A Simple Accelerated Strength Test for Portland Cements

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A Simple Accelerated Strength Test for Portland Cements
Halsted, LE
Director of research, Ash Grove Cement Co., Kansas

Abstract

A simple accelerated test for measuring the strengths of portland cements is presented. The test uses 2-in. (50-mm) mortar cubes, cured in a standard cement testing autoclave. With this method it is possible to accurately predict the 28-day cube strengths in two days.

Keywords:
portland cements, accelerated tests, autoclaving, mechanical properties

Paper ID: JTE10654J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10654J
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		Home Journals STPs Manuals Topics Subscriptions/Pricing Digital Library / Journals / Journal of Testing and Evaluation (JTE) / Citation Page Volume 3, Issue 4 (July 1975) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (62K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0090-3973 Page Count: 2 A Simple Accelerated Strength Test for Portland Cements Halsted, LE Director of research, Ash Grove Cement Co., Kansas Abstract A simple accelerated test for measuring the strengths of portland cements is presented. The test uses 2-in. (50-mm) mortar cubes, cured in a standard cement testing autoclave. With this method it is possible to accurately predict the 28-day cube strengths in two days. Keywords: portland cements, accelerated tests, autoclaving, mechanical properties Paper ID: JTE10654J DOI: 10.1520/JTE10654J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title A Simple Accelerated Strength Test for Portland Cements Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee C09