ASTM C1622/C1622M-09
(Specification)Standard Specification for Cold-Weather Admixture Systems
Standard Specification for Cold-Weather Admixture Systems
ABSTRACT
This specification covers cold-weather admixture systems to be added to hydraulic-cement concrete when the temperature of the concrete immediately after placement will be low. This specification stipulates tests of the cold-weather admixture system with suitable materials specified or with materials proposed for specific work, and provides three levels of testing. The apparatus used shall be suitable for low temperature environment. The concrete, cementitious materials, aggregates, and air-entraining admixture shall be tested and shall conform to the values of chemical and performance requirements such as initial setting time, compressive strength, shrinkage, durability.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers cold-weather admixture systems to be added to hydraulic-cement concrete when the temperature of the concrete immediately after placement will be as low as -5.0 °C [23.0 °F].
1.2 This specification stipulates tests of the cold-weather admixture system with suitable materials as described in 11.1-11.3 or with materials proposed for specific work (See 11.5). Unless otherwise requested by the purchaser, tests shall be made using suitable concreting materials as described in 11.1-11.3.
Note 1—Whenever practicable, tests should be made using the concreting materials, the mixture proportions, and batching sequence proposed for the specific work (See 11.5) because the time of setting, compressive strength gain, and other properties may vary.
1.3 This specification provides three levels of testing.
1.3.1 Level 1—During the initial approval stage, proof of compliance with the performance requirements defined in Table 1 demonstrates that the cold-weather admixture system meets the requirements of this specification. Uniformity and equivalence tests (See Section 6) shall be carried out to provide results against which later comparisons can be made.
1.3.2 Level 2—Limited retesting is described in 5.2, 5.2.1, and 5.2.2. Proof of compliance with the requirements of Table 1 demonstrates conformity of the admixture system with the requirements of this specification.
1.3.3 Level 3—For acceptance of a lot or for measuring uniformity within or between lots, when specified by the purchaser, uniformity and equivalence tests (See Section 6) shall be used.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. 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.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Sections 11-18, of this specification. 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: C1622/C1622M – 09
Standard Specification for
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Cold-Weather Admixture Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1622/C1622M; 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* 1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes,
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
1.1 This specification covers cold-weather admixture sys-
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
tems to be added to hydraulic-cement concrete when the
as requirements of the standard.
temperature of the concrete immediately after placement will
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test
be as low as -5.0 °C [23.0 °F].
methods portion, Sections 11-18, of this specification. This
1.2 This specification stipulates tests of the cold-weather
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
admixture system with suitable materials as described in
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
11.1-11.3 or with materials proposed for specific work (See
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
11.5). Unless otherwise requested by the purchaser, tests shall
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
be made using suitable concreting materials as described in
tions prior to use. WARNING—Fresh hydraulic cementitious
11.1-11.3.
mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and
NOTE 1—Whenever practicable, tests should be made using the con- 2
tissue upon prolonged exposure.
creting materials, the mixture proportions, and batching sequence pro-
posed for the specific work (See 11.5) because the time of setting,
2. Referenced Documents
compressive strength gain, and other properties may vary.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 This specification provides three levels of testing.
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
1.3.1 Level 1—During the initial approval stage, proof of
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cy-
compliance with the performance requirements defined in
lindrical Concrete Specimens
Table 1 demonstrates that the cold-weather admixture system
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
meets the requirements of this specification. Uniformity and
gregates
equivalencetests(SeeSection6)shallbecarriedouttoprovide
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
results against which later comparisons can be made.
Aggregates
1.3.2 Level 2—Limited retesting is described in 5.2, 5.2.1,
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight),
and 5.2.2. Proof of compliance with the requirements of Table
Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
1 demonstrates conformity of the admixture system with the
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
requirements of this specification.
Concrete
1.3.3 Level 3—For acceptance of a lot or for measuring
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
uniformity within or between lots, when specified by the
C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened
purchaser, uniformity and equivalence tests (See Section 6)
Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
shall be used.
C183 Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
Hydraulic Cement
are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Con-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
crete by the Pressure Method
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
with the standard.
crete
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregates and Concrete Testing,
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
Annual Book of ASTM Standards Vol. 04.02.
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C09.23 on Chemical Admixtures.
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Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2009. Published February 2010. Originally
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C1622/C1622M–06.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/C1622_C1622M-09.
the ASTM website.
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Designation:C1622/C1622M–06 Designation: C1622/C1622M – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Cold-Weather Admixture Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1622/C1622M; 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 specification covers cold-weather admixture systems to be added to hydraulic-cement concrete when the temperature
of the concrete immediately after placement will be as low as 23.0 °F [-5.0 °C]. -5.0 °C [23.0 °F].
1.2 This specification stipulates tests of the cold-weather admixture system with suitable materials as described in 11.1-11.3 or
with materials proposed for specific work (See 11.5). Unless otherwise requested by the purchaser, tests shall be made using
suitable concreting materials as described in 11.1-11.3.
NOTE 1—Whenever practicable, tests should be made using the concreting materials, the mixture proportions, and batching sequence proposed for the
specific work (See 11.5) because the time of setting, compressive strength gain, and other properties may vary.
1.3 This specification provides three levels of testing.
1.3.1 Level 1—During the initial approval stage, proof of compliance with the performance requirements defined in Table 1
demonstratesthatthecold-weatheradmixturesystemmeetstherequirementsofthisspecification.Uniformityandequivalencetests
(See Section 6) shall be carried out to provide results against which later comparisons can be made.
1.3.2 Level 2—Limited retesting is described in 5.2, 5.2.1, and 5.2.2. Proof of compliance with the requirements of Table 1
demonstrates conformity of the admixture system with the requirements of this specification.
1.3.3 Level 3—For acceptance of a lot or for measuring uniformity within or between lots, when specified by the purchaser,
uniformity and equivalence tests (See Section 6) shall be used.
1.4 The values stated in either inch-poundSI units or SIinch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the
text, the SIinch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system aremay 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 specification. standard.
1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains to the test methods portion, Sections 11-18, of this specification. 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
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exposure.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.23 on
Chemical Admixtures.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2006. Published November 2006. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C1622/C1622M–05. DOI:
10.1520/C1622_C1622M-06.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2009. Published February 2010. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C1622/C1622M–06. DOI:
10.1520/C1622_C1622M-09.
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregates and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards Vol. 04.02.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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