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ASTM 172/C172M
Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
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Civil Engineering
Undergraduate 1
02/26/2015

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Sampling by this practice covers procedures for obtaining representative samples, on which tests are to be performed to determine__ with quality requirements of the specifications under which the concrete is furnished.
Definition
Compliance
Term
This practice covers sampling from four types of mixers, which are,
Definition
Stationary mixers, Drum trucks, Open top mixers, and paving mixers
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The elapsed time between obtaining the first and final portions of a composite sample shall not exceed___minutes.
Definition
15
Term
Portions of a composite sample shall be thoroughly remixed before beginning tests on the sample.
Definition
true
Term
Starte slump, temperature, and air content within ____min. after fabricating the composite sample.
Definition
5
Term
Start molding specimens for strength within___minutes after fabricating the composite sample.
Definition
15
Term
The concrete sample must be protected from contamination and____.
Definition
rapid evaporation
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The minimum size sample for making strength test specimens is.
Definition
1 sq.ft.
Term
When sampling from a stationary mixer, the batch must be sampled at ___or more regularly spaced intervals during discharge of the middle portion of the batch.
Definition
2
Term
When sampling from a paving mixer,obtain samples from at least ____ different portions of the pile and combine them into one composite sample for test purposes.
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5
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When sampling from a truck mixer, sample concrete by collecting __ or more portions take at regularly spaced intervals during discharge of the middle portion of the the batch.
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2
Term
Concrete samples from a truck mixer must be obtained before any water or admixtures are added to the mixer at the job site.
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False
Term
The composite sample from a truck mixer must be obtained from the ____portion of the batch.
Definition
Middle
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When the concrete contains aggregate larger than that permitted for a particular test method, the sample of concrete must be ____before making the test.
Definition
Wet sieved
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