ASTM F2170-17
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
Standard Test Method for Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs Using in situ Probes
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Excessive moisture in floor slabs after floor covering has been installed can cause floor covering system failures such as debonding, peaking and deterioration of finish flooring and coatings and microbial growth.
5.2 Manufacturers of such systems generally require moisture testing to be performed before installation on concrete. Internal relative humidity testing is one such method.
5.3 Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of the slab only at the time of the test and in the specific locations tested.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of percent relative humidity in concrete slabs for field or laboratory tests.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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.
Specific warnings are given in Section 7, 10.3.2, and 10.4.4.
1.4 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.
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Designation: F2170 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs
1
Using in situ Probes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2170; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.1 relative humidity, n—ratio of the amount of water
vaporactuallyintheaircomparedtotheamountofwatervapor
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination
required for saturation at that particular temperature and
of percent relative humidity in concrete slabs for field or
pressure, expressed as a percentage.
laboratory tests.
3.1.2 service temperature and relative humidity, n—average
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ambient air temperature and relative humidity that typically
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
will be found in a building’s occupied spaces during normal
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
use.
and are not considered standard.
4. Summary of Test Method
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 This test method comprises two procedures for forming
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
holes in concrete into which a relative humidity probe is
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
placed. Procedure A for hardened concrete involves drilling a
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cylindrical hole in concrete with a rotary hammerdrill, then
Specific warnings are given in Section 7, 10.3.2, and 10.4.4.
placing a hollow sleeve to line the hole. Procedure B is an
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
alternative procedure for fresh concrete, which involves form-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ing a cylindrical hole in concrete by placing a hollow cylin-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
drical tube in the formwork, then placing and consolidating
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
concrete around the tube. The liner or tube permits measure-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ment of RH at a specific, well-defined depth in the concrete.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 Methods of probe calibration and factors affecting
equilibration are described in Section 8.
2. Referenced Documents
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5. Significance and Use
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity
5.1 Excessivemoistureinfloorslabsafterfloorcoveringhas
by Means of Aqueous Solutions
been installed can cause floor covering system failures such as
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
debonding, peaking and deterioration of finish flooring and
ASTM Test Methods
coatings and microbial growth.
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive
5.2 Manufacturers of such systems generally require mois-
Resilient Flooring
ture testing to be performed before installation on concrete.
Internal relative humidity testing is one such method.
3. Terminology
5.3 Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of
3.1 Definitions:
the slab only at the time of the test and in the specific locations
tested.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
6. Apparatus
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on
Practices.
6.1 Hole Liner, made of plastic or non-corroding metal. The
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published October 2017. Originally
liner shall have the shape of a hollow right circular cylinder
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2170-16b. DOI:
10.1520/F2170-17.
and shall be between 0.37 to 0.75-in. (10 to 20 mm) outside
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diameter.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1.1 The liner shall have a solid sidewall that is open only
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the ASTM website. at the bottom and at the top. Slots, holes, or other penetrations
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in the sidewall of the liner are not permitted. Two or more asbestos. Regulations may require that the material be tested to
deformable circumferential fins located around the exterior determine asbestos content. The Resilient Floo
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Designation: F2170 − 16b F2170 − 17
Standard Test Method for
Determining Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs
1
Using in situ Probes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2170; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination of percent relative humidity in concrete slabs for field or laboratory
tests.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Specific warnings are given in Section 7, 10.3.2, and 10.4.4.
1.4 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 relative humidity, n—ratio of the amount of water vapor actually in the air compared to the amount of water vapor required
for saturation at that particular temperature and pressure, expressed as a percentage.
3.1.2 service temperature and relative humidity, n—average ambient air temperature and relative humidity that typically will be
found in a building’s occupied spaces during normal use.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method comprises two procedures for forming holes in concrete into which a relative humidity probe is placed.
Procedure A for hardened concrete involves drilling a cylindrical hole in concrete with a rotary hammerdrill, then placing a hollow
sleeve to line the hole. Procedure B is an alternative procedure for fresh concrete, which involves forming a cylindrical hole in
concrete by placing a hollow cylindrical tube in the formwork, then placing and consolidating concrete around the tube. The liner
or tube permits measurement of RH at a specific, well-defined depth in the concrete.
4.2 Methods of probe calibration and factors affecting equilibration are described in Section 8.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Excessive moisture in floor slabs after floor covering has been installed can cause floor covering system failures such as
debonding, peaking and deterioration of finish flooring and coatings and microbial growth.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F06 on Resilient Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on Practices.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016Sept. 1, 2017. Published January 2017October 2017. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as
F2170-16a.-16b. DOI: 10.1520/F2170-16B.10.1520/F2170-17.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.2 Manufacturers of such systems generally require moisture testing to be performed before installation on concrete. Internal
relative humidity testing is one such method.
5.3 Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of the slab only at the time of the test and in the specific locations tested.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Hole Liner, made of plastic or non-corroding metal. The liner shall have the shape of a hollow right circular cylinder and
shall be between 0.37 to 0.75-in. (10 to 20 mm) outside diam
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