ASTM C1170/C1170M-20

Standard Test Method for Determining Consistency and Density of Roller-Compacted Concrete Using a Vibrating Table

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended to be used for determining the consistency and density of stiff to extremely dry concrete mixtures common in roller-compacted concrete construction.  
5.1.1 Because of the stiff to extremely dry consistency of some roller-compacted concrete mixtures, the standard Vebe test method of rodding the specimen in a slump cone is substituted by Procedures A and B.8  
5.2 Procedure A uses a 22.7 kg [50 lb] surcharge and is used for concrete consolidated by roller-compaction methods when the consistency of the concrete is very stiff to extremely dry.  
5.3 Procedure B uses a 12.5 kg [27.5 lb] surcharge and is used for concrete consolidated by roller-compaction methods when the consistency of the concrete is stiff to very stiff consistency, but not extremely dry.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to determine the consistency of concrete using a vibrating table and a surcharge and to determine the density of the consolidated concrete specimen. This test method is applicable to freshly mixed concrete, prepared in both the laboratory and the field, having a nominal maximum size aggregate of 50 mm [2 in.] or less. If the nominal maximum size of aggregate is larger than 50 mm [2 in.], the test method is applicable only when performed on the fraction passing the 50-mm [2-in.] sieve with the larger aggregate being removed in accordance with Practice C172.  
1.2 This test method, intended for use in testing roller-compacted concrete, may be applicable to testing other types of concrete such as cement-treated aggregate and mixtures similar to soil-cement.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.  
1.5 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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2)  
1.6 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: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2020
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.45 - Roller-Compacted Concrete

Relations

• Refers: ASTM C1067-20 - Standard Practice for Conducting a Ruggedness Evaluation or Screening Program for Test Methods for Construction Materials
• Effective Date: 15-Apr-2020
• Referred By: ASTM C1435/C1435M-20 - Standard Practice for Molding Roller-Compacted Concrete in Cylinder Molds Using a Vibrating Hammer
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020
• Referred By: ASTM C1176/C1176M-20 - Standard Practice for Making Roller-Compacted Concrete in Cylinder Molds Using a Vibrating Table
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: C1170/C1170M − 20
Standard Test Method for
Determining Consistency and Density of Roller-Compacted
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Concrete Using a Vibrating Table
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationC1170/C1170M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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* 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This test method is used to determine the consistency of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
concrete using a vibrating table and a surcharge and to
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
determine the density of the consolidated concrete specimen.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
This test method is applicable to freshly mixed concrete,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
prepared in both the laboratory and the field, having a nominal
maximum size aggregate of 50 mm [2 in.] or less. If the
2. Referenced Documents
nominal maximum size of aggregate is larger than 50 mm [2
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in.], the test method is applicable only when performed on the 2.1 ASTM Standards:
fraction passing the 50-mm [2-in.] sieve with the larger
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”)
aggregate being removed in accordance with Practice C172. and Voids in Aggregate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
1.2 This test method, intended for use in testing roller-
gregates
compactedconcrete,maybeapplicabletotestingothertypesof
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
concretesuchascement-treatedaggregateandmixturessimilar
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
to soil-cement.
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
C1067 Practice for Conducting a Ruggedness Evaluation or
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Screening Program for Test Methods for Construction
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
Materials
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance 3
istics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft
with the standard. 3
(2,700 kN-m/m ))
1.4 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
Sieves
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
as requirements of this standard.
ASTM Test Methods
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3. Terminology
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Definitions:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
to Terminology C125.
(Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon
3.2.1 extremely dry consistency, n—for the purpose of this
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prolonged exposure. )
standard, the consistency of concrete having no slump and a
Vebe consistency greater than 30 s when measured with
Procedure A.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.45 on Roller-Compacted Concrete.
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published May 2020. Originally
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approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C1170 – 14 . DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/C1170_C1170M-20. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C1170/C1170M − 14 C1170/C1170M − 20
Standard Test Method for
Determining Consistency and Density of Roller-Compacted
1
Concrete Using a Vibrating Table
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1170/C1170M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections were made to 10.2.6 in June 2014.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method is used to determine the consistency of concrete using a vibrating table and a surcharge and to determine
the density of the consolidated concrete specimen. This test method is applicable to freshly mixed concrete, prepared in both the
laboratory and the field, having a nominal maximum size aggregate of 50 mm [2 in.] or less. If the nominal maximum size of
aggregate is larger than 50 mm [2 in.], the test method is applicable only when performed on the fraction passing the 50-mm [2-in.]
sieve with the larger aggregate being removed in accordance with Practice C172.
1.2 This test method, intended for use in testing roller-compacted concrete, may be applicable to testing other types of concrete
such as cement-treated aggregate and mixtures similar to soil-cement.
1.3 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.
1.4 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
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chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
1.6 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C1067 Practice for Conducting a Ruggedness Evaluation or Screening Program for Test Methods for Construction Materials
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D1557 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft (2,700
3
kN-m/m ))
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.45 on
Roller-Compacted Concrete.
Current edition approved April 1, 2014April 1, 2020. Published May 2014May 2020. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20082014 as
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C1170 – 08.C1170 – 14 . DOI: 10.1520/C1170_C1170M-14E01.10.1520/C1170_C1170M-20.
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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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.
*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. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in
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