Astm D4263 Plastic Sheet Test

Some methods of concrete moisture testing use a simple qualitative approach.

Astm d4263 plastic sheet test.

This standard is issued under the fixed designation d. Astm d the underside of the sheet is examined for signs of moisture. Astm d4263 august 17 1983 standard test method for indicating moisture in concrete by the plastic sheet method this test method is used to indicate the presence of capillary moisture in concrete. Astm e f aci r astm d standard test.

Concrete by the plastic sheet. Afterward the underside of the sheet is examined for signs of moisture. Method for indicating moisture in. Astm d4263 the test method involves taping an inch mm square of polyethylene film onto a concrete slab and waiting at least 16 hours.

Its approach has been scientifically proven to provide a true picture of the overall moisture condition of the slab. Active standard astm d4263 developed by subcommittee. An unsealed concrete slab will typically exhibit an appreciable moisture gradient drier at the surface and wetter below. The 1 this test method is under the jurisdiction of astm committee d33 on.

Astm e f aci r astm d standard test method for indicating moisture in concrete by the plastic sheet method. One such test is the plastic sheet test astm d4263. Astm d4263 83 2012 standard test method for indicating moisture in concrete by the plastic sheet method. Method 1 plastic sheet method astm d4263 standard test method for indicating moisture in concrete by the plastic sheet method appendix x2 2 of astm f710 preparing concrete floors to receive resilient flooring method 1 plastic sheet method con t.

Astm d4263 please first log in with a verified email before subscribing to alerts. Book of standards volume. A negative test result a dry plastic sheet with no observable moisture underneath does not necessarily confirm that the slab is sufficiently dry. This means no numbers or data just simple observation or eyeballing of the test location and testing materials for signs of excessive moisture.