Title:
Concrete Q&A: Curing Cylinders for Acceptance Testing
Author(s):
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
38
Issue:
12
Appears on pages(s):
88
Keywords:
DOI:
10.14359/51689526
Date:
12/1/2016
Abstract:
Q. Are standard-cured cylinders allowed for acceptance testing of a concrete slab before it can be put into service (equipment can be
installed on it) or should only field-cured specimens be used for that purpose?
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