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1 AS 1012.1 1993
Australian Standard
Methods of testing concrete
PREFACE
This edition of this Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee on
Methods of Testing Concrete as part of its ongoing program to revise the AS 1012 series
of Standards on the testing of concrete. It supersedes AS 1012.11981.
CONTENTS
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1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 TEST SAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 SAMPLING LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7 SAMPLING PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
8 MIXING THE TEST SAMPLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
9 RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
METHOD
1 SCOPE This Standard sets out the method for obtaining samples of freshly-mixed
concrete
(a) directly from mixers;
(b) from agitator or non-agitator units;
(c) from concrete deposited in readiness for casting; and
(d) from concrete deposited in the forms.
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3 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions below apply.
3.1 Composite samplethree or more sample increments mixed in accordance with
Clause 8.
3.2 Individual samplea single sample increment of the concrete.
3.3 Sample incrementthe basic unit of sampling. Sample increments are taken in
approximately equal volumes so that three or more sample increments constitute a
composite sample (see Clauses 4, 6 and 7). Each sample increment is not less than
0.005 m3 (5 L) of concrete.
4 APPARATUS
4.1 Sample container A container of sufficient size to hold a sample increment.
NOTE: A 9 L bucket is commonly used.
4.2 Scoop A scoop, shovel or other receptacle used for sampling concrete, which shall
have a capacity of not less than 1 L.
4.3 Thermometer A thermometer which measures with an accuracy of 1C.
4.4 Mixing surface A mixing surface which shall
(a) contain the sample; and
(b) be smooth, clean and non-absorbent.
Mixing surfaces shall be horizontal with a minimum surface area of 0.5 m2 .
NOTE: A square surface measuring 0.75 m 0.75 m with raised edges would be suitable.
Where wheelbarrows are used, they shall have a minimum capacity of 170 L (6 cu. ft.).
5 TEST SAMPLES The test sample shall be a composite sample, except that
individual samples may be taken when
(a) the batch volume being sampled is less than 1 m 3; or
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(b) unless otherwise specified in Clauses 7.3 and 7.4, the test is for consistence only.
The volume of the composite sample shall be sufficient to carry out all the tests required,
but in any case shall be not less than 0.015 m 3 (15 L) of concrete.
NOTE: Where the range of tests being conducted on the composite sample requires a volume
of concrete greater than 0.015 m 3 (15 L), references may be made to Appendix A which
tabulates minimum working volumes for each of the tests covered by this series of Standards.
7 SAMPLING PROCEDURE
7.1 General Where sample increments are to be obtained using a scoop, no more than
five scoops of concrete shall be used.
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The operation of taking the sample increments and mixing the composite sample shall be
completed as quickly as possible. In no case shall the elapsed time between the
commencement of taking the sample increments and the completion of mixing the
composite sample exceed 20 min.
7.2 Sampling from central and work-site mixers, truck mixers and agitators by
gradual discharge (e.g. chute)
7.2.1 Uninterrupted discharge The procedure for taking samples of concrete from
central and work-site mixers, truck mixers and agitators by gradual discharge is as
follows:
(a) Do not take sample increments during the discharge of the first 0.2 m 3 or from the
last 0.2 m 3 of the batch.
(b) Take each sample increment by diverting the entire stream so that it discharges into a
sample container or by using a scoop to otherwise obtain a representative sample of
the concrete being discharged.
NOTE: The rate of discharge may be slowed in order to enable sampling of the entire
discharge stream.
(c) Do not regulate the rate of discharge to permit sampling by suppressing or diverting
a part of the discharge stream.
(d) Take three or more sample increments at regular intervals throughout the discharge
period except that, from batches of 1 m 3 or less, take an individual sample at about
the halfway point of discharge. Alternatively, where it can be shown that the mixer
uniformity complies with AS 1379, three or more separate sample increments may be
taken at any time during the discharge, provided Item (a) is complied with.
7.2.2 Sampling for consistence test only Where a batch is to be sampled for
acceptance on a consistence-control basis, unless otherwise specified in Clause 7.3 or 7.4,
an individual sample shall be obtained from the batch immediately after the discharge of
the first 0.2 m3 of concrete.
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7.2.3 Slow discharge If it is expected that the time of discharge will exceed 30 min,
the procedure is as follows:
(a) Sample the discharge during the first 30 min in accordance with Clause 7.2.1 (see
also the requirements in Clause 7.1).
(b) If tests are required on the remainder of the discharge, separately sample the
discharge for each subsequent 30 min, or part thereof, in accordance with
Clause 7.2.1.
7.2.4 Terminated discharge Where the discharge of concrete from a mixer is
terminated at a stage when insufficient sample increments are available to form the
composite sample, take the required additional sample increments from the concrete at or
adjacent to the placing point, in accordance with Clause 7.4 (see also the Note to
Clause 7.2.5).
7.2.5 Interrupted discharge Where the discharge of concrete from a mixer is
interrupted at a stage when insufficient sample increments are available to form the
composite sample, take the required additional sample increments either from the concrete
at or adjacent to the placing point in accordance with Clause 7.4, or discard any original
sample increments and sample the subsequent discharge of the mixer in accordance with
Clause 7.2.1.
NOTE: Situations which are not covered by Clauses 7.2.4 and 7.2.5 may occur on site. In
these instances a sampling procedure should be used which will provide, within a reasonable
period of time, a representative sample of the concrete concerned.
7.3 Sampling from non-agitator units Irrespective of the size of the batch, samples
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8 MIXING THE TEST SAMPLE To form each composite sample, the sample
increments, obtained as set out in Clause 7, shall be mixed as follows:
(a) Moisten the mixing surface with a damp cloth prior to depositing the sample
increments.
(b) Protect the mixing surface and the sample increments of concrete from adverse
weather conditions such as hot sunshine, drying wind and rain.
(c) Mix the sample to ensure uniformity.
(d) Measure the temperature of the concrete sample to the nearest 1C by inserting a
thermometer into a mix sample of approximately the volume of the slump cone (i.e.
6 L).
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Where individual samples are used they shall be remixed as set out above to obviate
segregation prior to testing.
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APPENDIX A
VOLUMES OF CONCRETE REQUIRED FOR TESTS COVERED BY AS 1012
(Informative)
The volumes of concrete given in Column 2 of Table A1 are working volumes required to
mould specimens used to carry out the applicable test method given in Column 1. The
quantities have been determined to ensure that there will be a surplus after the specimens
have been prepared.
TABLE A1
MINIMUM WORKING VOLUMES
1 2
Test method of AS 1012 Volume, m3 (L)
1012.3: Methods for the determinati on of propert ies related to the
consistence of concrete:
Method 1: Slump test 0.006 (6)
Method 2: Compacti ng factor test 0.010 (10)
Method 3: VEBE test 0.006 (6)
Method 4: Compacti bili ty index 0.006 (6)
1012.4: Methods for the determinati on of air content of freshly
mixed concrete:
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This Austr alian Standard was prepared by Commit tee BD/42, Methods of Testing Concrete. It was approved on behalf of
the Council of Standards Australi a on 19 Apri l 1993 and publi shed on 12 July 1993.
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