ASTM C33/C33M-16

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

ABSTRACT
This specification defines the requirements for grading and quality of fine and coarse aggregate for use in concrete. Fine aggregate shall consist of natural sand, manufactured sand, or a combination thereof. Fine aggregate shall be free of injurious amounts of organic impurities. Fine aggregate for use in concrete that will be subject to wetting, extended exposure to humid atmosphere, or contact with moist ground shall not contain any materials that are deleteriously reactive with the alkalis in the cement in amount sufficient to cause excessive expansion of mortar or concrete. Fine aggregate subjected to five cycles of the soundness test shall have a required weighted average loss. Coarse aggregate shall consist of gravel, crushed gravel, crushed stone, air-cooled blast furnace slag, or crushed hydraulic-cement concrete, or a combination thereof. The sampling and test methods shall be done with grading and fineness modulus test, organic impurities test, effect of organic impurities on strength test, soundness test, clay lumps and friable particles test, coal and lignite test, bulk density of slag test, abrasion of coarse aggregate test, reactive aggregate test, freezing and thawing test, and chert test method.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification defines the requirements for grading and quality of fine and coarse aggregate (other than lightweight or heavyweight aggregate) for use in concrete.2  
1.2 This specification is for use by a contractor, concrete supplier, or other purchaser as part of the purchase document describing the material to be furnished.  
Note 1: This specification is regarded as adequate to ensure satisfactory materials for most concrete. It is recognized that, for certain work or in certain regions, it may be either more or less restrictive than needed. For example, where aesthetics are important, more restrictive limits may be considered regarding impurities that would stain the concrete surface. The specifier should ascertain that aggregates specified are or can be made available in the area of the work, with regard to grading, physical, or chemical properties, or combination thereof.  
1.3 This specification is also for use in project specifications to define the quality of aggregate, the nominal maximum size of the aggregate, and other specific grading requirements. Those responsible for selecting the proportions for the concrete mixture shall have the responsibility of determining the proportions of fine and coarse aggregate and the addition of blending aggregate sizes if required or approved.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.20 - Aggregates

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM C33/C33M-16e1 - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2016

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C33/C33M −16
StandardSpecification for
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Concrete Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C33/C33M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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 specification defines the requirements for grading
C29/C29MTest Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”)
andqualityoffineandcoarseaggregate(otherthanlightweight
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and Voids in Aggregate
or heavyweight aggregate) for use in concrete.
C40Test Method for Organic Impurities in FineAggregates
1.2 This specification is for use by a contractor, concrete
for Concrete
supplier, or other purchaser as part of the purchase document
C87Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine
describing the material to be furnished.
Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
C88Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
NOTE 1—This specification is regarded as adequate to ensure satisfac-
Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
tory materials for most concrete. It is recognized that, for certain work or
C117TestMethodforMaterialsFinerthan75-µm(No.200)
incertainregions,itmaybeeithermoreorlessrestrictivethanneeded.For
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
example, where aesthetics are important, more restrictive limits may be
consideredregardingimpuritiesthatwouldstaintheconcretesurface.The
C123Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
specifier should ascertain that aggregates specified are or can be made
C125Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
available in the area of the work, with regard to grading, physical, or
gregates
chemical properties, or combination thereof.
C131Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-
1.3 Thisspecificationisalsoforuseinprojectspecifications
Size CoarseAggregate byAbrasion and Impact in the Los
to define the quality of aggregate, the nominal maximum size
Angeles Machine
of the aggregate, and other specific grading requirements.
C136Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
Thoseresponsibleforselectingtheproportionsfortheconcrete Aggregates
mixture shall have the responsibility of determining the pro- C142Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in
portions of fine and coarse aggregate and the addition of Aggregates
C150Specification for Portland Cement
blending aggregate sizes if required or approved.
C227 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Cement-Aggregate Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method)
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
C289Test Method for Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity of
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 4
Aggregates (Chemical Method) (Withdrawn 2016)
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
C294Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Con-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
crete Aggregates
with the standard.
C295GuideforPetrographicExaminationofAggregatesfor
Concrete
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
C311Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or
whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesandfootnotes
Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
C330Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Struc-
as requirements of this standard.
tural Concrete
C331SpecificationforLightweightAggregatesforConcrete
Masonry Units
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.20 on Normal Weight Aggregates.
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Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2016. Published March 2016. Originally For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
approvedin1921.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2013asC33/C33M–13.DOI: contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
10.1520/C0033_C0033M-16. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
2
For lightweight aggregates, see Specifications C330, C331, and C332; for the ASTM website.
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heavyweight aggregates see Specification C637 and Descriptive Nomenclature The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
C638. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C33/C33M − 13 C33/C33M − 16
Standard Specification for
1
Concrete Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C33/C33M; 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*
1.1 This specification defines the requirements for grading and quality of fine and coarse aggregate (other than lightweight or
2
heavyweight aggregate) for use in concrete.
1.2 This specification is for use by a contractor, concrete supplier, or other purchaser as part of the purchase document
describing the material to be furnished.
NOTE 1—This specification is regarded as adequate to ensure satisfactory materials for most concrete. It is recognized that, for certain work or in certain
regions, it may be either more or less restrictive than needed. For example, where aesthetics are important, more restrictive limits may be considered
regarding impurities that would stain the concrete surface. The specifier should ascertain that aggregates specified are or can be made available in the
area of the work, with regard to grading, physical, or chemical properties, or combination thereof.
1.3 This specification is also for use in project specifications to define the quality of aggregate, the nominal maximum size of
the aggregate, and other specific grading requirements. Those responsible for selecting the proportions for the concrete mixture
shall have the responsibility of determining the proportions of fine and coarse aggregate and the addition of blending aggregate
sizes if required or approved.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C131 Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles
Machine
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C227 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Cement-Aggregate Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method)
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C289 Test Method for Potential Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates (Chemical Method) (Withdrawn 2016)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.20 on
Normal Weight Aggregates.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013Feb. 1, 2016. Published February 2013March 2016. Originally approved in 1921. Last previous edition approved in 20112013 as
C33/C33M – 11A.13. DOI: 10.1520/C0033_C0033M-13.10.1520/C0033_C0033M-16.
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For lightweight aggregates, see Specifications C330, C331, and C332; for heavyweight aggregates see Specification C637 and Descriptive Nomenclature C638.
3
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.
4
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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