Significance:

The method is a quality control test performed to established the fact

that the finished, shippable pipe meets the absorption limits stated in
the specifications.

Apparatus:
1.Oven with temperature control up to 115 ºC
2.Container for boiling absorption test specimen
3.Balance
4.Pan and Hot plate
Test Specimen
Obtain an absorption test specimen from each pipe that has passed the
strength requirements. Each specimen shall have an area of 400 to 600 square
centimeters with the full thickness of the pipe.

Test Procedures
1.Dry the specimen to a constant weight at a temperature of 100 to 115 ºC.
2.Place dried specimen in a suitable container and cover with clean water.
3.Heat the water continuously for five (5) hours. Allow to cool by natural loss of heat for
not less than 16 hours. Remove specimen from water and allow to drain for not more
than 1 minute. Remove superficial water by wiping specimen with absorbent cloth paper.
Weigh immediately
Calculation

Take the increase in mass of the boiled specimen over its dry mass as the absorption of
the specimen, and express it as a percentage of the dry mass.

Absorption, % = (Wet Mass) - (Dry Mass)

x 100
(Dry Mass)
Broken piece of concrete pipe for use for absorption test