ASTM C1712-14

Standard Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is for the rapid assessment of the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete.  
5.2 The method is useful for rapid assessment of the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete during mixture development in the laboratory as well as prior to placement of the mixture in the field. Test Method C1610/C1610M for static segregation of SCC is not sufficiently rapid, and the non-mandatory Visual Stability Index as determined through the procedure described in Appendix X1 of Test Method C1611/C1611M is highly subjective and qualitative.  
5.3 Appendix X1 provides non-mandatory criteria that may be used to indicate the degree of static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete mixtures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the rapid assessment of static segregation resistance of normal-weight self-consolidating concrete (SCC). The test does not measure static segregation resistance directly, but provides an assessment of whether static segregation is likely to occur.  
1.2 The test apparatus and protocol were developed based on tests with SCC mixtures containing saturated surface dry (SSD) coarse aggregates ranging in relative density from 2.67 to 2.79 and in nominal maximum size from 9.5 mm to 25 mm. For SCC mixtures outside these ranges, testing is recommended to establish a correlation between penetration depth and static segregation measured in accordance with Test Method C1610/C1610M. This test method shall not be used to assess the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete containing lightweight aggregates or heavyweight aggregates without prior testing to establish a correlation.  
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall not be considered as requirements of the 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2)

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2014
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.47 - Self-Consolidating Concrete

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1712-09 - Standard Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014
• Referred By: ASTM C1610/C1610M-21 - Standard Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1712 − 14
Standard Test Method for
Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-
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Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1712; 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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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers the rapid assessment of static
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
segregation resistance of normal-weight self-consolidating
gregates
concrete (SCC). The test does not measure static segregation
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
resistance directly, but provides an assessment of whether
Concrete
static segregation is likely to occur.
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
1.2 The test apparatus and protocol were developed based
C173/C173M Test Method forAir Content of Freshly Mixed
on tests with SCC mixtures containing saturated surface dry
Concrete by the Volumetric Method
(SSD) coarse aggregates ranging in relative density from 2.67 C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Laboratory
to 2.79 and in nominal maximum size from 9.5 mm to 25 mm.
C1610/C1610M Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-
For SCC mixtures outside these ranges, testing is recom-
Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
mended to establish a correlation between penetration depth
C1611/C1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-
and static segregation measured in accordance with Test
Consolidating Concrete
Method C1610/C1610M. This test method shall not be used to
assess the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating
3. Terminology
concrete containing lightweight aggregates or heavyweight
aggregates without prior testing to establish a correlation.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
to Terminology C125.
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 static segregation resistance, n—resistance of a con-
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
crete mixture to segregation of the mortar component from the
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
coarse aggregate while the concrete is at rest and before initial
shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
setting.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Summary of Test Method
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 This test method uses a penetration apparatus (shown in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Figs. 1 and 2) and an inverted slump mold (Fig. 3). A sample
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh
of freshly mixed self-consolidating concrete is placed in an
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
inverted slump mold without tamping or vibration. The hollow
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chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
cylinder attached to a metal rod is aligned in the center of the
inverted slump mold as shown in Fig. 3. The hollow cylinder
is then lowered onto the surface of the concrete and released to
freely penetrate into the fresh concrete. The penetration depth
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.47 on Self-Consolidating Concrete.
Current edition approved April 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally
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approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1712 – 09. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/C1712/C1712M-14. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 04.02. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1 Dimension of Penetration Apparatus
FIG. 2 Penetration Apparatus
(Pd) is determined and used to assess the static segregation 5. Significance and Use
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resistance of the self-consolidating concrete mixture (1-5
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Designation: C1712 − 09 C1712 − 14
Standard Test Method for
Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-
1
Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1712; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the rapid assessment of static segregation resistance of normal-weight self-consolidating concrete
(SCC). The test does not measure static segregation resistance directly, but provides an assessment of whether static segregation
is likely to occur.
1.2 The test apparatus and protocol were developed based on tests with SCC mixtures containing saturated surface dry (SSD)
coarse aggregates ranging in relative density from 2.67 to 2.79 and in nominal maximum size from 9.5 mm to 25 mm. For SCC
mixtures outside these ranges, testing is recommended to establish a correlation between penetration depth and static segregation
measured in accordance with Test Method C1610/C1610M. This test method shall not be used to assess the static segregation
resistance of self-consolidating concrete containing lightweight aggregates or heavyweight aggregates without prior testing to
establish a correlation.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes shall
not be considered as requirements of the 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and
tissue upon prolonged exposure.Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin
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and tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C1610/C1610M Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
C1611/C1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating Concrete
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology C125.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.47 on
Self-Consolidating Concrete.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009April 1, 2014. Published November 2009June 2014. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as
C1712 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/C1712-09.10.1520/C1712/C1712M-14.
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 04.02.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.1 static segregation resistance, n—resistance of a concrete mixture to segregation of the mortar component from the coarse
aggregate while the concrete is at rest and before initial setting.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method uses a penetration apparatus (shown in Figs. 1 and 2) and an inverted slump mold (Fig. 3). A sample of
freshly mixed self-consolidating concrete is placed in an inverted slump mold without tamping or vibration. The hollow cylinder
at
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