1 AS 1012.8.

1—2000
TM
Australian Standard

Methods of testing concrete

AS 1012.8.1

Method 8.1: Method for making and curing

concrete— Compression and indirect tensile test
specimens

1 SCOPE
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This Standard sets out the method for the making and curing of compression and indirect
tensile test specimens of concrete sampled in the laboratory or in the field.
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
to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1012 Methods of testing concrete
1012.1 Method 1: Sampling of fresh concrete
1012.2 Method 2: Preparation of concrete mixes in the laboratory
1012.3.1 Method 3.1: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete
— Slump test
1012.3.2 Method 3.2: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete
— Compacting factor test
1012.3.3 Method 3.3: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete
— Vebe test
1012.3.4 Method 3.4: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete
— Compactibility index
1012.4.1 Method 4.1: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete—
Measuring reduction in concrete volume with increased air
pressure
1012.4.2 Method 4.2: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete—
Measuring reduction in air pressure in chamber above concrete
1212.4.3 Method 4.3: Determination of air content of freshly mixed concrete—
Measuring air volume when concrete dispersed in water
1012.9 Method 9: Determination of the compressive strength of concrete
specimens
AS
1152 Test sieves
2758 Aggregates and rock for engineering purposes
2758.1 Part 1: Concrete aggregates

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