1 AS 1012.

6—1999

TM
Australian Standard

Methods of testing concrete

Method 6: Method for the determination of
bleeding of concrete

1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the method for determining the relative quantity of mixing water that
will bleed from a sample of freshly mixed concrete under the conditions of the test. The
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Standard applies only to concrete in which the maximum aggregate size is 40 mm or less.
The Standard provides for compaction of the sample either by rodding or vibrating.
NOTES:
1 The results obtained will be dependent on the compaction method used.
2 This Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. The Standard
does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. The user of this
Standard should establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3 Data on the precision of the test method were not available at the time of publication. This
information will be included when available.

2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following documents are referred to in this Standard:
AS
1012 Methods of testing concrete
1012.1 Method 1: Sampling of fresh concrete
1012.2 Method 2: Preparation of concrete mixes in the laboratory
1012.3.1 Method 3.1: Determination of properties related to the consistency of concrete—Slump
test
1012.8 Method 8: Method for making and curing concrete compression, indirect tensile and
flexure test specimens, in the laboratory or in the field

3 APPARATUS
3.1 Container
A cylindrical container of approximately 0.015 m3 capacity, and having an inside diameter
of 250 ±3 mm and an inside height of at least 280 mm, shall be used. It shall be made of
metal not less than 3 mm thick, and shall be watertight and sufficiently rigid to maintain its
shape with rough usage. It may be of split construction to facilitate emptying and cleaning,
but any joints shall be completely watertight. The inside surface shall be smooth and free
from corrosion, coatings or lubricants.
The container shall have a circumferential mark on the inside surface 250 ±1 mm above the
base and shall be provided with carrying handles and a suitable vapour-tight cover.

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Method for the determination of bleeding of
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