[TowerTalk] concrete testing

[Anthony J. Cioffi (N2KI)]

Thank you for the suggestions.

I called Advanced Testing in my area and got some information.  First, I checked the trustworthiness of the concrete company.
That checked out.  The technical person I spoke with had a lot experience with concrete testing and curing.  A 4" slump and
no more for this job.  However, due to the very warm temperatures in the north east, I should cover it with plastic to keep
the moisture from evaporating off the top.  

I will keep the group posted and post more pictures.

Thanks.

Anthony
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of jimlux
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 09:30
To: Towertalk Reflector
Subject: [TowerTalk] concrete testing

So you have your concrete delivered, test canisters filled.  You wait 
28-30 days and have the canister tested and Whoops, it fails the test. 
What happens next?  I know that if it failed by a "little bit", most of 
us would just figure, heck, use as is, that's what design margin is for.

But realistically, say it was totally defective.  Is it demolish the 
(huge) cube o' concrete and send a bill to concrete vendor time? (I'm 
assuming the delivery contract says that if they don't deliver the right 
material, they're responsible)
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