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  • BS 1881-108:1983

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    Testing concrete Method for making test cubes from fresh concrete

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  01-02-2004

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-07-1983

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Apparatus
    4 Sampling
    5 Preparing the sample
    6 Procedure
    7 Report
    Publications referred to

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Explains a method for making test cubes of nominal sizes 100 mm and 150 mm out of fresh concrete.

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    Committee B/517
    Development Note Supersedes 95/105685 DC. (07/2004) Together with BS 1881-111(1983), BS 1881-109(1983), BS 1881-110(1983), BS 1881-112(1983) and BS 1881-113(1983) supersedes BS 1881-3(1970). (12/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 6100-6.6.1:1991 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. Concrete and plaster. Products, applications and operations Concrete and mortar
    BS 3892-3:1997 Pulverized-fuel ash Specification for pulverized-fuel ash for use in cementitious grouts
    BS 5911-110:1992 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products Specification for ogee pipes and fittings (including perforated)
    BS 1881-131:1998 Testing concrete Methods for testing cement in a reference concrete
    BS 1881-114:1983 Testing concrete Methods for determination of density of hardened concrete
    BS 5911-103:1994 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products Specification for prestressed non-pressure pipes and fittings with flexible joints
    BS 812-120:1989 Testing aggregates Method for testing and classifying drying shrinkage of aggregates in concrete
    BS 1881-201:1986 Testing concrete Guide to the use of non-destructive methods of test for hardened concrete
    DD ENV 1992-1.1 : DRAFT MAY 1992 EUROCODE 2: DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES - GENERAL RULES FOR BUILDINGS (TOGETHER WITH UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL APPLICATION DOCUMENT)
    BS 1881-116:1983 Testing concrete Method for determination of compressive strength of concrete cubes
    BS 1881-111:1983 Testing concrete Method of normal curing of test specimens (20°C method)
    BS 473; 550:1990 Specification for concrete roofing tiles and fittings
    BS 1881-203:1986 Testing concrete Recommendations for measurement of velocity of ultrasonic pulses in concrete
    BS 1217:1997 Specification for cast stone
    BS 1217:1986 Specification for cast stone
    BS 5350-C15:1990 Methods of test for adhesives. Adhesively bonded joints: mechanical tests Determination of bond strength in compressive shear
    BS 5911-200:1994 Precast concrete pipes, fittings and ancillary products Specification for unreinforced and reinforced manholes and soakaways of circular cross section
    BS 6100-6.6.1:1992 Glossary of building and civil engineering terms. Concrete and plaster. Products, applications and operations Concrete and mortar
    BS 1881-125:1986 Testing concrete Methods for mixing and sampling fresh concrete in the laboratory
    BS 5075-3:1985 Concrete admixtures Specification for superplasticizing admixtures
    BS 8110-1:1985 Structural use of concrete Code of practice for design and construction
    BS 5328-4:1990 Concrete Specification for the procedures to be used in sampling, testing and assessing compliance of concrete
    BS 1881-109:1983 Testing concrete Method for making test beams from fresh concrete
    BS DD92(1984) : 1984 METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE MATCHED CURING OF CONCRETE SPECIMENS'
    BS 1881-110:1983 Testing concrete Method for making test cylinders from fresh concrete
    BS 1881-112:1983 Testing concrete Methods of accelerated curing of test cubes
    BS 1924-2:1990 Stabilized materials for civil engineering purposes Methods of test for cement-stabilized and lime-stabilized materials
    PD 6534:1993 Guide to the use in the UK of DD ENV 206:1992. Concrete. Performance, production, placing and compliance criteria
    BS 812-123:1999 Testing aggregates Method for determination of alkali-silica reactivity. Concrete prism method
    BS 7973-1:2001 Spacers and chairs for steel reinforcement and their specification Product performance requirements
    BS 1881-113:1983 Testing concrete Method for making and curing no-fines test cubes
    BS 5834-4:1989 Surface boxes, guards and underground chambers for gas and waterworks purposes Specification for preformed chambers
    BS 4550-3.4:1978 Methods of testing cement. Physical tests Strength tests
    BS 6319-4:1984 Testing of resin and polymer/cement compositions for use in construction Method for measurement of bond strength (slant shear method)
    BS 1881-130:1996 Testing concrete Method for temperature-matched curing of concrete specimens
    BS 1881-101:1983 Testing concrete Method of sampling fresh concrete on site
    BS 7861-2:1997 Strata reinforcement support system components used in coal mines Specification for birdcaged cablebolting
    BS 1881-127:1990 Testing concrete Method of verifying the performance of a concrete cube compression machine using the comparative cube test
    BS 5075-2:1982 Concrete admixtures Specification for air-entraining admixtures

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 1881-101:1983 Testing concrete Method of sampling fresh concrete on site
    BS 5204-2:1977 Specification for straightedges Steel or granite straightedges of rectangular section
    BS 1881-111:1983 Testing concrete Method of normal curing of test specimens (20°C method)
    BS 5328:1981 Methods for specifying concrete, including ready-mixed concrete
    BS 957:2008 Specification for feeler gauges
    BS 1881-112:1983 Testing concrete Methods of accelerated curing of test cubes
    BS 1881-125:1986 Testing concrete Methods for mixing and sampling fresh concrete in the laboratory
    BS 1881-109:1983 Testing concrete Method for making test beams from fresh concrete
    BS 1881-110:1983 Testing concrete Method for making test cylinders from fresh concrete
    BS 3388:2004 Forks, shovels and spades. Requirements and test methods
    ISO 1920:1976 Concrete tests Dimensions, tolerances and applicability of test specimens
    BS 907:2008 Specification for dial gauges for linear measurement
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