ASTM D7276-16

Standard Guide for Analysis and Interpretation of Test Data for Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems in Open Channel Flow

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This standard is intended for use by researchers and designers to assess the stability of articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems in order to achieve stable hydraulic performance under the erosive force of flowing water.  
5.2 An articulating concrete block system is comprised of a matrix of individual concrete blocks placed together to form an erosion-resistant revetment with specific hydraulic performance characteristics. The system includes a filter layer compatible with the subsoil which allows infiltration and exfiltration to occur while providing particle retention. The filter layer may be comprised of a geotextile, properly graded granular media, or both. The blocks within the matrix shall be dense and durable, and the matrix shall be flexible and porous.  
5.3 Articulating concrete block systems are used to provide erosion protection to underlying soil materials from the forces of flowing water. The term “articulating,” as used in this standard, implies the ability of individual blocks of the system to conform to changes in the subgrade while remaining interconnected by virtue of block interlock or additional system components such as cables, ropes, geotextiles, geogrids, or other connecting devices, or combinations thereof.  
5.4 The definition of articulating concrete block systems does not distinguish between interlocking and non-interlocking block geometries, between cable-tied and non-cable-tied systems, between vegetated and non-vegetated systems or between methods of manufacturing or placement. This standard does not specify size restrictions for individual block units. Block systems are available in either open-cell or closed-cell varieties.
SCOPE
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide recommended guidelines for the analysis and interpretation of hydraulic test data for articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems under steep slope, high velocity flow conditions in a rectangular open channel. Data from tests performed under controlled laboratory conditions are used to quantify stability performance of ACB systems under hydraulic loading. This guide is intended to be used in conjunction with Test Method D7277.  
1.2 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor can this document be applied without considerations of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The user of the standard is responsible for any and all conversions to other systems of units. Reporting of test results in units other than inch-pound shall not be regarded as nonconformance with 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.25 - Erosion and Sediment Control Technology

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7276 − 16
Standard Guide for
Analysis and Interpretation of Test Data for Articulating
Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems in Open Channel
1
Flow
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7276; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide recommended
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
guidelines for the analysis and interpretation of hydraulic test
Fluids
data for articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
under steep slope, high velocity flow conditions in a rectangu-
Data
lar open channel. Data from tests performed under controlled
D6684 Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Ar-
laboratory conditions are used to quantify stability perfor-
ticulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
mance of ACB systems under hydraulic loading. This guide is
D6884 Practice for Installation of Articulating Concrete
intended to be used in conjunction with Test Method D7277.
Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
D7277 Test Method for Performance Testing of Articulating
1.2 This guide offers an organized collection of information
Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems for Hydraulic
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course
Stability in Open Channel Flow
of action. This document cannot replace education or experi-
ence and should be used in conjunction with professional
3. Terminology
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all
3.1 For definitions of common terms used in this standard,
circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
see Terminology D653.
sent or replace the standard of care by which adequacy of a
given professional service must be judged, nor can this
4. Summary of Guide
document be applied without considerations of a project’s
4.1 The analysis and interpretation of data from hydraulic
many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
tests of articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems is
document means only that the document has been approved
essential to the selection and design of a suitable system for a
through the ASTM consensus process.
specific application. This guide provides guidelines for assist-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ing designers and specifiers in developing a correspondence
as standard. The user of the standard is responsible for any and
between the test data and the stability parameters used for
all conversions to other systems of units. Reporting of test
design.
results in units other than inch-pound shall not be regarded as
4.2 This standard addresses the analysis of hydraulic test
nonconformance with this test method.
data that is generated from a test or series of tests conducted in
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
accordance with Test Method D7277.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.1 This standard is intended for use by researchers and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
designers to assess the stability of articulating concrete block
(ACB) revetment systems in order to achieve stable hydraulic
performance under the erosive force of flowing water.
1
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment
2
Control Technology. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published April 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D7276 - 08. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D7276-16. the ASTM website.
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D7276 − 16
5.2 An articulating concrete block system is comprised of a where:
matrix of individual concrete blocks placed together to form an
V = centerline point velocity at six-tenths of the depth of
0.6
erosion-resistant revetment with specific hydraulic perfor-
flow at each station, ft/s, (L/T), and
mance characteristics. The system includ
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Designation: D7276 − 08 D7276 − 16
Standard Guide for
Analysis and Interpretation of Test Data for Articulating
Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems in Open Channel
1
Flow
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7276; 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 The purpose of this guide is to provide recommended guidelines for the analysis and interpretation of hydraulic test data
for articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems under steep slope, high velocity flow conditions in a rectangular open
channel. Data from tests performed under controlled laboratory conditions are used to quantify stability performance of ACB
systems under hydraulic loading. This guide is intended to be used in conjunction with Test Method D7277.
1.2 This guide offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course
of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment.
Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace
the standard of care by which adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor can this document be applied without
considerations of a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this document means only that the document
has been approved through the ASTM consensus process.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.user of the standard is responsible
for any and all conversions to other systems of units. Reporting of test results in units other than inch-pound shall not be regarded
as nonconformance with 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
D6684 Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
D6884 Practice for Installation of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
D7277 Test Method for Performance Testing of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems for Hydraulic Stability
in Open Channel Flow
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of common terms used in this standard, see Terminology D653.
4. Summary of Guide
4.1 The analysis and interpretation of data from hydraulic tests of articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems is
essential to the selection and design of a suitable system for a specific application. This guide provides guidelines for assisting
designers and specifiers in developing a correspondence between the test data and the stability parameters used for design.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and Sediment Control
Technology.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2008April 1, 2016. Published September 2008April 2016. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
D7276 - 08. DOI: 10.1520/D7276-08.10.1520/D7276-16.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.2 This standard addresses the analysis of hydraulic test data that is generated from a test or series of tests conducted in
accordance with Test Method D7277.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This standard is intended for use by researchers and designers to assess the stability of articulating concrete block (
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