AS 1012.8.3:2015 Methods of testing concrete
11.1 Specimens transported from the field to the laboratory
When specimens are transported to a laboratory, they shall be carried in such a way that physical damage is avoided, loss of moisture is minimized and temperature extremes are prevented. Record the time for which the specimens are not in standard moist-curing conditions whilst being transported and in the laboratory.
NOTE: Demoulded specimens should be protected during transportation by means such as wrapping in wet hessian or wet newspaper, and packing in plastics bags within stout containers.
11.2 Specimens transported from a storage laboratory to a testing laboratory
When specimens are moved from a storage laboratory to a testing facility they shall be transported with extreme care to avoid physical damage, moisture loss or temperature variations outside those permitted in Clause 9.3. When specimens are transported to a laboratory, they shall be carried in such a way that physical damage is avoided, loss of moisture is minimized and temperature extremes are prevented. Upon arrival at the receiving laboratory an inspection of the specimens shall be carried out to ensure no damage has occurred and they are still in a moist state. Record the time the specimens are outside the standard laboratory curing conditions, any damage and, if possible the maximum and minimum temperatures during transportation.
12 RECORDS
The following information concerning the specimens shall be recorded:
(a) Identification of specimen.
(b) Date and time of moulding.
(c) Nominal dimensions of specimen.
(d) Job site or laboratory where moulded.
(e) Consistency and method of compaction.
(f) Curing history of specimens i.e.—
(i) zone;
(ii) deviations from initial curing requirement, as detailed in Clause 9.3.3;
(iii) date and time of commencement of standard moist-curing;
(iv) method and duration of standard moist-curing; and
(v) transportation history if the specimens had moved after standard curing was commenced.
(g) Condition of specimen at the laboratory, where applicable.
(h) The time periods and dates that the specimens are outside the standard laboratory curing conditions, any damage and, if possible, the maximum and minimum temperatures during transportation.
(i) Identification of the operator carrying out the test.
(j) Any apparent defects or damage on the specimen.