AASHTO M 201-15 (2020) PDF Download

AASHTO M 201-15 (2020) is a standard specification that provides guidelines and requirements for the construction and operation of various facilities used in the testing of hydraulic cements and concretes. This includes mixing rooms, moist cabinets, moist rooms, and water storage tanks.

The standard specifies the construction materials, dimensions, and features required for these facilities to ensure they meet the necessary standards for preparing and storing paste, mortar, and concrete test specimens. The specification also outlines the necessary equipment and controls that these facilities should have, such as temperature and humidity control systems, shelves or racks for specimen storage, and water supply systems.

By following the requirements outlined in AASHTO M 201-15 (2020), laboratories and testing facilities can ensure that their mixing rooms, moist cabinets, moist rooms, and water storage tanks meet the necessary standards for accurate and reliable testing of hydraulic cements and concretes. This helps to maintain the quality and consistency of testing procedures, as well as the reliability of test results, which are important for ensuring the safety and performance of cement and concrete products in various construction applications.