WK88806 - New Test Method for Standard Test Method for Water Content in Cementitious Mixtures by Rapid Evaporation

Work Item

ASTM WK88806

New Test Method for Standard Test Method for Water Content in Cementitious Mixtures by Rapid Evaporation

1. Scope

This test method measures the water content in cementitious mixtures by using external heat to evaporate the water from the sampled batch before it has hardened.

Keywords

Total water content; water to cementitious materials ratio; furnace; heat resistant plate; pan fork

Rationale

The test has been used in commercial, industrial, and transportation projects and there is international interest in using the test. A standard test method is needed to ensure that the test is run correctly and consistently.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: C09.60

Committee: C09

Staff Manager: W Scott Orthey

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 12-04-2023

Technical Contact: Tyler Ley

Item: 001

Ballot: C09.60 (24-04)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 008

Ballot: C09 (25-01)

Status: In Balloting