Which one is the Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing?

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Mehran Shahpari

Dear Mohammad Nadeem Akhtar

ASTM C666 / C666M is the best standard regarding rapid freezing and thawing you can use.

Abdullah Sikar Al-Issawi

I agree with Mehran Shahpari

Mohammad Nadeem Akhtar

Thank you very much for sharing the right standard Mehran Shahpari

Thank you Abdullah Sikar Al-Issawi

Mohammad Matar

ASTM C666

Chinaza Godswill Awuchi

Check https://www.astm.org/Standards/C666.htm

Also check https://www.rilem.net/images/publis/119303.pdf