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AS 2350.12-2006
[Current]Methods of testing portland, blended and masonry cements, Method 12: Preparation of a standard mortar and moulding of specimens
This Standard sets out the method for the preparation of a standard mortar and the moulding of specimens for testing of cements, under precisely defined conditions.
Published: 29/12/2006
Pages: 9
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
1 Scope
2 Referenced documents
3 Principle
4 Apparatus and related conditions
4.1 Laboratory and storage facility conditions
4.2 General requirements for equipment
4.3 Mortar preparation
4.3.1 Mixer
4.3.2 Scraper
4.3.3 Balance
4.4 Moulding of specimens
4.4.1 Mould
4.4.2 Compaction apparatus
5 Materials
5.1 Sand
5.2 Cement
5.3 Water
6 Preparation of mortar
6.1 Composition of the mortar
6.2 Materials and apparatus
6.3 Procedure
6.3.1 Mixing of mortar
7 Preparation and initial curing of test specimens
7.1 Moulding of test specimens
7.1.1 Procedure
7.2 Handling and storage before demoulding
7.2.1 Procedure
8 Records
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