample from weather
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