Concrete Beam Mold: 6 x 6 x 21in, Steel

Concrete Beam Molds: 6x6x21in, Steel, Hinge Free

Steel Concrete Beam Mold, Hinge-Free disassembles into individual parts for easy stripping, cleaning and storage. After minimal maintenance, the mold is ready for use again. It assembles quickly with plated bolts, wing nuts and stainless steel U-bolt carrying handles and is compact when broken down. Compressed air makes specimen removal easy, perfect for field use.

Features:

• Quick and easy assembly and stripping

• Break down into individual parts for cleaning and storing

Accessories:

• Tamping Rods have hemispherical tips and are used when consolidating concrete beam or cylinder mold specimens

• Rubber Mallet has a 2.25in (57mm) hard rubber face for consolidating concrete in unit weight measures or removing specimen molds

Concrete Beam Mould Introduction

Concrete beam moulds are specialized tools used to make standardized beam-shaped samples of concrete for testing purposes. These moulds are made from heavy gauge steel or durable plastic and are designed to make preparation of concrete specimens for testing easy. Plastic beam mold options are available with one-piece construction for durability, ease of use and ASTM compliance. The main purpose of a concrete beam mould is to test the flexural strength and performance of concrete beams which is essential for building and infrastructure structural integrity. Concrete beam moulds are available in various sizes 100 x 100 x 400 mm, 100 x 500 mm, 150 x 600 mm, 150 x 750 mm and make casting of concrete beams easy and efficient.

Specifications

• Product Dimensions: 6x6x21in (152 x 152 x 533mm), WxDxH

• Estimated Shipping Weight: 20.0lb (9.07kg)

Meets Standard(s):

• AASHTO R 39

• AASHTO T 23

• AASHTO T 97

• ASTM C192/192M

• ASTM C31/31M

• ASTM #68F Thermometer (ASTM 68F Thermometer, 293 to 401F | Lab Thermometers)

• ASTM C403/403M

• ASTM C78/78M

For more information and guidelines on using the mold please refer to the user manual.

Beam Mold Features

The main features of a beam mold are durability, ease of use and high quality test specimens. Beam molds are made from heavy duty plastic or steel and are designed to withstand repeated use. A plastic beam mold is often one-piece design for consistent specimen quality, ease of use and ASTM compliance. They often have reinforcing ribs for added strength and stability and may have a thin layer of releasing agent for specimen removal. Beam molds are also easy to clean and maintain, some models have no tools required for assembly or disassembly. Beam molds are available in various sizes 100 x 100 x 400 mm, 100 x 100 x 500 mm, 150 x 150 x 600 mm for different applications.

Design Considerations

When selecting or designing a concrete beam mold several key factors to consider to produce reliable and high quality specimens. Material is key—heavy gauge molds are strong and durable for long term use in harsh environments. Plastic beam molds are lightweight and easy to clean especially useful in field applications where portability and quick turnaround is essential.

The size of the mold is also important, standard sizes 100 x 100 x 400 mm, 100 x 100 x 500 mm, 150 x 150 x 600 mm are available to fit different testing requirements. Reinforcing ribs are often included in the mold design to enhance structural stability and maintain shape during casting to ensure each concrete beam specimen meets dimensional tolerances.

Specimen removal is another consideration. Features such as thin layer of releasing agent applied to the inside of the mold or compressed air in plastic beam molds help prevent specimen damage and make demolding easy. The overall design should also make cleaning easy so the mold can be prepared for next use without leaving concrete residue behind.Lastly, the mold should meet industry standards such as ASTM C31, C78, C192 and C293 especially when flexural strength testing is required. By considering these factors—material, dimensions, reinforcing ribs, ease of use and compliance—users can choose a beam mold that is practical and reliable for their concrete testing needs.

Applications and Uses of Beam Molds

Concrete beam moulds and beam molds have many applications and uses in construction and engineering industries. They are used for molding concrete flexural strength specimens which are then subjected to bending tests to evaluate their load carrying capacity and structural integrity. Concrete beam moulds are also used to test compressive strength of beams which is an essential parameter in determining their suitability for construction projects. Beam molds are also used in various research and development applications such as testing the effect of different curing regimes on beams or testing new concrete materials. Overall concrete beam moulds and beam molds play a critical role in ensuring quality and safety of structures and are essential in many construction and engineering applications.

Benefits of Hinge-Free Concrete Beam Molds

Choosing hinge-free concrete beam molds brings many benefits to the process of casting and testing specimens. Beam molds are robust and can withstand repeated cleaning cycles without warping or degrading making them a long term investment for any laboratory or field operation. The hinge-free design is particularly useful as it allows easy removal of beams without need for special tools, reduces risk of damaging the specimen during demolding.

Molds are engineered to provide a smooth surface which prevents surface residues and ensures each is free from imperfections. This is critical for compressive strength and flexural strength testing as any surface defects can affect test results. The various sizes available means steel beam molds can be chosen to fit different project requirements whether for standard laboratory tests or custom applications.And easy to clean and maintain, with replacement hardware available. Molds can be disassembled, cleaned and reassembled quickly, for fast turnaround between tests. They remain reliable and effective even after heavy use. Hinge-free concrete beam molds are the perfect combination of strength, ease of use and versatility for producing quality in many testing applications.