ASTM D1985-13
(Practice)Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 It is intended that this practice may be used by manufacturers, users, and testing agencies. The use of this practice establishes a uniform procedure for preparing concrete blocks for the testing of sealants. It is not intended to establish test procedures or conditions of test which are associated with each of the joint sealants.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of concrete blocks used for testing of joint and crack sealants for portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements. There are numerous standard material specifications that use concrete blocks prepared according to this practice. Refer to the specific standard material specification of interest to determine which tests apply and refer to the test methods for each specific test.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
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: D1985 − 13
Standard Practice for
Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints
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and Cracks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1985; 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 test procedures or conditions of test which are associated with
each of the joint sealants.
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of concrete blocks
used for testing of joint and crack sealants for portland cement
4. Standard Conditions
concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements. There are numer-
4.1 The laboratory atmospheric conditions, hereinafter re-
ous standard material specifications that use concrete blocks
ferred to as standard conditions, shall be in accordance with
prepared according to this practice. Refer to the specific
SpecificationE171,(23 62°C(73.4 63.6°F)and50 % 65%
standard material specification of interest to determine which
relative humidity).
tests apply and refer to the test methods for each specific test.
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1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5. Concrete Block Preparation
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
5.1 Materials—The aggregate shall conform to Specifica-
information purposes only.
tion C33, except as specified herein. The aggregate grading
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
shallbeasshowninTable1.Thecoarseaggregateshallconsist
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
of crushed limestone (plus 95 % CaCO ) having a water
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
absorption of not more than 1.5 %. The fine aggregate shall
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
consist of crushed limestone and shall be manufactured from
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bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
the same parent rock as the coarse aggregate. The portland
cement shall conform to ASTM Specification C150, Type II.
2. Referenced Documents
The concrete shall have a water-cement ratio of 0.49, a cement
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factor of 335 6 30 kg/m (6.0 6 0.5 bags of cement per cubic
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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yard), and a slump of 63 6 13 mm (2 ⁄2 6 ⁄2 in.). The ratio of
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
fine aggregate to total aggregate shall be approximately 40 %
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
by solid volume.The air content shall be 5.0 6 0.5 % and shall
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
be obtained by the addition to the batch of an air-entraining
Specimens in the Laboratory
agent. Prepare the concrete in accordance with the procedure
E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier
described in Test Method C192/C192M.
Packaging
5.1.1 Alternate Block Materials—As an alternate to the
materials specified in 5.1, the blocks may be prepared using a
3. Significance and Use
concrete mixture which meets local requirements for concrete
3.1 It is intended that this practice may be used by
pavements. Use the materials specified in 5.1 for all referee
manufacturers, users, and testing agencies. The use of this
testing.
practice establishes a uniform procedure for preparing concrete
5.2 Block Preparation—Use a minimum 100 mm by 300
blocks for the testing of sealants. It is not intended to establish
mm by 75 mm (4 in. wide by 12 in. long by 3 in. deep) mold,
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and The sole source of supply of blocks made to this specification are available
Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.33 on from USAE Laboratory, Missouri River Division, 429 S18th Street, Omaha, NE
Formed In-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements. 68101. If you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consider-
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approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D1985 – 03 (2008). ation at a meeting of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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DOI: 10.1520/D1985-13. The sole source of supply of aggregate meeting this specification is available
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Designation: D1985 − 03 (Reapproved 2008) D1985 − 13
Standard Practice for
Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints
1
and Cracks
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1985; 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
1.1 This practice covers the preparation of concrete blocks used for testing of joint and crack sealants for portland cement
concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements. There are numerous standard material specifications that use concrete blocks prepared
according to this practice. Refer to the specific standard material specification of interest to determine which tests apply and refer
to the test methods for each specific test.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information
purposes only.
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:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging
3. Significance and Use
3.1 It is intended that this practice may be used by manufacturers, users, and testing agencies. The use of this practice establishes
a uniform procedure for preparing concrete blocks for the testing of sealants. It is not intended to establish test procedures or
conditions of test which are associated with each of the joint sealants.
4. Standard Conditions
4.1 The laboratory atmospheric conditions, hereinafter referred to as standard conditions, shall be in accordance with
Specification E171, (23 6 2°C (73.4 6 3.6°F) and 50 % 6 5 % relative humidity).
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5. Concrete Block Preparation
5.1 Materials—The aggregate shall conform to Specification C33, except as specified herein. The aggregate grading shall be as
shown in Table 1. The coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed limestone (plus 95 % CaCO ) having a water absorption of not
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more than 1.5 %. The fine aggregate shall consist of crushed limestone and shall be manufactured from the same parent rock as
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.33 on Formed
In-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements.
Current edition approved July 1, 2008July 1, 2013. Published July 2008August 2013. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
D1985 – 03.D1985 – 03 (2008). DOI: 10.1520/D1985-03R08.10.1520/D1985-13.
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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’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The sole source of supply of blocks made to this specification are available from USAE Laboratory, Missouri River Division, 429 S18th Street, Omaha, NE 68101. If
you are aware of alternative suppliers, please provide this information to ASTM International Headquarters. Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting
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of the responsible technical committee, which you may attend.
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TABLE 1 Aggregate Grading
Type Sieve Size % Passing
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Coarse aggregate 19.0 mm ( ⁄4 in.) 97 to 100
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12.5 mm ( ⁄2 in.) 63 to 69
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9.5 mm ( ⁄8 in.) 30 to 36
4.75 mm (No. 4) 0 to 3
Fine aggregate 4.75 mm (No. 4) 100
2.36 mm (No. 8) 82 to 88
1.18 mm (No. 16) 60 to 70
600 mm (No. 30) 40 to 50
300 mm (No. 50) 16 to 26
150 mm (No. 100) 5 to 9
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the coarse aggregate. The portland cement shall conform to ASTM Specification C150, Type II. The concrete shall have a
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water-cement ratio of 0.49, a cement factor of 335 6 30 kg/m (6.0 6 0.5 bags of cement per cubic yard), and a slump of 63 6
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13 mm (2 ⁄2 6 ⁄2 in.). The ratio of fine
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