Cylinder Break Test: What Are the Pros and Cons of Concrete Testing
On any job site, the strength of a concrete pour is a critical piece of information. A concrete cylinder test or concrete break test has been the pillar for compression strength testing in the construction industry for more than 180 years (Concrete Network). How do Third-Party Labs Perform a Concrete Cylinder Test? There are two types of specimens that field technicians collect to test the strength of concrete (in accordance with ASTM C31): Standard-Cured Cylinders Field-Cured Cylinders As the name suggests, field-cured cylinders are subject to the same temperature and relative humidity levels that the completed structure will experience in its environment. Unlike standard-cured cylinders, field-cured specimens are kept right beside the concrete slabs on site. They are predominantly used for determining whether a structure is ready for critical operations like removing formwork, tensioning, and road openings. In standard or…
