ASTM F2170-16a
(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 Moisture permeating from concrete floor slabs affects the performance of flooring systems such as resilient and textile floor coverings and coatings. Manufacturers of such systems generally require moisture testing to be performed before installation on concrete. Internal relative humidity testing is one such method.
5.2 Excessive moisture permeating from floor slabs after installation can cause floor covering system failures such as debonding and deterioration of finish flooring and coatings and microbial growth.
5.3 Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of the slab only at the time of the test.
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 and health 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.
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Designation: F2170 − 16a
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 3.1.2 service temperature and relative humidity, n—average
ambient air temperature and relative humidity that typically
1.1 This test method covers the quantitative determination
will be found in a building’s occupied spaces during normal
of percent relative humidity in concrete slabs for field or
use.
laboratory tests.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4. Summary of Test Method
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 This test method comprises two procedures for forming
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
holes in concrete into which a relative humidity probe is
and are not considered standard.
placed. Procedure A for hardened concrete involves drilling a
cylindrical hole in concrete with a rotary hammerdrill, then
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
placing a hollow sleeve to line the hole. Procedure B is an
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
alternative procedure for fresh concrete, which involves form-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ing a cylindrical hole in concrete by placing a hollow cylin-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
drical tube in the formwork, then placing and consolidating
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
concrete around the tube. The liner or tube permits measure-
Specific warnings are given in Section 7, 10.3.2, and 10.4.4.
ment of RH at a specific, well-defined depth in the concrete.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Methods of probe calibration and factors affecting
2 equilibration are described in Section 8.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity
5. Significance and Use
by Means of Aqueous Solutions
5.1 Moisture permeating from concrete floor slabs affects
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods the performance of flooring systems such as resilient and
F710 Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive textile floor coverings and coatings. Manufacturers of such
Resilient Flooring systems generally require moisture testing to be performed
before installation on concrete. Internal relative humidity
3. Terminology testing is one such method.
5.2 Excessive moisture permeating from floor slabs after
3.1 Definitions:
installation can cause floor covering system failures such as
3.1.1 relative humidity, n—ratio of the amount of water
debonding and deterioration of finish flooring and coatings and
vaporactuallyintheaircomparedtotheamountofwatervapor
microbial growth.
required for saturation at that particular temperature and
pressure, expressed as a percentage.
5.3 Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of
the slab only at the time of the test.
6. Apparatus
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.40 on
6.1 Hole Liner, made of plastic or non-corroding metal. The
Practices.
liner shall have the shape of a hollow right circular cylinder
Current edition approved July 1, 2016. Published August 2016. Originally
and shall be between 0.37 to 0.75-in. (10 to 20 mm) outside
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F2170-16. DOI:
10.1520/F2170-16A.
diameter.
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6.1.1 The liner shall have a solid sidewall that is open only
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
at the bottom and at the top. Slots, holes, or other penetrations
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. in the sidewall of the liner are not permitted. Two or more
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deformable circumferential fins located around the exterior determine asbestos content. The Resilient Floor Covering
circumference near the bottom of the liner shall be provided to Institute’s (RFCI) recommended work practices for removal of
create a positive seal against the concrete. The liner shall be of existing resilient floor coverings should be consulted for a
sufficientlengthtoextendfromthebottomdiametero
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Designation: F2170 − 16 F2170 − 16a
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 and health 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.
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 Moisture permeating from concrete floor slabs affects the performance of flooring systems such as resilient and textile floor
coverings and coatings. Manufacturers of such systems generally require moisture testing to be performed before installation on
concrete. Internal relative humidity testing is one such method.
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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 May 1, 2016July 1, 2016. Published June 2016August 2016. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
F2170-11.-16. DOI: 10.1520/F2170-16.10.1520/F2170-16A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.2 Excessive moisture permeating from floor slabs after installation can cause floor covering system failures such as debonding
and deterioration of finish flooring and coatings and microbial growth.
5.3 Moisture test results indicate the moisture condition of the slab only at the time of the test.
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 diameter.
6.1.1 The liner shall have a solid sidewall that is open only at the bottom and at the top. Slots, holes, or other penetrations in
the sidewall of the liner are not permitted. Two or more deformable circumferential fins located around the exterior circumf
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