ASTM C125-07
(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 C 294. Terms relating to constituents of aggregates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C 638.
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in Terminology C 219. Additional related terminology can be found in ACI 116R.
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 C 219) 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.
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Designation:C125–07
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.
1. Scope* C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
Concrete
1.1 This standard is a compilation of general terminology
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
related to hydraulic cement concrete, concrete aggregates, and
C294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Con-
other materials used in or with hydraulic cement concrete.
crete Aggregates
1.2 Other terminology under the jurisdiction of Committee
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete
C09 is included in two specialized standards. Terms relating to
Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
constituents of concrete aggregates are defined in Descriptive
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
Nomenclature C294. Terms relating to constituents of aggre-
Concrete
gates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descrip-
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
tive Nomenclature C638.
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
Terminology C219. Additional related terminology can be
C638 Descriptive Nomenclature of Constituents of Aggre-
found in ACI 116R.
gates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
1.4 When a term is used in an ASTM standard for which
C939 Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced-
CommitteeC09isresponsible,itisincludedhereinonlyifused
Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
in more than one Committee C09 standard.
C1074 Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the
1.5 Definitions that are adopted from those published by
Maturity Method
other ASTM committees or other standards organizations are
C1611/C1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-
identified with theASTM designation (for example, Terminol-
Consolidating Concrete
ogy C219) or with the abbreviation of the name of the other
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2.2 American Concrete Institute Publications:
organization.
308 Practice for Curing Concrete
1.6 A definition in this standard is a statement of the
116R Cement and Concrete Terminology
meaning of a word or word group expressed in a single
sentence with additional information included in notes or
3. Terms and Their Definitions
discussion.
absorption, n—theprocessbywhichaliquidisdrawnintoand
NOTE 1—The subcommittee responsible for this standard will review
tends to fill permeable pores in a porous solid body; also, the
definitions on a five-year basis to determine if the definition is still
increase in mass of a porous solid body resulting from the
appropriate as stated. Revisions will be made when determined necessary.
penetration of a liquid into its permeable pores.
2. Referenced Documents
DISCUSSION—In the case of concrete and concrete aggregates, unless
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
otherwise stated, the liquid involved is water, the increase in mass is
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of that which does not include water adhering to the outside surface, the
increase in mass is expressed as a percentage of the dry mass of the
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
body and the body is considered to be “dry” when it has been treated
Specimens)
by an appropriate process to remove uncombined water, such as drying
to constant mass at a temperature between 100 and 110 °C.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee admixture, n—a material other than water, aggregates, hy-
C09.91 on Terminology.
draulic cementitious material, and fiber reinforcement that is
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007. Published February 2007. Originally
used as an ingredient of a cementitious mixture to modify its
approved in 1936. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C125 – 06a. DOI:
10.1520/C0125-07.
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