Standard Specification for Segmental Retaining Wall Units

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1.1 This specification covers segmental retaining wall units of concrete, machine-made from portland cement, water, and suitable mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of other materials. The units are intended for use in the construction of mortarless segmental retaining walls.
Note 1—When particular features are desired, such as weight classification, higher compressive strength, surface texture, finish, color, or other special features, such properties should be specified separately by the purchaser. Local suppliers should be consulted as to availability of units having the desired features.
1.2 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 the standard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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Designation: C 1372 – 01a
Standard Specification for
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Segmental Retaining Wall Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1372; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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1. Scope * C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
C 1262 Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Dura-
1.1 This specification covers segmental retaining wall units
bility of Manufactured Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
of concrete, machine–made from portland cement, water, and
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lated Concrete Units
suitable mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of
other materials. The units are intended for use in the construc-
3. Terminology
tion of mortarless segmental retaining walls.
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209 and Ter-
NOTE 1—When particular features are desired, such as weight classifi-
minology C 1232 shall apply for this specification.
cation, higher compressive strength, surface texture, finish, color, or other
special features, such properties should be specified separately by the
4. Materials
purchaser. Local suppliers should be consulted as to availability of units
4.1 Cementitious Materials—Materials shall conform to the
having the desired features.
following applicable specifications:
1.2 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
4.1.1 Portland Cements—Specification C 150.
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
4.1.2 Modified Portland Cement—Portland cement con-
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
forming to Specification C 150, modified as follows:
as requirements of the standard.
4.1.2.1 Limestone—Limestone, with a minimum 85 % Cal-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
cium Carbonate (CaCO ) content, shall be permitted to be
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as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
added to the cement, provided these requirements of Specifi-
information only.
cation C 150 as modified are met:
(1) Limitation on Insoluble Residue—1.5 %.
2. Referenced Documents
(2) Limitation on Air Content of Mortar—Volume percent,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
22 % max.
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C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
(3) Limitation on Loss of Ignition—7 %.
C 140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
4.1.3 Blended Hydraulic Cements— Specification C 595.
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Masonry Units and Related Units
4.1.4 Hydraulic Cement—Specification C 1157.
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C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
4.1.5 Pozzolans—Specification C 618.
C 331 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Con-
4.1.6 Blast Furnace Slag Cement—Specification C 989.
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crete Masonry Units
4.2 Aggregates—Aggregates shall conform to the following
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C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
specifications, except that grading requirements shall not
C 618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
necessarily apply:
Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in
4.2.1 Normal Weight Aggregates—Specification C 33.
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Concrete
4.2.2 Lightweight Aggregates—Specification C 331.
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace
4.3 Other Constituents—Air-entraining agents, coloring
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Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
pigments, integral water repellents, finely ground silica, and
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C 1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
other constituents shall be previously established as suitable for
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
use in segmental retaining wall units and shall conform to
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lated Units
applicable ASTM standards or shall be shown by test or
experience to be not detrimental to the durability of the
segmental retaining wall units or any material customarily used
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
in segmental retaining wall construction.
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of C15.03 on Concrete
Masonry Units and Related Units.
5. Physical Requirements
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2001. Published October 2001. Originally
published as C 1372–97. Last previous edition C 1372–01.
5.1 At the time of delivery to the work site, the units shall
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
conform to the physical requirements of Table 1 when tested in
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
4 accordance with 8.2.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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