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How is the permeability of concrete determined?

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