Table 2 Sample properties and test methods.
From: Space hardware for concrete sample production on ISS “MASON concrete mixer”
Description | Test method |
|---|---|
Appearance, mass and density | Survey, dimensions, weight and density measurement |
Air pore content and distribution | X-ray computed tomography (CT), optical microscopy and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) |
Characteristics of the microstructure | Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and micro x-ray computed tomography (µ-CT) |
Mechanical properties (compressive strength, stiffness and E-modulus) | Ultrasound measurement and destructive pressure test |
