ASTM C1884-19

Standard Specification for Concrete Ballast Block

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers dry-cast concrete ballast blocks that are primarily used for ballast of rooftop equipment. These units are machine-made from hydraulic cement, water, and suitable mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of other materials.
Note 1: The design of concrete ballast block systems for resisting wind uplift is beyond the scope of this specification. Building codes and other standards should be consulted in designing for wind uplift resistance.  
1.2 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2019
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.03 - Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1884 −19
Standard Specification for
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Concrete Ballast Block
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1884; 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* C331/C331M Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for
Concrete Masonry Units
1.1 This specification covers dry-cast concrete ballast
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
blocks that are primarily used for ballast of rooftop equipment.
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
These units are machine-made from hydraulic cement, water,
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
and suitable mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion
C979/C979M Specification for Pigments for Integrally Col-
of other materials.
ored Concrete
NOTE 1—The design of concrete ballast block systems for resisting
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
wind uplift is beyond the scope of this specification. Building codes and
Concrete and Mortars
other standards should be consulted in designing for wind uplift resis-
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic
tance.
Cement
1.2 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
Mixtures
as requirements of the standard.
C1262/C1262M Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Units and Related Concrete Units
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3. Terminology
and are not considered standard.
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to this specification.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.1 concrete ballast block, n—a manufactured concrete
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
unit used primarily to provide weight for stabilizing rooftop
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
equipment.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.1.1 Discussion—An example application for concrete
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ballast block is ballast for photovoltaic arrays.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4. Material
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Cementitious Materials—Materials shall conform to the
following applicable specifications:
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.1 Portland Cement—Specification C150/C150M.
4.1.2 Modified Portland Cement—Portland cement con-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates forming to Specification C150/C150M, modified as follows:
4.1.2.1 Limestone—Limestone, with a minimum 85 % cal-
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Con-
cium carbonate (CaCO ) content, shall be permitted to be
crete Masonry Units and Related Units
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added to the cement, provided the requirements of Specifica-
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
tion C150/C150M are modified as follows:
(1) Limitation on Insoluble Residue—1.5 %.
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(2) Limitation on Air Content of Mortar—Volume percent,
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
22 % max.
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
(3) Limitation on Loss on Ignition—7 %.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally
4.1.3 Blended Cements—Specification C595/C595M.
approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1884–18. DOI:
10.1520/C1884-19 4.1.4 Hydraulic Cement—Specification C1157/C1157M.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.1.5 Pozzolans—Specification C618. customary methods of handling in shipment and delivery are
4.1.6 Blast Furnace Slag Cement—Specification C989/ not grounds for rejection.
C989M.
5.4 A shipment shall not contain more than 5 % of units,
4.1.7 S
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Designation: C1884 − 18 C1884 − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Concrete Ballast Block
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1884; 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 specification covers dry-cast concrete ballast blocks that are primarily used for ballast of rooftop equipment. These
units are machine-made from hydraulic cement, water, and suitable mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of other
materials.
NOTE 1—The design of concrete ballast block systems for resisting wind uplift is beyond the scope of this specification. Building codes and other
standards should be consulted in designing for wind uplift resistance.
1.2 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that 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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C331/C331M Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C979/C979M Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
C1262/C1262M Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and
Related Concrete Units
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply to this specification.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 concrete ballast block, n—a manufactured concrete unit used primarily to provide weight for stabilizing rooftop
equipment.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.03 on
Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2018Dec. 15, 2019. Published December 2018December 2019. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as
C1884–18. DOI: 10.1520/C1884-1810.1520/C1884-19
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2.1.1 Discussion—
An example application for concrete ballast block is ballast for photovoltaic arrays.
4. Material
4.1 Cementitious Materials—Materials shall conform to the following applicable specifications:
4.1.1 Portland Cement—Specification C150/C150M.
4.1.2 Modified Portland Cement—Portland cement conforming to Specification C150/C150M, modified as follows:
4.1.2.1 Limestone—Limestone, with a minimum 85 % calcium carbonate (CaCO ) content, shall be permitted to be added to the
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cement, provided the requirements of Specification C150/C150M are modified as follows:
(1) Limitation on Insoluble Residue—1.5 %.
(2) Limitation on Air Content of Mortar—Volume percent, 22 % max.
(3) Limitation on Loss on Ignition—7 %.
4.1.3 Blended Cements
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