ASTM C1688/C1688M-13

Standard Test Method for Density and Void Content of Freshly Mixed Pervious Concrete

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining the density and void content of freshly mixed pervious concrete.  
5.2 This test method is applicable to pervious concrete mixtures containing coarse aggregate with a nominal maximum size of 25 mm [1 in.] or smaller.  
5.3 The measured fresh density may be used as verification of mixture proportions.  
5.4 This method uses a standard consolidation procedure to measure fresh density and void content of a pervious concrete mixture as delivered. Test results are not intended to represent the density and void content of the in-place pervious concrete. This method shall not be used to determine the in-place void content or yield of the pervious concrete.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determining the density of freshly mixed pervious concrete under standardized conditions and gives formulas for calculating the void content of pervious concrete. Test results are not intended to represent the in-place density and void content.  
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.  
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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2)  
1.4 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2013
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.49 - Pervious Concrete

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1688/C1688M-12 - Standard Test Method for Density and Void Content of Freshly Mixed Pervious Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM C1688/C1688M-14 - Standard Test Method for Density and Void Content of Freshly Mixed Pervious Concrete
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1688/C1688M − 13
StandardTest Method for
Density and Void Content of Freshly Mixed Pervious
1
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1688/C1688M; 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* C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”)
and Voids in Aggregate
1.1 This test method covers determining the density of
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
freshly mixed pervious concrete under standardized conditions
gregates
and gives formulas for calculating the void content of pervious
C127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
concrete. Test results are not intended to represent the in-place
Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
density and void content.
C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
C172/C172M Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Con-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
crete
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
with the standard.
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Specimens in the Laboratory
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C231/C231M Test Method forAir Content of Freshly Mixed
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Concrete by the Pressure Method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
C311 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh
Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
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chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
Concrete and Mortars
1.4 The text of this test method references notes and
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic
footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes
Cement
and footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be consid-
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
ered as requirements of this test method.
Mixtures
2. Referenced Documents D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
3
3
istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3
kN-m/m ))
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
3. Terminology
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.49 on Pervious Concrete.
3.1 Definitions:
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2013. Published March 2013. Originally
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C1688/C1688M–12. 3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to
DOI: 10.1520/C1688_C1688M-13.
Terminology C125.
2
Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.2.1 concrete, pervious, n—hydraulic cement concrete with
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
distributed, interconnected macroscopic voids that allow water
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. to pass through the material with little resistance.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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conforming to Test Method C231/C231M can meet the requirements for
3.3 Symbols:
the measure.
3 3
D = density (unit weight) of concrete kg/m [lb/ft ]
NOTE 3—The top rim is satisfactorily plane if a 0.3 mm [0.01-in.] wire
M = total mass of all materials batched, kg [lb] (see Note 1)
s
feeler gauge cannot be inserted between the rim and a piece of 6 mm
M = mass of the measure filled with concrete, kg [lb]
c
1
[ ⁄4-in.] or thicker plate glass laid over the top of the measure.
M = mass of the measure, kg [lb]
m
T = theoretical density of the concrete computed on an airfree
6.4 Strike-Off Pl
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Designation: C1688/C1688M − 12 C1688/C1688M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Density and Void Content of Freshly Mixed Pervious
1
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1688/C1688M; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method covers determining the density of freshly mixed pervious concrete under standardized conditions and gives
formulas for calculating the void content of pervious concrete. Test results are not intended to represent the in-place density and
void content.
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.
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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and
2
tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
1.4 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of this test method.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C29/C29M Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C172/C172M Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C231/C231M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C311 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
3 3
D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600 kN-m/m ))
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to Terminology C125.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.49 on
Pervious Concrete.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2012Feb. 1, 2013. Published March 2012March 2013. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20112012 as
C1688/C1688M–11.–12. DOI: 10.1520/C1688_C1688M-12.10.1520/C1688_C1688M-13.
2
Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
3
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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 concrete, pervious, n—hydraulic cement concrete with distributed, interconnected macroscopic voids that allow water to
pass through the material with little resistance.
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3.3 Symbols:
3 3
D = density (unit weight) of concrete kg/m [lb/ft ]
M = total mass of all materials batched, kg [lb] (see Note 1)
s
M = mass of the measure filled w
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