Standard Specifications and Uniform Methods of Testing and Analysis for Portland Cemen (Classic Reprint)

Comprehensive testing standards for Portland cement, with practical, step-by-step methods.

This edition lays out the official procedures used to inspect cement, sample shipments, and assess key properties like fineness, setting time, and strength. It’s a practical reference for engineers, inspectors, and labs working with Portland cement.

This book captures the official criteria and testing methods that guide quality control, including how to store cement for testing, how to sample barrels and bags, and how to perform standardized measurements that determine whether cement meets the required specs. It also covers the specific testing apparatus and the recommended ways to prepare and evaluate test pieces, with careful notes on accuracy and consistency.

• How to inspect and store cement for testing, and how to sample shipments.
• Procedures for determining specific gravity, fineness, setting times, and tensile strength.
• Guidelines for mixing, molding, curing, and testing briquettes and test pieces.
• Instructions for using standard sand, and for maintaining equipment and test conditions.

Ideal for readers involved in cement production, quality control, or construction projects who need to follow established testing standards and methods for Portland cement.