ASTM C1262-10
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related Concrete Units
Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related Concrete Units
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The procedure described in this test method is intended to determine the effects of freezing and thawing on SRW and related units in the presence of water or saline solution.
The procedure is not intended to provide a quantitative measure to determine an expected length of service for a specific type of concrete unit.
Note 2—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the resistance to freezing and thawing of dry-cast segmental retaining wall (SRW) units (see Specification C1372) and related concrete units. Units are tested in a test solution that is either water or 3 % saline solution depending on the intended use of the units in actual service.
Note 1—Related concrete units include units such as hollow and solid concrete masonry units, concrete brick, and concrete roof pavers.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
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Designation: C1262 − 10
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast
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Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related Concrete Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1262; 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* 4. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the resistance to freezing and
4.1 The procedure described in this test method is intended
thawing of dry-cast segmental retaining wall (SRW) units (see
to determine the effects of freezing and thawing on SRW and
Specification C1372) and related concrete units. Units are
related units in the presence of water or saline solution.
tested in a test solution that is either water or 3 % saline
4.2 The procedure is not intended to provide a quantitative
solution depending on the intended use of the units in actual
measure to determine an expected length of service for a
service.
specific type of concrete unit.
NOTE 1—Related concrete units include units such as hollow and solid
NOTE 2—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be
concrete masonry units, concrete brick, and concrete roof pavers.
evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
5. Apparatus
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
5.1 Freeze-Thaw Chamber—Use a chamber that has:
and are not considered standard.
5.1.1 Forced air circulation,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1.2 Aprogrammable air-temperature controller capable of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
automatically performing at least two freezing and thawing
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cycles per 24-h period during testing,
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1.3 A temperature range of at least –10 to 100°F (–24 to
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
38°C), and
5.1.4 The capability of maintaining the air temperature
2. Referenced Documents
throughout the chamber within the specified temperature
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
ranges for the duration of the test cycle.
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
5.2 Containers—Use containers that are:
Masonry Units and Related Units
5.2.1 Made of non-rigid plastic,
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
5.2.2 Of sufficient size to contain each test specimen and
Masonry
specimen supports as illustrated in Fig. 1,
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
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5.2.3 Of sufficient size to provide a minimum of ⁄8 in. (3
C1372 Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall
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Units mm) and a maximum of 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) of test solution
surrounding the sides of the specimen,
3. Terminology
5.2.4 Supplied with a tightly-fitting lid to reduce
evaporation, and
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply
for this test method. 5.2.5 Flat enough so that the specimen will not deviate from
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level by more than ⁄16 in. (2 mm) from one end of the
specimen to the opposite end when placed on the support rods.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.3 Specimen Supports—Support the specimen above the
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
container bottom. Use supports that are:
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally
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5.3.1 Rods having dimensions of ⁄8 6 ⁄24 in. (3 6 1 mm),
approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1262 – 09. DOI:
10.1520/C1262-10.
5.3.2 Made of a solid, non-corrosive, non-absorptive mate-
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rial (brass, plastic, and so forth), and
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.3.3 Capable of supporting the specimen in both the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. longitudinal and transverse directions (see Note 3).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Sampling and Preparation of Test Methods
6.1 Selection of Units—Select five whole SRW units repre-
sentative of the lot from which they are selected. The units
shall be free from visible cracks or structural defects.
6.2 Freeze-Thaw
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Designation:C1262–09 Designation:C1262–10
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast
1
Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related Concrete Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1262; 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*
1.1This1.1 This test method covers the resistance to freezing and thawing of dry-cast segmental retaining wall (SRW) units (see
Specification C1372) and related concrete units. Units are tested in a test solution that is either water or 3 % saline solution
depending on the intended use of the units in actual service.
NOTE 1—Related concrete units include units such as hollow and solid concrete masonry units, concrete brick, and concrete roof pavers.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1372 Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply for this test method.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 The procedure described in this test method is intended to determine the effects of freezing and thawing on SRWand related
units in the presence of water or saline solution.
4.2 The procedure is not intended to provide a quantitative measure to determine an expected length of service for a specific
type of concrete unit.
NOTE 2—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Freezing-and-Thawing ChamberFreeze-Thaw Chamber—Use a chamber that has:
5.1.1 Forced air circulation,
5.1.2 Aprogrammable air-temperature controller capable of automatically performing at least two freezing and thawing cycles
per 24-h period during testing,
5.1.3 A temperature range of at least –10 to 100°F (–24 to 38°C), and
5.1.4 The capability of maintaining the air temperature throughout the chamber within the specified temperature ranges for the
duration of the test cycle.
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC15onManufacturedMasonryUnitsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC15.03onConcrete
Masonry Units and Related Units.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2009. Published December 2009. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C1262–08a. DOI:
10.1520/C1262-09.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2010.PublishedJune2010.Originallyapprovedin1994.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2009asC1262 – 09.DOI:10.1520/C1262-10.
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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.
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5.2 Containers—Use containers that are:
5.2.1 Made of non-rigid plastic,
5.2.2 Of sufficient size to contain each test specimen and specimen supports as illustrated in Fig. 1,
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5.2.3 Of sufficient size to provide a minimum of ⁄8 in. (3 mm) and a maximum of 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) of test solution surrounding
the sides of the specimen,
5.2.4 Supplied with a tightly-fitting lid to reduce evaporation, and
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5.2.5 Flat enough so that the specimen will not deviate from level by more than ⁄16 in. (2 mm) from one end of the specimen
to the opposite end when placed on the support rods.
5.3 Specimen Supports—Support the specimen above the container bottom. Use supports that are:
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5.3.1 Rods having dimensions of ⁄8 6 ⁄24 in. (3 6
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