ASTM C567/C567M-14
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The measured or calculated equilibrium density of structural lightweight concrete determines whether specified density requirements have been met. Unless otherwise specified, determine equilibrium density by calculation using the procedures in 9.2.
5.2 Test Method C138/C138M shall be used to determine the density of freshly mixed lightweight concrete for compliance with concrete placement specifications.Note 1—The fresh density of lightweight aggregate concrete is a function of mixture proportions, air content, water demand, and the specific density and moisture content of the lightweight aggregate. Decrease in density of a specific lightweight concrete is due to moisture loss that, in turn, is a function of aggregate moisture content, ambient conditions, and the ratio of the surface area to the volume of the concrete member. For most structural lightweight concretes, equilibrium density is approached at about 90 days. For most high-strength lightweight concretes, equilibrium density is approached at about 180 days. Extensive tests demonstrate that despite variations in the initial moisture content of lightweight aggregate, the equilibrium density will be approximately 50 kg/m3 [3.0 lb/ft3] greater than the oven-dry density.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides procedures to determine the oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight concrete.
1.2 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. Some values have only SI units because the inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice.
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: C567/C567M − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C567/C567M; 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.
1. Scope* C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
1.1 This test method provides procedures to determine the
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity
oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight
by Means of Aqueous Solutions
concrete.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 3. Terminology
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1 Terminology used in this test method is defined in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
Terminology C125.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3.2.1 equilibrium density, n—the density as determined in
with the standard. Some values have only SI units because the
8.2 reached by structural lightweight concrete after exposure to
inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice.
relative humidity of 50 6 5 % and a temperature of 23 62°C
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
[73.5 6 3.5 °F] for a period of time sufficient to reach constant
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
mass.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.2 oven-dry density—the density as determined in 8.3
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
reached by structural lightweight concrete after being placed in
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
a drying oven at 110 6 5 °C [230 6 9 °F] for a period of time
sufficient to reach constant mass.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Summary of Test Method
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
4.1 This test method provides procedures for determining
Specimens in the Field
theoven-dryandequilibriumdensitiesofstructurallightweight
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
concrete, by calculation or measurement. The calculated oven-
Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
dry density is determined from batch quantities and volume of
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
agivenbatchofconcrete.Thecalculatedequilibriumdensityis
gregates
approximated by adding a fixed quantity to the oven-dry
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight),Yield,
density. Measured densities are obtained from determinations
and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
of the mass of cylindrical specimens after specified treatments.
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
5. Significance and Use
Specimens in the Laboratory
5.1 The measured or calculated equilibrium density of
C470/C470M Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete
structural lightweight concrete determines whether specified
Test Cylinders Vertically
density requirements have been met. Unless otherwise
specified, determine equilibrium density by calculation using
1 the procedures in 9.2.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.2 Test Method C138/C138M shall be used to determine
C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete.
the density of freshly mixed lightweight concrete for compli-
Current edition approved April 1, 2014. Published May 2014. Originally
approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C567–11. DOI: ance with concrete placement specifications.
10.1520/C0567_C0567M-14.
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NOTE 1—The fresh density of lightweight aggregate concrete is a
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
function of mixture proportions, air content, water demand, and the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on specific density and moisture content of the lightweight aggregate.
the ASTM website. Decrease in density of a specific lightweight concrete is due to moisture
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C567/C567M − 11 C567/C567M − 14
Standard Test Method for
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Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C567/C567M; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method provides procedures to determine the oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight concrete.
1.2 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. Some values have only SI units because the inch-pound equivalents
are not used in practice.
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:
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C470/C470M Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete Test Cylinders Vertically
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology used in this test method is defined in Terminology C125.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 equilibrium density, n—the density as determined in 8.2 reached by structural lightweight concrete after exposure to
relative humidity of 50 6 5 % and a temperature of 23 6 2 °C [73.5 6 3.5 °F] for a period of time sufficient to reach constant
mass.
3.2.2 oven-dry density—the density as determined in 8.3 reached by structural lightweight concrete after being placed in a
drying oven at 110 6 5 °C [230 6 9 °F] for a period of time sufficient to reach constant mass.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method provides procedures for determining the oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight
concrete, by calculation or measurement. The calculated oven-dry density is determined from batch quantities and volume of a
given batch of concrete. The calculated equilibrium density is approximated by adding a fixed quantity to the oven-dry density.
Measured densities are obtained from determinations of the mass of cylindrical specimens after specified treatments.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.21 on
Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2011April 1, 2014. Published January 2012May 2014. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
C567–05a.–11. DOI: 10.1520/C0567_C0567M-11.10.1520/C0567_C0567M-14.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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
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C567/C567M − 14
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The measured or calculated equilibrium density of structural lightweight concrete determines whether specified density
requirements have been met. Unless otherwise specified, determine equilibrium density by calculation using the procedures in 9.2.
5.2 Test Method C138/C138M shall
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