ASTM C567-05a

Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The measured or calculated equilibrium density of structural lightweight concrete determines whether specified density requirements have been met. Unless otherwise specified, determine equilibrium density by calculation using the procedures in 9.2.
Test Method C 138/C 138M shall be used to determine the density of freshly mixed lightweight concrete for compliance with concrete placement specifications.
Note 1—The fresh density of lightweight aggregate concrete is a function of mixture proportions, air content, water demand, and the specific density and moisture content of the lightweight aggregate. Decrease in density of a specific lightweight concrete is due to moisture loss that, in turn, is a function of aggregate moisture content, ambient conditions, and the ratio of the surface area to the volume of the concrete member. For most structural lightweight concretes, equilibrium density is approached at about 90 days. For most high-strength lightweight concretes, equilibrium density is approached at about 180 days. Extensive tests demonstrate that despite variations in the initial moisture content of lightweight aggregate, the equilibrium density will be approximately 50 kg/m3  (3.0 lb/ft3) greater than the oven-dry density.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides procedures to determine the oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight concrete.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3This 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: 14-Dec-2005
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.21 - Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C567-05 - Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM C567/C567M-11 - Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2011

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Designation:C567–05a
Standard Test Method for
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Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C567; 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 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 equilibrium density, n—the density as determined in
1.1 This test method provides procedures to determine the
8.2 reached by structural lightweight concrete after exposure to
oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight
relative humidity of 50 6 5 % and a temperature of 23 62°C
concrete.
(73.5 6 3.5 °F) for a period of time sufficient to reach constant
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
mass.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2.2 oven-dry density—the density as determined in 8.3
only.
reached by structural lightweight concrete after being placed in
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
a drying oven at 110 6 5 °C (230 6 9 °F) for a period of time
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sufficient to reach constant mass.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Summary of Test Method
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 This test method provides procedures for determining
2. Referenced Documents theoven-dryandequilibriumdensitiesofstructurallightweight
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concrete, by calculation or measurement. The calculated oven-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
dry density is determined from batch quantities and volume of
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
agivenbatchofconcrete.Thecalculatedequilibriumdensityis
Specimens in the Field
approximated by adding a fixed quantity to the oven-dry
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
density. Measured densities are obtained from determinations
Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
of the mass of cylindrical specimens after specified treatments.
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
gregates
5. Significance and Use
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight),
5.1 The measured or calculated equilibrium density of
Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
structural lightweight concrete determines whether specified
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
density requirements have been met. Unless otherwise speci-
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
fied, determine equilibrium density by calculation using the
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
procedures in 9.2.
C470/C470M Specification for Molds for Forming Con-
5.2 Test Method C138/C138M shall be used to determine
crete Test Cylinders Vertically
the density of freshly mixed lightweight concrete for compli-
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity
ance with concrete placement specifications.
by Means of Aqueous Solutions
NOTE 1—The fresh density of lightweight aggregate concrete is a
3. Terminology
function of mixture proportions, air content, water demand, and the
specific density and moisture content of the lightweight aggregate.
3.1 Terminology used in this test method is defined in
Decrease in density of a specific lightweight concrete is due to moisture
Terminology C125.
loss that, in turn, is a function of aggregate moisture content, ambient
conditions, and the ratio of the surface area to the volume of the concrete
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on member. For most structural lightweight concretes, equilibrium density is
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
approached at about 90 days. For most high-strength lightweight con-
C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete.
cretes, equilibrium density is approached at about 180 days. Extensive
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2005. Published January 2006. Originally
tests demonstrate that despite variations in the initial moisture content of
approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C567 – 05. DOI:
lightweight aggregate, the equilibrium density will be approximately 50
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10.1520/C0567-05A.
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kg/m (3.0 lb/ft ) greater than the oven-dry density.
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Designation:C 567–05 Designation:C567–05a
Standard Test Method for
1
Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C567; 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 Thistestmethodprovidesprocedurestodeterminetheoven-dryandequilibriumdensitiesofstructurallightweightconcrete.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C172 Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C470/C470M Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete Test Cylinders Vertically
E104 Practice for Maintaining Constant Relative Humidity by Means of Aqueous Solutions
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology used in this test method is defined in Terminology C 125.C125.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 equilibrium density, n—the density as determined in 8.2 reached by structural lightweight concrete after exposure to
relative humidity of 50 6 5 % and a temperature of 23 6 2 °C (73.5 6 3.5 °F) for a period of time sufficient to reach constant
mass.
3.2.2 oven-dry density—the density as determined in 8.3 reached by structural lightweight concrete after being placed in a
drying oven at 110 6 5 °C (230 6 9 °F) for a period of time sufficient to reach constant mass.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 This test method provides procedures for determining the oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight
concrete, by calculation or measurement. The calculated oven-dry density is determined from batch quantities and volume of a
given batch of concrete. The calculated equilibrium density is approximated by adding a fixed quantity to the oven-dry density.
Measured densities are obtained from determinations of the mass of cylindrical specimens after specified treatments.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 The measured or calculated equilibrium density of structural lightweight concrete determines whether specified density
requirements have been met. Unless otherwise specified, determine equilibrium density by calculation using the procedures in 9.2.
5.2Test Method C 138/C 138MC 138/C 138M
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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 C09.21 on
Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2005. Published February 2005. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C 567–04.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2005. Published January 2006. Originally approved in 1965. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C567 – 05. DOI:
10.1520/C0567-05A.
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C567–05a
5.2 Test Method C138/C138M shall be used to determine the density of freshly mixed lightweight concrete for compliance with
concrete placement specifications.
NOTE 1—The fresh density of lightweight aggregate concrete is a function of mixture proportions, air content, water demand, and the specific density
and moisture content of the lightweight aggregate. Decrease in density of a specific
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