- 1. PURPOSE 2. TEST PROGRAM 2.1 Heat of Hydration 2.2 Compressive Strength 2.3 Modulus of Elasticity and Poisson;apos;s Ratio 2.4 pH of Concrete 2.5 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion 2.6 Thermal Conductivity 2.7 Specific Heat 2.8 Total Evaporable water in C