ASTM D7277-16

Standard Test Method for Performance Testing of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems for Hydraulic Stability in Open Channel Flow

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 An articulating concrete block revetment system is comprised of a matrix of individual concrete blocks placed together to form an erosion-resistant revetment with specific hydraulic performance characteristics. The system includes a filter layer compatible with the subsoil which allows infiltration and exfiltration to occur while providing particle retention. The filter layer may be comprised of a geotextile, properly graded granular media, or both. The concrete blocks within the matrix shall be dense and durable, and the matrix shall be flexible and porous.  
5.2 ACB revetment system are used to provide erosion protection to underlying soil materials from the forces of flowing water. The term “articulating,” as used in this standard, implies the ability of individual concrete blocks of the system to conform to changes in subgrade while remaining interconnected by virtue of geometric interlock, cables, ropes, geotextiles, geogrids, or combination thereof.  
5.3 The definition of ACB revetment system does not distinguish between interlocking and non-interlocking block geometries, between cable-tied and non-cable-tied systems, between vegetated and non-vegetated systems or between methods of manufacturing or placement. Furthermore, the definition does not restrict or limit the block size, shape, strength, or longevity; however, guidelines and recommendations regarding these factors are incorporated into this standard. Blocks are available in either open-cell or closed-cell configurations.
SCOPE
1.1 The purpose of this test method is to provide specifications for the hydraulic testing of full-scale articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems under controlled laboratory conditions for purposes of identifying stability performance in steep slope, high-velocity flows. The testing protocols, including system installation, test procedures, measurement techniques, analysis techniques, and reporting requirements are described in this test method.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in brackets are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Reporting or use of units other than inch-pound shall not be considered non-conformance as long as the selected parameters described regarding flume construction by the inch-pound system used in this method are met as a minimum.  
1.2.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs. The rationalized slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F = ma) calculations are involved.  
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D6026.  
1.3.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected, recorded and calculated in this Guide are regarded as the industry standard. In addition they are representative of the significant digits that generally be retained. The procedures used do not consider material variation, purpose of obtaining the data, special purpose studies or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.  
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.
Note 1: 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 fa...

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.25 - Erosion and Sediment Control Technology

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7277 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Performance Testing of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB)
Revetment Systems for Hydraulic Stability in Open Channel
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Flow
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7277; 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 standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods
for engineering design.
1.1 The purpose of this test method is to provide specifica-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tions for the hydraulic testing of full-scale articulating concrete
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
block (ACB) revetment systems under controlled laboratory
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
conditions for purposes of identifying stability performance in
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
steep slope, high-velocity flows. The testing protocols, includ-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ing system installation, test procedures, measurement
techniques, analysis techniques, and reporting requirements are
NOTE 1—The quality of the result produced by this standard is
described in this test method.
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it and the
suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet criteria
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and
as standard. The values given in brackets are mathematical
objective testing. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable
and are not considered standard. Reporting or use of units other results depend on many factors and Practice D3740 provides a means of
evaluating some of these factors.
than inch-pound shall not be considered non-conformance as
long as the selected parameters described regarding flume
2. Referenced Documents
construction by the inch-pound system used in this method are
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
met as a minimum.
D422 Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils (With-
1.2.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used
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drawn 2016)
when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound
(lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
Fluids
is slugs. The rationalized slug unit is not given, unless dynamic
(F = ma) calculations are involved. D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
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istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft (600
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
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kN-m/m ))
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
D1556 Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in
Practice D6026.
Place by Sand-Cone Method
1.3.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected,
D2216 Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water
recorded and calculated in this Guide are regarded as the
(Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
industry standard. In addition they are representative of the
D2487 Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering
significant digits that generally be retained. The procedures
Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)
used do not consider material variation, purpose of obtaining
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
the data, special purpose studies or any considerations for the
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
user’s objectives; and it is common practice to increase or
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate
D4318 Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and
with these considerations. It is beyond the scope of this
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Control Technology. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D7277 - 08. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D7277-16. www.astm.org.
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Designation: D7277 − 08 D7277 − 16
Standard Test Method for
Performance Testing of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB)
Revetment Systems for Hydraulic Stability in Open Channel
1
Flow
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7277; 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 The purpose of this test method is to provide specifications for the hydraulic testing of full-scale articulating concrete block
(ACB) revetment systems under controlled laboratory conditions for purposes of identifying stability performance in steep slope,
high-velocity flows. The testing protocols, including system installation, test procedures, measurement techniques, analysis
techniques, and reporting requirements are described in this test method.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parenthesesbrackets are
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Reporting or use of
units other than inch-pound shall not be considered non-conformance as long as the selected parameters described regarding flume
construction by the inch-pound system used in this method are met as a minimum.
1.2.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf)
represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs. The rationalized slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F =
ma) calculations are involved.
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.3.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected, recorded and calculated in this Guide are regarded as the industry
standard. In addition they are representative of the significant digits that generally be retained. The procedures used do not consider
material variation, purpose of obtaining the data, special purpose studies or any considerations for the user’s objectives; and it is
common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these considerations. It is
beyond the scope of this standard to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering design.
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.
NOTE 1—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 criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing. Users
of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors and
Practice D3740 provides a means of evaluating some of these factors.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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D422 Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils (Withdrawn 2016)
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
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D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft (600 kN-m/m ))
D1556 Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in Place by Sand-Cone Method
D2216 Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control
Technology.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008April 1, 2016. Published September 2008April 2016. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
D7277 - 08. DOI: 10.1520/D7277-08.10.1520/D7277-16.
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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.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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