ASTM D1633-00(2007)
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders (Withdrawn 2016)
Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders (Withdrawn 2016)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Method A makes use of the same compaction equipment and molds commonly available in soil laboratories and used for other soil-cement tests. It is considered that Method A gives a relative measure of strength rather than a rigorous determination of compressive strength. Because of the lesser height to diameter ratio (1.15) of the cylinders, the compressive strength determined by Method A will normally be greater than that for Method B.
Method B, because of the greater height to diameter ratio (2.00), gives a better measure of compressive strength from a technical viewpoint since it reduces complex stress conditions that may occur during the shearing of Method A specimens.
In practice, Method A has been more commonly used than Method B. As a result, it has been customary to evaluate or specify compressive strength values as determined by Method A. A factor for converting compressive strength values based on height to diameter ratio is given in Section 8.3
Note 1—The agency performing this test method can be evaluated in accordance with Practice D 3740. Not withstanding statements on precision and bias contained 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 that 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 depends on many factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evaluating some of these factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the compressive strength of soil-cement using molded cylinders as test specimens.
1.2 Two alternative procedures are provided as follows:
1.2.1 Method A - This procedure uses a test specimen 4.0 in. (101.6 mm) in diameter and 4.584 in. (116.4 mm) in height. Height to diameter ratio equals 1.15. This test method made be used only on materials with 30 % or less retained on the 3/4-in. (19.0-mm) sieve. See Note 3.
1.2.2 Method B - This procedure uses a test specimen 2.8 in. (71.1 mm) in diameter and 5.6 in. (142.2 mm) in height. Height to diameter ratio equals 2.00. This test method is applicable to those materials that pass the No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve.
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D 6026.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard, except as noted in 1.4.1-1.4.3. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, and are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs.
1.4.2 The slug unit of mass is almost never used in commercial practice (density, scales, balances, etc.). Therefore, the standard unit for mass in this standard is either kilogram (kg) or gram (g), or both. Also, the equivalent inch-pound unit (slug) is not given.
1.4.3 It is common practice in the engineering/construction profession in the United States to use concurrently pounds to represent both a unit of mass (lbm) and of force (lbf). This use combines two separate system of units, the absolute system and the gravitational system. It is scientifically undesirable to combine the use of two separate sets of inch-pound units within a single standard. As stated in 1.4.2, this standard uses the gravitational system and does not present the slug unit for mass. However, the use of scales or balances recording pounds of mass (lbm) or the recording of density in lbm/ft3 shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
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Designation: D1633 − 00(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Test Methods for
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Compressive Strength of Molded Soil-Cement Cylinders
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1633; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* the gravitational system. It is scientifically undesirable to
combinetheuseoftwoseparatesetsofinch-poundunitswithin
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the com-
a single standard. As stated in 1.4.2, this standard uses the
pressive strength of soil-cement using molded cylinders as test
gravitational system and does not present the slug unit for
specimens.
mass. However, the use of scales or balances recording pounds
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1.2 Two alternative procedures are provided as follows:
of mass (lbm) or the recording of density in lbm/ft shall not be
1.2.1 MethodA—Thisprocedureusesatestspecimen4.0in.
regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
(101.6 mm) in diameter and 4.584 in. (116.4 mm) in height.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Height to diameter ratio equals 1.15. This test method made be
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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used only on materials with 30 % or less retained on the ⁄4-in.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
(19.0-mm) sieve. See Note 3.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
1.2.2 MethodB—Thisprocedureusesatestspecimen2.8in.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(71.1mm)indiameterand5.6in.(142.2mm)inheight.Height
to diameter ratio equals 2.00. This test method is applicable to
2. Referenced Documents
those materials that pass the No. 4 (4.75-mm) sieve.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.3 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
Practice D6026.
D559 Test Methods for Wetting and Drying Compacted
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1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)
as standard, except as noted in 1.4.1 – 1.4.3. The values given D560 Test Methods for Freezing and Thawing Compacted
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in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units, and Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)
are provided for information only and are not considered
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
standard. Fluids
1.4.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used
D1632 Practice for Making and Curing Soil-Cement Com-
when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound pression and Flexure Test Specimens in the Laboratory
(lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass
D2216 Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Water
is slugs. (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
1.4.2 The slug unit of mass is almost never used in
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
commercialpractice(density,scales,balances,etc.).Therefore, Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
the standard unit for mass in this standard is either kilogram
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
(kg) or gram (g), or both.Also, the equivalent inch-pound unit D4753 Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Bal-
(slug) is not given.
ances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and
1.4.3 It is common practice in the engineering/construction Construction Materials Testing
profession in the United States to use concurrently pounds to D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
represent both a unit of mass (lbm) and of force (lbf). This use Data
combinestwoseparatesystemofunits,theabsolutesystemand E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D18 on Soil and For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.15 on Stabilization With contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Admixtures. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007. Published March 2007. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D1633 – 00. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/D1633-00R07. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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