1.1 This test method covers determination of compressive strength of cylindrical concrete specimens such as molded cylinders and drilled cores. It is limited to concrete having a density in excess of 800 kg/m3 [50 lb/ft3 ].
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.(Warning—Means should be provided to contain concrete fragments during sudden rupture of specimens. Tendency for sudden rupture increases with increasing concrete strength and it is more likely when the testing machine is relatively flexible. The safety precautions given in R0030 are recommended.)
1.4 The text of this standard references notes which provide explanatory material. These notes shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C39/C39M-21 Referenced Document
ASTM C1077 Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C1176/C1176M Standard Practice for Making Roller-Compacted Concrete in Cylinder Molds Using a Vibrating Table
ASTM C1231/C1231M Standard Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Cylindrical Concrete Specimens*, 2023-10-20 Update
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C1435/C1435M Standard Practice for Molding Roller-Compacted Concrete in Cylinder Molds Using a Vibrating Hammer
ASTM C1604/C1604M Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores of Shotcrete
ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
ASTM C31/C31M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C42/C42M Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
ASTM C617/C617M Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens*, 2023-10-20 Update
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM C873/C873M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders Cast in Place in Cylindrical Molds*, 2023-10-20 Update
ASTM C943 Standard Practice for Making Test Cylinders and Prisms for Determining Strength and Density of Preplaced-Aggregate Concrete in the Laboratory
ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials*, 2022-05-01 Update
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E74 Standard Practices for Calibration and Verification for Force-Measuring Instruments
ASTM C39/C39M-21 history
2023ASTM C39/C39M-23 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2021ASTM C39/C39M-21 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2020ASTM C39/C39M-20 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2018ASTM C39/C39M-18 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2017ASTM C39/C39M-17b Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2017ASTM C39/C39M-17a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2017ASTM C39/C39M-17 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2016ASTM C39/C39M-16b Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2016ASTM C39/C39M-16a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2016ASTM C39/C39M-16 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2015ASTM C39/C39M-15a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2015ASTM C39/C39M-15 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2014ASTM C39/C39M-14a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2014ASTM C39/C39M-14 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2012ASTM C39/C39M-12a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2012ASTM C39/C39M-12 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2011ASTM C39/C39M-11a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2011ASTM C39/C39M-11 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2010ASTM C39/C39M-10 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2009ASTM C39/C39M-09a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2009ASTM C39/C39M-09 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2005ASTM C39/C39M-05e2 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2005ASTM C39/C39M-05e1 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2005ASTM C39/C39M-05 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2004ASTM C39/C39M-04a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2004ASTM C39/C39M-04 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2003ASTM C39/C39M-03 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
2001ASTM C39/C39M-01 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
1999ASTM C39/C39M-99 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens