Dont test this one!!

Core with crack C ith k

Embedded t l E b dd d steel

Coring technique
The drilling apparatus should be rigidly anchored to the member to avoid bit wobble, which results in a specimen with variable cross section and introduces large strains in the core. - ACI 214.4R

Not exactly the intent!

A core specimen shall be drilled perpendicular to the surface and not near formed joints or obvious edges of a unit of deposit. - ASTM C 42/C 42M g p

Good practice!

Poor results!

Core identification
Note arrow and TOP. (Backwards)

Protect th ! P t t them!

Handle with reasonable care

Not like this!

And ship securely!

Cracked during shipping.

Core Preparation and Testing T ti

Core size length and diameter

Nominal diameter: o 4 to 6 in. (ACI 214.4R) o 3.7 in. min. (ASTM C 42/C 42M) o 3 times nom. maximum coarse aggregate preferred, 2 times nom. maximum coarse aggregate i t required (ASTM C 42/C 42M)