DRYING SHRINKAGE MOULD
200 × 75 × 75 mm — ASTM C157 / AASHTO T160
Used for preparing concrete or mortar specimens to determine drying shrinkage characteristics. Manufactured from rigid metal construction with accurately machined internal surfaces to ensure dimensional stability and easy specimen removal. Supplied with provisions for fixing gauge studs at both ends of the specimen for subsequent length-change measurements. Suitable for laboratory and quality control testing in accordance with ASTM and AASHTO standards.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Drying Shrinkage Mould | Standard | ASTM C157 / AASHTO T160 |
| Internal Dimensions | 200 × 75 × 75 mm | Specimen Size | 200 mm × 75 mm × 75 mm |
| Material | Mild Steel | Construction | Two-Part Split Mould |
| Surface Finish | Smooth Machined Internal Surface | Assembly | Bolt Clamped |
| Gauge Stud Provision | Brass Gauge Stud Inserts at Both Ends | Dimensional Tolerance | ± 0.2 mm |
| Application | Determination of Drying Shrinkage of Cement Mortar and Concrete | Weight (Approx.) | 6–10 kg |
