ASTM D6449-99(2015)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flow of Fine Aggregate Concrete for Fabric Formed Concrete (Flow Cone Method) (Withdrawn 2024)
Standard Test Method for Flow of Fine Aggregate Concrete for Fabric Formed Concrete (Flow Cone Method) (Withdrawn 2024)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of the fluidity of various fluid fine aggregate concrete mixtures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure, used both in the laboratory and in the field, for determining the time of efflux of a specified volume of the fine aggregate concrete through a standardized flow cone and used for fabric formed concrete (FFC); however, the test method may also be used for other fluid concrete.
1.2 It is for use with fine aggregate concrete containing fine aggregate as define in Specification C33.
1.3 This test method is intended for use with fine aggregate concrete having an efflux time 9 to 15 s.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers a procedure, used both in the laboratory and in the field, for determining the time of efflux of a specified volume of the fine aggregate concrete through a standardized flow cone and used for fabric formed concrete (FFC); however, the test method may also be used for other fluid concrete.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D18 on Soil and Rock, this test method was withdrawn in January 2024 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation: D6449 − 99 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Flow of Fine Aggregate Concrete for Fabric Formed
Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6449; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Editorially updated units of measurement statement in April 2018.
1. Scope C39/C39MTest Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
drical Concrete Specimens
1.1 This test method covers a procedure, used both in the
C94/C94MSpecification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
laboratoryandinthefield,fordeterminingthetimeofeffluxof
C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of
a specified volume of the fine aggregate concrete through a
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
standardized flow cone and used for fabric formed concrete
Specimens)
(FFC); however, the test method may also be used for other
C1064/C1064MTest Method for Temperature of Freshly
fluid concrete.
Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
1.2 It is for use with fine aggregate concrete containing fine
aggregate as define in Specification C33.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.3 This test method is intended for use with fine aggregate
3.1 The time of efflux of a specified volume of fine
concrete having an efflux time 9 to 15 s.
aggregate concrete from a standardized flow cone is measured.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
4. Significance and Use
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
4.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the fluidity of various fluid fine aggregate concrete mixtures.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Interferences
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.1 The presence of solid particles retained on the 9.53 mm
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- ( ⁄8 in.) sieve or lumps of unmixed material in the fine
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- aggregate may cause the fine aggregate concrete to flow
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the unevenly through the discharge tube of the flow cone or stop
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- the flow completely. Uneven flow will result in slower transit
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical of the fine aggregate concrete, thereby indicating a false
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. consistency.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Apparatus
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 FlowCone,thedimensionsasshowninFig.1.Thebody
C33Specification for Concrete Aggregates
and discharge tube can be stainless steel, cast aluminum, or
other essentially noncorroding metal.
6.2 Receiving Container, capacity 2000 mL (2.114 qt),
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
minimum.
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and
Sediment Control Technology.
6.3 Ring Stand or other devise, capable of supporting the
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2015. Published February 2015. Originally
flow cone in a vertical, steady position over the received
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6449–99(2008).
DOI: 10.1520/D6449-99R15E01.
container.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.4 Level, carpenter’s or similar.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 6.5 Stop Watch, least reading of not more than 0.2 s.
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D6449 − 99 (2015)
NOTE1—Othermeansofindicatingfineaggregateconcretelevelmaybeusedaslongasaccurateindicationoffineaggregateconcretelevelonvolume
is obtained.
FIG. 1 Cross Section of Flow Cone
6.6 Thermometer, having a range from [−18 to 49°C (0 to 7.2 When sampling and testing is being done for the
120°F)] and conforming to the requirements for ASTM ther- purpose of proportioning or comparing mixes or for qualifying
mometerNo
...
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
´1
Designation: D6449 − 99 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Flow of Fine Aggregate Concrete for Fabric Formed
Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6449; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Editorially updated units of measurement statement in April 2018.
1. Scope C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
drical Concrete Specimens
1.1 This test method covers a procedure, used both in the
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
laboratory and in the field, for determining the time of efflux of
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
a specified volume of the fine aggregate concrete through a
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
standardized flow cone and used for fabric formed concrete
Specimens)
(FFC); however, the test method may also be used for other
C1064/C1064M Test Method for Temperature of Freshly
fluid concrete.
Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
1.2 It is for use with fine aggregate concrete containing fine
aggregate as define in Specification C33.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.3 This test method is intended for use with fine aggregate
3.1 The time of efflux of a specified volume of fine
concrete having an efflux time 9 to 15 s.
aggregate concrete from a standardized flow cone is measured.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are
4. Significance and Use
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
4.1 This test method is applicable to the determination of
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
the fluidity of various fluid fine aggregate concrete mixtures.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Interferences
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 5.1 The presence of solid particles retained on the 9.53 mm
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- ( ⁄8 in.) sieve or lumps of unmixed material in the fine
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- aggregate may cause the fine aggregate concrete to flow
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the unevenly through the discharge tube of the flow cone or stop
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- the flow completely. Uneven flow will result in slower transit
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical of the fine aggregate concrete, thereby indicating a false
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. consistency.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Apparatus
2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 Flow Cone, the dimensions as shown in Fig. 1. The body
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
and discharge tube can be stainless steel, cast aluminum, or
other essentially noncorroding metal.
6.2 Receiving Container, capacity 2000 mL (2.114 qt),
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and
minimum.
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and
Sediment Control Technology.
6.3 Ring Stand or other devise, capable of supporting the
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2015. Published February 2015. Originally
flow cone in a vertical, steady position over the received
approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D6449 – 99(2008).
DOI: 10.1520/D6449-99R15E01.
container.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM 6.4 Level, carpenter’s or similar.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 6.5 Stop Watch, least reading of not more than 0.2 s.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D6449 − 99 (2015)
NOTE 1—Other means of indicating fine aggregate concrete level may be used as long as accurate indication of fine aggregate concrete level on volume
is obtained.
FIG. 1 Cross Section of Flow Cone
6.6 Thermometer, having a range from [−18 to 49°C (0 to 7.2 When sampling and testing is being done for the
120°F)] and conforming to the requirements for ASTM ther- purpose of proportioning or comparing mixes or for qualifying
mometer No. 36 degrees C. Other thermometers of the required materials, the temperature of the fine a
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