Measuring Thickness of Concrete Measuring Thickness of Concrete Elements Using Drilled Concrete Cores When doing construction one of the major concerns is that the work being done complies with the design specifications. In this ASTM test, C 174M-97, the thickness of a concrete pavement, slab, or structural element is determined by measuring the length of a core drilled from a concrete structure. This allows the contractor, as well as the owner, to see that the …showed first 75 words of 679 total…

…showed last 75 words of 679 total…any concrete slab, pavement, or structural element. Two things need to be reemphasized, though, in order for the test to come out accurate and credible. The first is that the instrument needs to meet all of the requirements that were listed, and it needs to be used correctly. Second, no sample can be damaged in any way. If all of these criteria are met then you will have an accurate and credible test every time.