1. Scope
1. Scope
1.1. This test method covers the determination of the moisture content of a concrete floor slab for field or laboratory tests. Due the wide variation of material mixtures and additives used in floor slabs, this methodology may not be appropriate for all applications see section 11.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used by applicators of moisture-sensitive floor finish products as an aid to determine if there are moisture-related conditions existing on, or in, concrete slabs which would adversely impact the successful application and performance of these products.
1.3 This test method may be used in conjunction with other practices of measuring moisture conditions, relative humidity, and temperature of the floor slab and the surrounding environment to substantiate and interpret the results.
1.4 This test method may be used to aid in the diagnosis of performance failures in moisture-sensitive floor finish products.
1.5 These test methods are intended to be used in conjunction with manufacturers instructions and interpretive data, as well as judgment and experience of the user, and where required an other standard test method test method such as ASTM F 2170-02 ( Insitu RH probe method) should be use in conjunction with this test .
1.6 This test method does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific warnings are given in Section 7.
1.7 The values given in parentheses are for information only.
Keywords
Relative humidity, temperature, moisture, concrete, floor slabs, flooring, dew point, moisture content, moisture emission, moisture equilibrium, moisture vapor
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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