DOC. NO.

: ZEC-MSCT-122716
METHOD STATEMENT
CONCRETE TESTING & SAMPLING

METHOD OF STATEMENT

FOR CONCRETE TESTING & SAMPLING

App. By: CEO Issue Date: 27-12-16 Revision: 28-11-2017 1

 DOC. NO.: ZEC-MSCT-122716
METHOD STATEMENT
CONCRETE TESTING & SAMPLING

CONTENTS

1 PURPOSE OF THE METHOD STATEMENT

2 TESTING
Testing for Temperature
Testing for Air Content
Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
Testing for Compressive Strength
3 CONCLUSION

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 DOC. NO.: ZEC-MSCT-122716
METHOD STATEMENT
CONCRETE TESTING & SAMPLING

1. PURPOSE OF THE METHOD STATEMENT

The purpose of this document is to lay down the systematic procedures for the various activities
required for TESTING AND SAMPLING OF CONCRETE. The sampling and testing of
concrete is a common step in the production process. Samples would be taken during production
and required tests then will be carried out on the samples. The product being manufactured during
the testing will then be accepted and rejected based on the test resuls from the samples.

2. TESTING
Testing for Temperature:

When performing temperature tests, good and accurate thermometer will be used which will
surround at least three inches of concrete. Readings will be noted quickly as small samples lose heat
fast. Cold concrete will be preferred as cold concrete can delay curing and stripping time but it
results in good productivity. Temperature tests are useful, not only in determining concrete
performance.

Testing for Air Content:

Air tests determine the total content of entrained and entrapped air in concrete.During batching and
mixing tiny air bubles are created in the concrete mix. If the concrete contains an air entrainig
admixture, these bubbles remain stabilized in the mixture, water and cement. It is important to
carefully control the addition of air entrained. Too much air will result in considerable strength loss.

Certain materials will be added to the concrete that will influnece air contents in the concrete. The
pressure method will be used for mixes containg normal to heavy-weight aggregate. Predetermined
pressure is applied to a calculated sample volume of concrete, squeezes out the air. This results in a
pressure drop that corresponds to the percentage of air in concrete sample. Air meter will be
calibrated before the performance of test.

Second method can be, the volumetric method that is used for dry cast mixes and light weight
concrete. With this method, water is added to a known volume of concrete. The apparatus
containing the sample is then agitated to release the air. The amount of water displaced equals the
volume of air in mix.

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 DOC. NO.: ZEC-MSCT-122716
METHOD STATEMENT
CONCRETE TESTING & SAMPLING

MAKING AND CURING CONCRETE TEST SPECIMENS:

The test describes how cylinderical concrete test specimens are made. Cylinderical sizes are
usually 6in x 12in.or the more common 4in x 8in. The size is either specified in job requirements.

Curing techniques for test samples are important and the method choosen depends on the
product and customer specifications. Concrtete will be tested as per 7-day strength and 28-days
strength.

TESTING FOR COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH:

Compressive strength testing of concrete cylinders will be carried out, to determine the amount of
force it takes to break a cylinder of concrete. A test cylinder is placed in compressive testing
machine, a constant load is applied to the cylinder until it breaks. The compressive strength is
calculated based on the applied load and the size of test cylinder. It is important to center the
cylinder between the loading plates and to apply the load at a constant rate.

3. CONCLUSION:

Testing also allows measuring not only of the quality of specific products but also provides a
way to follow production and quality trends over time. An ongoing commitment to quality is
established by performing the tests described and maintaining a complete record.

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