Which forms can the specimens take to satisfy size requirements?

Which forms can the specimens take to satisfy size requirements?

• A. Cylindrically molded only
• B. Cored or sawed only
• C. Sawed only
• D. Cylindrically molded, cored, or sawed

Answer: (D)

Specimen size can be achieved by multiple preparation methods. In many asphalt tests, the required dimensions can come from cylindrically molded samples, from cores drilled from a larger compacted piece, or from saw-cut pieces trimmed to the exact size. This flexibility lets you use whichever method is available while still meeting the specified diameter and length, with clean, parallel faces for accurate testing. Because all three approaches can satisfy the size requirements, the choice that includes cylindrical molded, cored, or sawed is the best fit.

Specimen size can be achieved by multiple preparation methods. In many asphalt tests, the required dimensions can come from cylindrically molded samples, from cores drilled from a larger compacted piece, or from saw-cut pieces trimmed to the exact size. This flexibility lets you use whichever method is available while still meeting the specified diameter and length, with clean, parallel faces for accurate testing. Because all three approaches can satisfy the size requirements, the choice that includes cylindrical molded, cored, or sawed is the best fit.