Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens with Sulfur or Capping Compound (ASTM C617) provides procedures for capping the ends of concrete cylinders and cores to prepare them for compressive strength testing. Specifically, it involves heating sulfur mortar or capping compound to 130°C then pouring it into a guide cup to create a smooth, perpendicular surface on the specimen ends. Proper capping creates a uniform surface for accurate compression testing.
Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens with Sulfur or Capping Compound (ASTM C617) provides procedures for capping the ends of concrete cylinders and cores to prepare them for compressive strength testing. Specifically, it involves heating sulfur mortar or capping compound to 130°C then pouring it into a guide cup to create a smooth, perpendicular surface on the specimen ends. Proper capping creates a uniform surface for accurate compression testing.
Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens with Sulfur or Capping Compound (ASTM C617) provides procedures for capping the ends of concrete cylinders and cores to prepare them for compressive strength testing. Specifically, it involves heating sulfur mortar or capping compound to 130°C then pouring it into a guide cup to create a smooth, perpendicular surface on the specimen ends. Proper capping creates a uniform surface for accurate compression testing.
Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens with Sulfur or Capping Compound
ASTM Designation: ASTM C617
Purpose: To cap hardened Portland cement concrete cylinders and drilled concrete cores with sulfur mortar or other capping compounds to prepare the specimen for compressive strength testing Significance and Use: this procedure provides plane surfaces perpendicular to the specimen axis on the ends of concrete cylinders before performing the compression test. Equipment: 1. Alignment device consisting of a frame with guide bars and a cup. The size of the alignment device should match the specimen size. 2. Melting pot, used for melting sulfur mortars or capping compound, equipped with automatic temperature control. The melting pot should be used either outdoors or under an exhaust hood. Heating over an open flame is dangerous, because the mixture may ignite if overheated. Capping Procedure 1. Prepare the sulfur mortar or capping compound by heating to about 130 oC. Use a metal thermometer to check the temperature. Make sure to empty any old mortar and to use fresh mortar to avoid the loss of strength due to successive heating. The fresh sulfur mortar must be dry when it is placed in the pot, because dampness may cause foaming. 2. Warm the capping cup or device slightly before use to slow the rate of hardening and to permit the production of thin caps. 3. Oil the capping cup lightly and stir the molten sulfur mortar or the capping compound immediately prior to pouring into the cup. Make sure the ends of moist-cured specimens are dry enough at the time of capping, so there will be no steam or foam pockets.