ASTM C1017/C1017M-13e1

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers chemical admixtures to be added to hydraulic cement concrete mixtures for use in producing flowing concrete. The two types of chemical admixtures are: Type I—plasticizing; and Type II—plasticizing and retarding. Tests of the chemical admixtures with reference concreting materials or with concrete-making materials proposed for specific work are specified. Three levels of testing are discussed: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Type of admixtures shall conform to the physical requirements: time of setting, increase in slump, compressive strength, flexural strength, length of change after days of drying, and relative durability factor. Uniformity and equivalence shall be established by the following requirements: infrared analysis, residue by oven drying (liquid and nonliquid admixtures), and specific gravity (liquid admixtures). Tests for quality, uniformity, and equivalence shall be made. Samples of freshly mixed concrete shall be tested according to slump, air content, time of setting, and water content and unit weight. Hardened concrete shall be tested according to the following: compressive strength, flexural strength, resistance to freezing and thawing, and length change.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers two types of chemical admixtures to be added to hydraulic cement concrete mixtures for the purpose of producing flowing concrete. The types are as follows:  
1.1.1 Type I—Plasticizing, and  
1.1.2 Type II—Plasticizing and retarding.  
1.2 This specification stipulates tests of a chemical admixture with reference concreting materials or with concrete-making materials proposed for specific work. Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, the tests shall be made using reference concreting materials.  
1.3 If a chemical admixture has been tested and found to comply with the provisions of this specification using reference materials, and is being considered for use with other materials for specific work, additional tests for such use are allowed if agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier and are allowed to consist of a portion of the tests described herein.  
1.4 This specification provides for three levels of testing.  
1.4.1 Level 1—During the initial approval stage, proof of compliance with the performance requirements defined in Table 1 demonstrates that the admixture meets the requirements of this specification. Uniformity and equivalence tests of the section on Lot Uniformity and Equivalence shall be carried out to provide results against which later comparisons can be made. (A) The values in the table include allowance for normal variation in the test results. The object of the 90 % strength requirements is to require a level of performance comparable to that of the reference concrete.(B) Alternative Requirements—Percent of reference limit applies when length change of reference is 0.030 % or greater; increase over reference limit applies when length change of reference is less than 0.030 %.(C) The requirement is applicable only when the admixture is to be used in air-entrained concrete which may be exposed to freezing and thawing while wet.  
1.4.2 Level 2—Limited retesting described in the section relating to general requirements may be requested at intervals by the purchaser. Proof of compliance with the requirements of Table 1 demonstrates continued conformity of the admixture with the requirements of the specification.  
1.4.3 Level 3—For acceptance of a lot or for measuring uniformity within or between lots, when specified by the purchaser, the uniformity and equivalence tests of the section on Lot Uniformity and Equivalence shall be used.  
1.5 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 th...

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2013
• Withdrawal Date: 11-Jan-2022
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.23 - Chemical Admixtures

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1017/C1017M −13
Standard Specification for
Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing
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Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1017/C1017M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
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ε NOTE—Corrected editorially in May 2015.
1. Scope* 1.4.3 Level 3—For acceptance of a lot or for measuring
uniformity within or between lots, when specified by the
1.1 This specification covers two types of chemical admix-
purchaser, the uniformity and equivalence tests of the section
turestobeaddedtohydrauliccementconcretemixturesforthe
on Lot Uniformity and Equivalence shall be used.
purpose of producing flowing concrete. The types are as
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
follows:
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
1.1.1 Type I—Plasticizing, and
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
1.1.2 Type II—Plasticizing and retarding.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
1.2 This specification stipulates tests of a chemical admix-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
ture with reference concreting materials or with concrete-
with the standard. Some values have only SI units because the
makingmaterialsproposedforspecificwork.Unlessotherwise
inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice.
specified by the purchaser, the tests shall be made using
NOTE 1—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Speci-
reference concreting materials.
fication E11. The alternative designation given in parentheses is for
1.3 If a chemical admixture has been tested and found to
information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
NOTE 2—It is recommended that, whenever practicable, tests be made
complywiththeprovisionsofthisspecificationusingreference
using the concrete-making materials (cement, pozzolan, slag, aggregates,
materials, and is being considered for use with other materials
air-entraining admixture), the mixture proportions, and the batching
for specific work, additional tests for such use are allowed if
sequence and other physical conditions proposed for the specific work.
agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier and are
The specific effects produced by chemical admixtures may vary with the
allowed to consist of a portion of the tests described herein.
properties and proportions of the other ingredients of the concrete.
NOTE 3—Temperature has a pronounced effect on time of setting of
1.4 This specification provides for three levels of testing.
concrete.ThismaybeexaggeratedbytheuseofadmixtureTypesIandII.
1.4.1 Level 1—During the initial approval stage, proof of
If concrete temperatures to be expected on a particular job differ
compliance with the performance requirements defined in significantly from the conditions set forth in this specification, further
testing may be desirable.
Table 1 demonstrates that the admixture meets the require-
NOTE 4—An unusually rapid loss of workability with time, sometimes
mentsofthisspecification.Uniformityandequivalencetestsof
termed “slump loss”, can be experienced with these admixtures. The rate
thesectiononLotUniformityandEquivalenceshallbecarried
of slump loss will vary with the particular concreting materials and
out to provide results against which later comparisons can be
proportions, mixing equipment and procedures, and temperatures experi-
enced on any particular job. At elevated temperatures, the slump may be
made.
retained for a longer period if a Type II admixture is used.
1.4.2 Level 2—Limited retesting described in the section
NOTE 5—Admixtures that contain relatively large amounts of chloride
relating to general requirements may be requested at intervals
may accelerate corrosion of prestressing steel. Compliance with the
bythepurchaser.Proofofcompliancewiththerequirementsof
requirements of this specification does not constitute assurance of accept-
Table 1 demonstrates continued conformity of the admixture ability of the admixture for use in prestressed concrete (see ACI 318).
NOTE 6—Admixtures that contain relatively large amounts of alkali
with the requirements of the specification.
(Na O+0.658 K O) may contribute to reaction with some aggregates.
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Compliance with the requirements of this specification does not assure
acceptability when used with alkali-reactive aggregates and some ce-
ments.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direc
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