ASTM D6103-04
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) (Withdrawn 2013)
Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) (Withdrawn 2013)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is intended to provide the user with a procedure to determine the fluidity of CLSM mixtures for use as backfill or structural fill.
This test method is considered applicable to fresh CLSM containing only sand as the aggregate or having coarse aggregate smaller than 19.0 mm (¾ in.). If the coarse aggregate is larger than 19.0 mm (¾in.), the test method is applicable when it is made on the fraction of CLSM passing a 19.0 mm (¾ in.) sieve, with the larger aggregate being removed in accordance with the section on Additional Procedures for Large Maximum size Aggregate Concrete in Practice C 172.
Note 1—Removing the coarse aggregate will alter the characteristics of the mix and therefore will give information only about the remaining material. It is suggested that for mixes containing coarse aggregate 19.0 mm ( ¾ in.) or larger, a measurement of the slump is more appropriate.
For non-flowable CLSM, or for mixtures that do not come out of the flow cylinder easily, measure the slump as outlined in Test Method C 143.
This test method is one of a series of quality control tests that can be performed on CLSM during construction to monitor compliance with specification requirements. The other tests that can be used during construction control are Test Methods D 4832, D 6023, and D 6024.
Note 2—The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D 3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D 3740 does not in itself assure reliable results . Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determination of the flow consistency of fresh Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM). This test method applies to flowable CLSM with a maximum particle size of 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) sieve.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents are given for information only.
1.3 CLSM is also known as flowable fill, controlled density fill, soil-cement grout, unshrinkable fill, K-Krete, and other similar names.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the procedure for determination of the flow consistency of fresh Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM).
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D18 on Soil and Rock, this test method was withdrawn in July 2013 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 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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Designation: D6103 − 04
StandardTest Method for
Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material
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(CLSM)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6103; 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.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determination 2.1 ASTM Standards:
of the flow consistency of fresh Controlled Low Strength C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
Material (CLSM). This test method applies to flowable CLSM Concrete
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with a maximum particle size of 19.0 mm ( ⁄4 in.) or less, or to C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
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the portion of CLSM that passes a 19.0 mm ( ⁄4 in.) sieve. D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
Fluids
1.2 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
Practice D6026.
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
1.2.1 The method used to specify how data are collected,
D4832 Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Con-
calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related to
trolled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders
theaccuracytowhichthedatacanbeappliedindesignorother
D5971 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Controlled
uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained using this
Low-Strength Material
standard is beyond its scope.
D6023 Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, Ce-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
ment Content, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Con-
standard.Theinch-poundequivalentsaregivenforinformation
trolled Low-Strength Material (CLSM)
only.
D6024 Test Method for Ball Drop on Controlled Low
1.4 CLSM is also known as flowable fill, controlled density Strength Material (CLSM) to Determine Suitability for
fill, soil-cement slurry, soil-cement grout, unshrinkable fill, Load Application
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
K-Krete, and other similar names.
Data
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
3. Terminology
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
3.1 Definitions—For common definitions of terms in this
as requirements of the standard.
standard, refer to Terminology D653.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.1 controlled low strength material (CLSM), n—a mix-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ture of soil or aggregates, cementitious material, fly ash, water
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and sometimes chemical admixtures, that hardens into a
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
materialwithahigherstrengththanthesoil,butlessthan8400
kPa (1200 psi). Used as a replacement for compacted backfill,
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeD18onSoiland
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.15 on Stabilization With
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Admixtures. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2004. Published December 2004. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as D6103 – 97. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D6103-04. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D6103 − 04
CLSM can be placed as a slurry, a mortar, or a compacted 6.3 Filling Apparatus—Scoop, bucket, or pail of sufficient
material and typically has strengths of 350 to 700 kPa (50 to capacity to facilitate filling of the flow cylinder in a rapid,
100 psi) for most applications. efficient manner.
3.2.2 flow consistency, n—a measurement of the spread of a
6.4 Nonporous Surface—A 0.6-m (2.0-ft) square, or larger,
predetermined volume of CLSM achieved by removal of the
made of a nonporous material that is also noncorroding, such
flow cylinder within a specified time.
as acrylic, cast aluminum, or stainless steel. The surface must
be smooth, free of defects, and rigid.
4. Summary of Test Method
6.5 Miscella
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