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.