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1 AS 1012.3.4 1998
Australian Standard
Methods of testing concrete
PREFACE
This Standard was prepared by Standards Australia Committee BD/42, Methods of Testing
Concrete, to supersede, in part, AS 1012.3 1983. This method is one of a series
applying to the sampling and testing of concrete.
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METHOD
1 SCOPE This Standard sets out the method for determining the compactibility index,
for concrete, where the expected slump is less than 10 mm and the nominal size of
aggregate does not exceed 40 mm.
NOTE: This Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This
Standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.
4 APPARATUS
4.1 Mould A standard cylinder mould (300 mm high 150 mm dia.) complying with
AS 1012.8, with a removable collar 150 mm high mounted above it, which shall have the
same internal diameter as the cylinder.
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4.2 Rammer A steel rammer with a 50 mm diameter face and a drop mass of 2.7 kg,
equipped with a suitable device to control the height of drop to a free fall of 300 mm.
One suitable design of hand apparatus is shown in Figure 1 and Table 1, and is identical
to the standard rammer specified in AS 1289.5.1.1.
4.3 Scoop The scoop shall be made from non absorbent material not readily attacked
by cement paste and suitable for taking increments of concrete.
NOTE: The scoop should be large enough to accommodate the maximum size of aggregate in
the concrete, of sufficient size to obtain a representative sample but small enough to restrict
mass of scoopful of concrete to a size that is able to be handled.
4.4 Ruler An appropriate steel ruler is required.
5 SAMPLING
5.1 Field Sampling For concrete sampled in the field, the test sample shall be obtained
in accordance with the requirements of AS 1012.1.
5.2 Laboratory Sampling For concrete made in the laboratory, the test sample shall
be prepared in accordance with AS 1012.2.
(b) Ensure that the internal surface of the standard cylinder mould is clean and free
from set concrete.
(c) Moisten the internal surface of the cylinder by wiping with a damp cloth
immediately before commencing each test.
(d) Firmly fix the 150 mm extension to the top of the cylinder mould, and place the
entire apparatus on a level rigid surface free from vibration or shock.
(e) Place the concrete to be tested gently into the mould and overfill the standard
cylinder mould. As each scoopful of concrete is being placed, move the scoop in
contact with and around the rim of the collar. This is to assist symmetrical
distribution of the concrete within the mould.
(f) Remove the collar then strike off the excess concrete remaining above the top of the
cylinder by moving a trowel, with blade horizontal, across the top of the mould.
(g) Replace the collar and compact the concrete remaining in the standard cylinder
mould with 100 blows of the rammer, working to a regular repetitive pattern to
ensure uniform compaction.
(h) Remove the collar and determine the mean drop in surface level from not less than
three evenly spaced measurements.
(i) Complete the overall procedure within 30 min. from time of sampling.
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9 REPORT In the event of a report being prepared, the following information shall be
included:
(a) Identification of the concrete.
(b) Date and location of test.
(c) Compactibility index.
(d) Reference to this Standard, i.e. AS 1012.3.4.
(e) Such other information contained in the sampling records (see AS 1012.1) as may
be requested.
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TABLE 1
DIMENSIONS AND TOLERANCES FOR SUITABLE RAMMER
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This Australian Standard was prepared by Committee BD/42, Methods of Testing Concrete. It was approved on behalf of
the Council of Standards Australia on 10 July 1998 and published on 5 September 1998.
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