Question

What C173 test under the Standard ASTM test method?

(a) Test Method for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

(b) Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

(c) Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

(d) Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland-Cement Concrete

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Enquiry is from Flaws in Concrete and Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete in portion Quality Control of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

The correct option is (b) Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

The explanation is: According to Standard ASTM test methods to evaluate field-placed concrete C173 test is for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method.