ASTM D6024-96

Standard Test Method for Ball Drop on Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to Determine Suitability for Load Application

SCOPE
1.1 This specification explains the determination of the ability of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to withstand loading by repeatedly dropping a metal weight onto the in-place material.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound equivalents are shown for information only.  
1.3 CLSM is also known as flowable fill, controlled density fill, soil-cement slurry, soil-cement grout, unshrinkable fill, "K-Krete," and other similar names.  
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: 09-Oct-1996
• ICS: 91.100.01 - Construction materials in general
• Technical Committee: D18 - Soil and Rock
• Drafting Committee: D18.15 - Stabilization With Admixtures

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D6024-02 - Standard Test Method for Ball Drop on Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to Determine Suitability for Load Application
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E3355-23 - Standard Guide for Characterization of Coal Combustion Products (CCPs) in Storage Area(s) for Beneficial Use
• Effective Date: 10-Oct-1996

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 6024 – 96
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Test Method for
Ball Drop on Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to
Determine Suitability for Load Application
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6024; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope * 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification explains the determination of the 3.1 Definitions—Except as follows in 3.2, all definitions are
ability of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to with- in accordance with Terminology C 125 and D 653.
stand loading by repeatedly dropping a metal weight onto the 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
in-place material. 3.2.1 Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)—a mixture
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the of soil or aggregates, cementitious material, fly ash, water and
standard. The inch-pound equivalents are shown for informa- sometimes chemical admixtures, that hardens into a material
tion only. with a higher strength than the soil, but less than 8400 kPa
1.3 CLSM is also known as flowable fill, controlled density (1200 psi).
fill, soil-cement slurry, soil-cement grout, unshrinkable fill,“ 3.2.1.1 Discussion—Used as a replacement for compacted
K-Krete,” and other similar names. backfill, CLSM can be placed as a slurry, a mortar, or a
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the compacted material and typically has strengths of 350 to 700
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the kPa (50 to 100 psi) for most applications.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Test Method
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 4.1 A standard cylindrical weight is dropped five times from
a specific height onto the surface of in-place CLSM. The
2. Referenced Documents
diameter of the resulting indentation is measured and compared
2.1 ASTM Standards: to established criteria. The indentation is inspected for any free
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete water brought to the surface from the impact.
Aggregates
5. Significance and Use
C 360 Test Method for Ball Penetration in Freshly Mixed
Hydraulic Cement Concrete 5.1 This test method is used primarily as a field test to
determine the readiness of the CLSM to accept loads prior to
D 653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
Fluids adding a temporary or permanent wearing surface.
5.2 This test method is not meant to predict the load bearing
D 3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
strength of a CLSM mixture.
Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock
as used in the Engineering Design and Construction 5.3 This test is one of a series of quality control tests that
can be performed on CLSM during construction to monitor
D 4832 Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Con-
trolled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders compliance with specification requirements. The other tests
that can be used during construction control are Test Methods
D 6023 Test Method for Unit Weight, Yield, and Air Con-
tent (Gravimetric) of Controlled Low Strength Material D 4832, D 6023, and Provisional Test Method PS 28.
PS 28 Provisional Test Method for Flow Consistency of
NOTE 1—Notwithstanding the statements on precision and bias con-
Controlled Low Strength Material
tained in this test method: the precision of this test method is dependent
on the competence of the personnel performing it and the suitability of the
equipment and facilities used. Agencies which meet the criteria of Practice
D 3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective
testing. Users of this test method are cautioned that compliance with
Practice D 3740 does not in itself ensure reliable testing. Reliable testing
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-18 on Soil
depends on several factors; Practice D 3470 provides a means of evalu-
and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.15 on Stabilization
ating some of those factors.
with Admixtures.
Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1996. Published June 1997. Originally
6. Apparatus
published as PS 31 – 95.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
6.1 Ball-drop Apparatus—a cylinder with a hemispherically
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.08.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.
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D 6024
shaped bottom and handle with a mass of 14 + 0.05 kg apparatus. Each block shall have the minimum dimension of
(30 + 0.1 lb), and a stirrup or frame to guide the handle (Fig. 1). 9-cm (3 ⁄2 in.) wide by 18-cm (7-in.) long with a minimum
2 2
6.1.1 Weight—The cylindrical weight (ball) shall be ap- bearing area of 155 cm (24 in ).
proximately
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