ASTM C125-10

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 C294. Terms relating to constituents of aggregates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C638.
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in Terminology C219. Additionally, the American Concrete Institute has an electronic document, ACI Concrete Terminology, which is updated periodically. While this ACI Terminology is a useful resource, it shall not be referenced directly in ASTM standards because it is not a consensus document. The use of individual ACI or other definitions in ASTM standards shall be in accordance with Form and Style, Section E5.9, Attributions.
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 C219) 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. The year shown in parentheses at the end of a definition indicates the year the definition or revision to the definition was approved. A letter R and a year indicate when the definition was reviewed. No date indicates the term has not yet been reviewed.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jun-2010
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.91 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C125-09a - Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM C125-10a - Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C823/C823M-12(2017) - Standard Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened<brk/> Concrete in Constructions
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1579-21 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Plastic Shrinkage Cracking of Restrained Fiber Reinforced Concrete (Using a Steel Form Insert)
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C309-19 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1740-16 - Standard Practice for Evaluating the Condition of Concrete Plates Using the Impulse-Response Method
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM F3191-23 - Standard Practice for Field Determination of Substrate Water Absorption (Porosity) for Substrates to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C88/C88M-18 - Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1803-20 - Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1610/C1610M-21 - Standard Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C87/C87M-23 - Standard Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C136/C136M-19 - Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1260-22 - Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Aggregates (Mortar-Bar Method)
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C897-15(2020) - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Job-Mixed Portland Cement-Based Plasters
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1524-20 - Standard Test Method for Water-Extractable Chloride in Aggregate (Soxhlet Method)
• Effective Date: 15-Jun-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C125–10
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.
year indicate when the definition was reviewed. No date indicates the term
1. Scope*
has not yet been reviewed.
1.1 This standard is a compilation of general terminology
related to hydraulic cement concrete, concrete aggregates, and
2. Referenced Documents
other materials used in or with hydraulic cement concrete.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Other terminology under the jurisdiction of Committee
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
C09 is included in two specialized standards. Terms relating to
Concrete
constituents of concrete aggregates are defined in Descriptive
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
Nomenclature C294. Terms relating to constituents of aggre-
C294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Con-
gates for radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descrip-
crete Aggregates
tive Nomenclature C638.
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in
Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
Terminology C219.Additionally, theAmerican Concrete Insti-
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
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tute has an electronic document, ACI Concrete Terminology,
Concrete
which is updated periodically. While this ACI Terminology is
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
a useful resource, it shall not be referenced directly in ASTM
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
standards because it is not a consensus document. The use of
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
individualACI or other definitions inASTM standards shall be
C638 Descriptive Nomenclature of Constituents of Aggre-
in accordance with Form and Style, Section E5.9, Attributions.
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
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
identified with theASTM designation (for example, Terminol-
Mixtures
ogy C219) or with the abbreviation of the name of the other
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
organization.
C1610/C1610M Test Method for Static Segregation of Self-
1.6 A definition in this standard is a statement of the
Consolidating Concrete Using Column Technique
meaning of a word or word group expressed in a single
C1611/C1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-
sentence with additional information included in notes or
Consolidating Concrete
discussion.
3. Terms and Their Definitions
NOTE 1—The subcommittee responsible for this standard will review
definitions on a five-year basis to determine if the definition is still
absorption, n—theprocessbywhichaliquidisdrawnintoand
appropriate as stated. Revisions will be made when determined necessary.
tends to fill permeable pores in a porous solid body; also, the
The year shown in parentheses at the end of a definition indicates the year
increase in mass of a porous solid body resulting from the
the definition or revision to the definition was approved. A letter R and a
penetration of a liquid into its permeable pores. (R 2008)
DISCUSSION—In the case of concrete and concrete aggregates, unless
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
otherwise stated, the liquid involved is water, the increase in mass is
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.91 on Terminology.
Current edition approved June 15, 2010. Published July 2010. Originally
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approved in 1936. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C125 – 09a. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
10.1520/C0125-10. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.terminology.concrete.org. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C125–09a Designation:C125–10
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
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*
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 C294.Terms relating to constituents of aggregates for
radiation-shielding concrete are defined in Descriptive Nomenclature C638.
1.3 Related terminology for hydraulic cement is included in Terminology C219. Additional related terminology can be found
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in ACI 116R. Additionally, the American Concrete Institute has an electronic document, ACI Concrete Terminology, which is
updated periodically. While this ACI Terminology is a useful resource, it shall not be referenced directly in ASTM standards
because it is not a consensus document. The use of individualACI or other definitions inASTM standards shall be in accordance
with Form and Style, Section E5.9, Attributions .
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 otherASTM committees or other standards organizations are identified
with the ASTM designation (for example, Terminology C219) 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. The year shown in parentheses at the end of a definition indicates the year the definition
or revision to the definition was approved. A letter R and a year indicate when the definition was reviewed. No date indicates the term has not yet been
reviewed.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or
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[50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
C294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Concrete Aggregates
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of
Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
C638 Descriptive Nomenclature of Constituents of Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
C939 Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced-Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
C1074 Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the Maturity Method
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.91 on
Terminology.
CurrenteditionapprovedDec.June15,2009.2010.PublishedFebruaryJuly2010.Originallyapprovedin1936.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2009asC125 – 09a.DOI:
10.1520/C0125-09a.10.1520/C0125-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.terminology.concrete.org.
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Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.concrete.org.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
vol
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