ASTM C125-11a
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
SCOPE
1.1 This standard is a compilation of general terminology related to hydraulic cement concrete, concrete aggregates, and other materials used in or with hydraulic cement concrete.
1.2 Other terminology under the jurisdiction of Committee C09 is included in two specialized standards. Terms relating to constituents of concrete aggregates are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C294. Terms relating to constituents of aggregates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C638.
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in Terminology C219. Additionally, the American Concrete Institute has an electronic document, ACI Concrete Terminology, which is updated periodically. While this ACI Terminology is a useful resource, it shall not be referenced directly in ASTM standards because it is not a consensus document. The use of individual ACI or other definitions in ASTM standards shall be in accordance with Form and Style, Section E5.9, Attributions.
1.4 When a term is used in an ASTM standard for which Committee C09 is responsible, it is included herein only if used in more than one Committee C09 standard.
1.5 Definitions that are adopted from those published by other ASTM committees or other standards organizations are identified with the ASTM designation (for example, Terminology C219) or with the abbreviation of the name of the other organization.
1.6 A definition in this standard is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group expressed in a single sentence with additional information included in notes or discussion.
Note 1—The subcommittee responsible for this standard will review definitions on a five-year basis to determine if the definition is still appropriate as stated. Revisions will be made when determined necessary. The year shown in parentheses at the end of a definition indicates the year the definition or revision to the definition was approved. A letter R and a year indicate when the definition was reviewed. No date indicates the term has not yet been reviewed.
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Designation:C125–11a
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C125; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
yearindicatewhenthedefinitionwasreviewed.Nodateindicatestheterm
1. Scope*
has not yet been reviewed.
1.1 This standard is a compilation of general terminology
related to hydraulic cement concrete, concrete aggregates, and
2. Referenced Documents
other materials used in or with hydraulic cement concrete.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Other terminology under the jurisdiction of Committee
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C09 is included in two specialized standards. Terms relating to
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
constituents of concrete aggregates are defined in Descriptive
Concrete
Nomenclature C294. Terms relating to constituents of aggre-
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
gates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descrip-
C294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Con-
tive Nomenclature C638.
crete Aggregates
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete
Terminology C219.Additionally, theAmerican Concrete Insti-
Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
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tute has an electronic document, ACI Concrete Terminology,
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
which is updated periodically. While this ACI Terminology is
Concrete
a useful resource, it shall not be referenced directly in ASTM
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
standards because it is not a consensus document. The use of
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
individualACI or other definitions inASTM standards shall be
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
in accordance with Form and Style, Section E5.9, Attributions.
C638 Descriptive Nomenclature of Constituents of Aggre-
1.4 When a term is used in an ASTM standard for which
gates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
CommitteeC09isresponsible,itisincludedhereinonlyifused
C939 Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced-
in more than one Committee C09 standard.
Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
1.5 Definitions that are adopted from those published by
C1074 Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the
other ASTM committees or other standards organizations are
Maturity Method
identified with theASTM designation (for example, Terminol-
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
ogy C219) or with the abbreviation of the name of the other
Mixtures
organization.
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
1.6 A definition in this standard is a statement of the
C1610/C1610M Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-
meaning of a word or word group expressed in a single
Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
sentence with additional information included in notes or
C1611/C1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-
discussion.
Consolidating Concrete
NOTE 1—The subcommittee responsible for this standard will review E135 Terminology Relating to Analytical Chemistry for
definitions on a five-year basis to determine if the definition is still
Metals, Ores, and Related Materials
appropriate as stated. Revisions will be made when determined necessary.
The year shown in parentheses at the end of a definition indicates the year
3. Terms and Their Definitions
the definition or revision to the definition was approved. A letter R and a
absorption, n—theprocessbywhichaliquidisdrawnintoand
tends to fill permeable pores in a porous solid body; also, the
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increase in mass of a porous solid body resulting from the
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.91 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2011. Published September 2011. Originally
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approved in 1936. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C125–11. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/C0125-11a. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.terminology.concrete.org. the ASTM website.
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Designation:C125–11 Designation:C125–11a
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C125; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This standard is a compilation of general terminology related to hydraulic cement concrete, concrete aggregates, and other
materials used in or with hydraulic cement concrete.
1.2 Other terminology under the jurisdiction of Committee C09 is included in two specialized standards. Terms relating to
constituents of concrete aggregates are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C294.Terms relating to constituents of aggregates for
radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C638.
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in Terminology C219. Additionally, the American Concrete Institute
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has an electronic document, ACI Concrete Terminology, which is updated periodically. While this ACI Terminology is a useful
resource, it shall not be referenced directly inASTM standards because it is not a consensus document. The use of individualACI
or other definitions in ASTM standards shall be in accordance with Form and Style, Section E5.9, Attributions .
1.4 When a term is used in an ASTM standard for which Committee C09 is responsible, it is included herein only if used in
more than one Committee C09 standard.
1.5 Definitions that are adopted from those published by otherASTM committees or other standards organizations are identified
with the ASTM designation (for example, Terminology C219) or with the abbreviation of the name of the other organization.
1.6 A definition in this standard is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group expressed in a single sentence with
additional information included in notes or discussion.
NOTE 1—The subcommittee responsible for this standard will review definitions on a five-year basis to determine if the definition is still appropriate
as stated. Revisions will be made when determined necessary. The year shown in parentheses at the end of a definition indicates the year the definition
or revision to the definition was approved. A letter R and a year indicate when the definition was reviewed. No date indicates the term has not yet been
reviewed.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
C294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Concrete Aggregates
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of
Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
C638 Descriptive Nomenclature of Constituents of Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
C939 Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced-Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
C1074 Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the Maturity Method
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C1610/C1610M Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.91 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved June 15,Aug. 1, 2011. Published JulySeptember 2011. Originally approved in 1936. Last previous edition approved in 20102011 as
C125–10a.C125–11. DOI: 10.1520/C0125-11a.
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Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.terminology.concrete.org.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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, Unite
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