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Q. How is the permeability of concrete determined? A. With difficulty and usually indirectly, indications of the permeability of concrete are determined by air and water permeability tests (ACI 228.2R); or by the ponding test (ASTM C1543); or by the rapid chloride penetration test (ASTM C1202). References: SP-1(02); ACI 228.2R-13; ASTM C1543; ASTM C1202 Topics in Concrete: Permeability; Testing of Concrete
Q. How is the permeability of concrete determined?
A. With difficulty and usually indirectly, indications of the permeability of concrete are determined by air and water permeability tests (ACI 228.2R); or by the ponding test (ASTM C1543); or by the rapid chloride penetration test (ASTM C1202).
References: SP-1(02); ACI 228.2R-13; ASTM C1543; ASTM C1202
Topics in Concrete: Permeability; Testing of Concrete