ASTM C1837-22

Standard Specification for Production of Dry Cast Concrete Used for Manufacturing Pipe, Box, and Precast Structures

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the procedures and test methods for the production of dry cast concrete, defined as very low slump or zero-slump concrete that requires continuous and intense vibration, or mechanical means, or a combination of vibration and mechanical means to consolidate the concrete, enabling immediate removal of the forms from the product. The placement, consolidation, curing, or protection of the concrete are not covered by this specification. The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned, and mixed with such proportions of cementitious material, water, and admixtures, if any, to produce a thoroughly mixed concrete of such quality that the precast product will conform to the test and design requirements of the relevant specification. Materials covered by this specification are the following: cementitious materials (cement, slag cement, fly ash), allowable combinations of cementitious materials, aggregates, and admixtures and blends.
This specification also covers weigh batching and mixing, volumetric batching and continuous mixing, reporting, and strength of the specimen.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the production of dry cast concrete as defined in 3.2.1. Requirements for quality of concrete shall be as hereinafter specified. This specification does not cover the placement, consolidation, curing, or protection of the concrete.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Mar-2022
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.05 - Special Projects

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1837 −22
Standard Specification for
Production of Dry Cast Concrete Used for Manufacturing
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Pipe, Box, and Precast Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1837; 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 C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
1.1 This specification covers the production of dry cast
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
concrete as defined in 3.2.1. Requirements for quality of
Products
concrete shall be as hereinafter specified. This specification
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
does not cover the placement, consolidation, curing, or protec-
Concrete and Mortars
tion of the concrete.
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Cement
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
standard.
Mixtures
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 Definitions—The terms used in this specification are
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
defined in Terminology standards C125 and C822.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.1 dry cast—very low slump or zero-slump concrete that
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
requires continuous and intense vibration, or mechanical
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
means, or a combination of vibration and mechanical means to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
consolidate the concrete, enabling immediate removal of the
forms from the product.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Materials
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
4.1 The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned, and
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
mixed with such proportions of cementitious material, water,
gregates
andadmixtures,ifany,toproduceathoroughlymixedconcrete
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
ofsuchqualitythatthefinishedprecastproductconformstothe
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
test and design requirements of the relevant product standard
for Concrete
specification.
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
4.2 Cementitious Materials:
Concrete
4.2.1 Cement—Cement shall conform to the requirements
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
for portland cement of Specification C150/C150M, or shall be
Portlandblast-furnaceslagcement,portland-limestonecement,
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
or portland-pozzolan cement conforming to the requirements
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.05 on Special
of Specification C595/C595M, except that the pozzolan con-
Projects.
stituent in the Type IP portland-pozzolan cement shall be fly
Current edition approved March 15, 2022. Published March 2022. Originally
ash.
approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C1837 - 17. DOI:
10.1520/C1837–22
4.2.2 Slag Cement—Slag cement shall conform to the re-
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
quirementsofGrade100or120ofSpecificationC989/C989M.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2.3 Fly Ash—Fly ash shall conform to the requirements of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Specification C618, Class F or Class C.
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4.2.4 Allowable Combinations of Cementitious Materials— 5.2 Batching Plant:
Thecombinationofcementitiousmaterialsusedintheconcrete
5.2.1 Bins with adequate separate compartments shall be
shall be one of the followin
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Designation: C1837 − 17 C1837 − 22
Standard Specification for
Production of Dry Cast Concrete Used for Manufacturing
1
Pipe, Box, and Precast Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1837; 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 the production of dry cast concrete as defined in 3.2.1. Requirements for quality of concrete shall
be either as hereinafter specified or as specified by the owner. In any case where the requirements of the owner differ from those
in this specification, the owner’s specification shall govern. as hereinafter specified. This specification does not cover the
placement, consolidation, curing, or protection of the concrete.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.3 As used throughout this specification the manufacturer produces precast concrete products. The owner buys precast concrete
products
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.05 on Special Projects.
Current edition approved March 1, 2017March 15, 2022. Published March 2017March 2022. Originally approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as
C1837 - 17. DOI: 10.1520/C1837–1710.1520/C1837–22
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C1064/C1064M Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—The terms used in this specification are defined in Terminology standards C125 and C822.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 dry cast—very low slump or zero-slump concrete that requires continuous and intense vibration, or mechanical means, or
a combination of vibration and mechanical means to consolidate the concrete, enabling immediate removal of the forms from the
product.
4. Materials
4.1 The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned, and mixed with such proportions of cementitious material, water, and
admixtures, if any, to produce a thoroughly mixed concrete of such quality that the finished precast product will conform conforms
to the test and design requireme
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