Standard Test Method for Potential Expansion of Aggregates from Hydration Reactions

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a procedure for determining the compliance of steel slags and other materials with specifications, such as Specification D 2940, that limit permissible expansion of base and subbase aggregates containing components subject to hydration.
This test method can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of aging or other treatments for reducing the expansive potential of such materials.
Test results have not been correlated with field performance, and values obtained do not necessarily indicate expansion that may occur in service conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of potential volume expansion of dense graded compacted aggregates that contain components susceptible to hydration and consequent volume increase, such as the free calcium and magnesium oxides that occur in some industrial by-products.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are for information purposes 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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Nov-2006
Drafting Committee
Current Stage
Ref Project

Relations

Buy Standard

Standard
ASTM D4792-00(2006) - Standard Test Method for Potential Expansion of Aggregates from Hydration Reactions
English language
3 pages
sale 15% off
Preview
sale 15% off
Preview

Standards Content (Sample)


NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation: D4792 − 00 (Reapproved2006)
Standard Test Method for
Potential Expansion of Aggregates from Hydration
Reactions
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4792; 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 maximum density determination using Test Methods D698.To
acceleratethehydrationreaction,specimensarestoredinwater
1.1 This test method covers the determination of potential
at 70 6 3°C (158 6 5°F) for a minimum of 7 days.
volume expansion of dense graded compacted aggregates that
contain components susceptible to hydration and consequent
4. Significance and Use
volume increase, such as the free calcium and magnesium
4.1 This test method provides a procedure for determining
oxides that occur in some industrial by-products.
the compliance of steel slags and other materials with
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
specifications, such as Specification D2940, that limit permis-
standard. The inch-pound units in parentheses are for informa-
sible expansion of base and subbase aggregates containing
tion purposes only.
components subject to hydration.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 This test method can also be used to evaluate the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
effectiveness of aging or other treatments for reducing the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
expansive potential of such materials.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.3 Test results have not been correlated with field
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
performance, and values obtained do not necessarily indicate
expansion that may occur in service conditions.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Apparatus
C702 PracticeforReducingSamplesofAggregatetoTesting
5.1 Molds, Spacer Disks, Expansion Measuring Apparatus,
Size
Stainless Steel Weights, and Dial Gages conforming to the
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
requirements of Test Method D1883.
D698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
5.2 Mixing Bowl, Straight-Edge, Scale, Filter Paper,
istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
Dishes, etc. as required in Test Methods D698 and D1883.
kN-m/m ))
D1883 Test Method for CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of
5.3 Water Storage Facility—Awater bath controlled at 706
Laboratory-Compacted Soils
3°C (158 6 5°F) or suitable tanks or buckets for submersion of
D2940 Specification for Graded Aggregate Material For
the test specimens in an oven controlled so as to maintain that
Bases or Subbases for Highways or Airports
water temperature.
3. Summary of Test Method
6. Sampling
3.1 This test method consists of measuring the volume
6.1 To determine compliance with specifications, take field
expansion of compacted specimens following the general
samples in accordance with Practice D75 or the requirements
procedures of Test Method D1883. Compaction is based on
of the project specifications.
6.2 Take samples for research or general evaluation pur-
poses in a manner appropriate for the materials and purposes
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.51 on involved.
Aggregate Tests.
6.3 Keep samples at field moisture content until the time of
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originally
approved in 1988. Last previous edition approved in in 2000 as D4792 - 00. DOI: the test by sealing in water-tight containers or plastic bags.
10.1520/D4792-00R06.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 7. Preparation of Sample
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
7.1 Reduce the field sample to testing size in accordance
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. with Practice C702, obtaining two 18-kg (40-lb) portions.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
D4792 − 00 (2006)
7.2 Pass the samples through the 19.0-mm ( ⁄4-in.) and 10. Calculation
4.75-mm (No. 4) sieves. If 10 % or more is retained on the
10.1 Percent Expansion (Volumetric)—Calculate the per-
19.0-mm( ⁄4-in.)sieveproceedto7.2.1foroversizecorrection.
cent expansion at each day’s measurement by dividing the
7.2.1 Pass the material through a 75-mm (3-in.) sieve.
difference between the daily dial gage reading and the base
Discard the material retained on the 75-mm (3-in.) sieve. The
reading by the initial specimen height (116.43 mm (4.584 in.))
material passing the 75-mm (3-in.) sieve and retained on the
and multiplying by 100.
19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) sieve shall be replaced with an equal amount of
10.2 RateofExpansion—Plotthepercentexpansion(y-axis)
material passing a 19-mm ( ⁄4-in.) sieve and retained on a
versus the time in days (x-axis).
4.75-mm (N
...

Questions, Comments and Discussion

Ask us and Technical Secretary will try to provide an answer. You can facilitate discussion about the standard in here.