ASTM C1137-05

Standard Test Method for Degradation of Fine Aggregate Due to Attrition (Withdrawn 2011)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The tendency of some fine aggregates, including those that comply with the requirements of Specification C 33, to degrade from the grinding action in a concrete mixer may affect mixing water demand, entrained air, and slump. When it is suspected that degradation during mixing is a problem, this test method may be useful for evaluating the extent of the problem.
This test method is of use for preliminary screening to indicate the need for further evaluation through petrographic examination (Guide C 295) or testing the quality of mortar, or concrete, or both made from the fine aggregate in question.
This test method is of use for comparing the results obtained with unknown materials against those with materials of known performance in concrete.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for indicating the relative degree to which a fine aggregate is likely to degrade due to the mixing and agitation of hydraulic cement concrete.
1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in inch-pound units are for information only.
1.3 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method provides a procedure for indicating the relative degree to which a fine aggregate is likely to degrade due to the mixing and agitation of hydraulic cement concrete.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates, this test method was withdrawn in February 2011 due to lack of use within the industry.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 14-Jul-2005
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Jan-2011
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.20 - Aggregates

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1137-97 - Standard Test Method for Degradation of Fine Aggregate Due to Attrition
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1137–05
Standard Test Method for
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Degradation of FineAggregate Due toAttrition
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1137; 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* D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
E11 SpecificationforWovenWireTestSieveClothandTest
1.1 This test method provides a procedure for indicating the
Sieves
relative degree to which a fine aggregate is likely to degrade
due to the mixing and agitation of hydraulic cement concrete.
3. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values given in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1 A specimen of fine aggregate, of specified grading, is
standard. The values given in inch-pound units are for infor-
subjected to vigorous agitation under water from the action of
mation only.
a high-speed impeller. Degradation is measured by the de-
1.3 The text of this test method references notes and
crease in fineness modulus (as defined in Terminology C125)
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
and the increase in amount of material finer than the 75-µm
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
(No. 200) sieve.
considered as requirements of this test method.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 The tendency of some fine aggregates, including those
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
that comply with the requirements of Specification C33,to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
degrade from the grinding action in a concrete mixer may
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
affect mixing water demand, entrained air, and slump. When it
is suspected that degradation during mixing is a problem, this
2. Referenced Documents
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test method may be useful for evaluating the extent of the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
problem.
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
4.2 This test method is of use for preliminary screening to
C117 TestMethodforMaterialsFinerthan75-µm(No.200)
indicate the need for further evaluation through petrographic
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
examination (Guide C295) or testing the quality of mortar, or
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
concrete, or both made from the fine aggregate in question.
gregates
4.3 This test method is of use for comparing the results
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
obtained with unknown materials against those with materials
Aggregates
of known performance in concrete.
C295 Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates
for Concrete
5. Apparatus
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
5.1 Sieves, conforming to Specification E11: 75-µm (No.
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
200), 150-µm (No. 100), 300-µm (No. 50), 600-µm (No. 30),
C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Test-
1.18-mm (No. 16), 2.36-mm (No. 8), 4.75-mm (No. 4), and
ing Size
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9.5-mm ( ⁄8-in.).
5.2 Balance—A balance or scale readable and accurate to
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
0.1 g or 0.1 % of the test specimen mass, whichever is greater,
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
at any point within the range of use.
C09.20 on Normal Weight Aggregates.
5.3 Oven—An oven of appropriate size capable of main-
Current edition approved July 15, 2005. Published August 2005. Originally
taining a uniform temperature of 110 6 5 °C (230 6 9 °F).
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as C1137 – 97. DOI:
10.1520/C1137-05.
5.4 Attrition Device—A stainless steel octagonal tank, 140
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mm(5 ⁄2in.)highand110mm(4 ⁄2in.)minimuminsidewidth,
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with a motor-driven 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) vertical shaft so mounted
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. that it can be lowered into the desired position within the
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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octagonal tank. Mounted on the shaft there shall be three as-received sample. Where different fine aggregates are to be
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horizontal sets of six pitched stainless steel blades .Alid shall compared, use the same initial
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