Standard Test Method for Bleed Stability of Cementitious Post-Tensioning Tendon Grout

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is designed to evaluate the bleed stability of a freshly-mixed grout under static pressure. It can be used in both the laboratory to qualify grout materials and in the field as a quality control test. When used to qualify grout materials, replicate tests may be specified. It is intended that the test pressure, acceptance criteria, and number of replicate tests be set forth in the contract documents if this test method is referenced. These values will normally vary depending on the vertical rise of the post-tensioning tendon.  
Note 1—Appendix X1 includes a reference for an example of test pressures and bleeding limits.
The procedure for this test was developed by Schokker et al. based on previous work by Schupack.
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1.1 This test method is designed to determine the bleed stability of freshly-mixed cementitious grout under static pressure.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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. (WarningFresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)

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Designation:C1741–11
Standard Test Method for
Bleed Stability of Cementitious Post-Tensioning Tendon
Grout
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1741; 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 the solid materials within the grout and the filtering action of
strands and wires when subjected to static pressure and
1.1 This test method is designed to determine the bleed
capillary action.
stability of freshly-mixed cementitious grout under static
3.2.3 grout, n—mixture of cementitious material and water,
pressure.
with or without aggregate and admixtures, proportioned to
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
produce a pourable consistency without segregation of the
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
constituents.
standard.
3.2.4 post-tensioning, adj—referring to a method of pre-
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
stressing in which prestressing steel is tensioned after the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
concrete has gained sufficient strength.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh
4.1 This test method is designed to evaluate the bleed
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
stability of a freshly-mixed grout under static pressure. It can
chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
be used in both the laboratory to qualify grout materials and in
2. Referenced Documents the field as a quality control test. When used to qualify grout
materials, replicate tests may be specified. It is intended that
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the test pressure, acceptance criteria, and number of replicate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
tests be set forth in the contract documents if this test method
gregates
is referenced. These values will normally vary depending on
C938 Practice for Proportioning Grout Mixtures for
the vertical rise of the post-tensioning tendon.
Preplaced-Aggregate Concrete
NOTE 1—Appendix X1 includes a reference for an example of test
3. Terminology
pressures and bleeding limits.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
4.2 The procedure for this test was developed by Schokker
method, refer to Terminology C125.
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et al. based on previous work by Schupack.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 bleed stability, n—of cementitious grout, resistance to
5. Apparatus
bleeding.
5.1 The apparatus consists of a commercially available
3.2.2 bleeding, n—of cementitious post-tensioning tendon
pressure filtration funnel, stand, pressure supply with gauge,
grout, autogenous flow of mixing water within, or its emer-
pressure regulator, valve, drip wick, and bleed water collection
gence from, newly placed grout; caused by the settlement of
container as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
5.1.1 Filtration Funnel—A 47-mm diameter stainless steel
pressure filtration funnel with a nominal capacity of 200 mLas
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
shown in Fig. 2. The filtration funnel shall have removable
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.41 on Hydraulic Cement Grouts. threaded caps at both ends with a stem for connection of the
Current edition approved May 1, 2011. Published June 2011. DOI: 10.1520/
C1741-11
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Schokker,A. J., B.D. Koester, J.E. Breen, and M. E. Kreger, “Development of
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 04.02. High Performance Grouts for Bonded Post-Tensioned Structures,” Research Report
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 1405-2, Center for Transportation Research, October 1999.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Schupack, M. “Admixture for Controlling Bleed in Cement Grout Used in
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Post-Tensioning,” Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Journal, Nov.-Dec. 1974
the ASTM website. , pp. 1-10.
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C1741–11
FIG. 1 Test Apparatus
FIG. 2 47-mm Filtration Funnel with 200 mL Nominal Capacity
gas supply and a 7.0 6 0.5 mm inside diameter stem 90 6 1 glassfilter(1-µmporesize)asshowninFig.2.Thescreenshall
mm long for escape of water. The base of the vessel shall be inserted with the woven side against the glass filter, and the
contain a 35 6 1 mm diameter stainless steel 45 µm (No. 325) funnel gasket shall be placed above the glass filter as shown in
screen that supports a 47 mm diameter Type A/E borosilicate Fig. 2. The glass filter shall cover the screen across the inside
C1741–11
to confirm the long term bleed stability of the grout and this deviation
diameter of the bottom cap and be located under the gasket
should be noted in the report.
when under pressure. Secure the bottom cap before filling the
filtration funnel with grout. The funnel is placed in the stand
7.8 Release the pressure and tip the filtration funnel slightly
after it is filled.
to break the surface tension and allow the bleed water
5.1.2 St
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