ASTM C666/C666M-15
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing (Withdrawn 2024)
Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing (Withdrawn 2024)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 As noted in the scope, the two procedures described in this test method are intended to determine the effects of variations in both properties and conditioning of concrete in the resistance to freezing and thawing cycles specified in the particular procedure. Specific applications include specified use in Specification C494/C494M, Test Method C233, and ranking of coarse aggregates as to their effect on concrete freeze-thaw durability, especially where soundness of the aggregate is questionable.
3.2 It is assumed that the procedures will have no significantly damaging effects on frost-resistant concrete which may be defined as (1) any concrete not critically saturated with water (that is, not sufficiently saturated to be damaged by freezing) and (2) concrete made with frost-resistant aggregates and having an adequate air-void system that has achieved appropriate maturity and thus will prevent critical saturation by water under common conditions.
3.3 If as a result of performance tests as described in this test method concrete is found to be relatively unaffected, it can be assumed that it was either not critically saturated, or was made with “sound” aggregates, a proper air-void system, and allowed to mature properly.
3.4 No relationship has been established between the resistance to cycles of freezing and thawing of specimens cut from hardened concrete and specimens prepared in the laboratory.
3.5 There is no specific guidance on choosing between Procedure A and Procedure B for a given application, except when contained in a specification. Specifications C233 and C494/C494M both stipulate Procedure A. In many instances the choice is based on the user’s determination of suitability to a specific application. Procedure A is generally considered to be the more aggressive of the two and to better reveal defective materials, although some consider the constant saturation of the test specimens to be unrealistic. Some users prefer Procedure B as being more ...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of concrete specimens to rapidly repeated cycles of freezing and thawing in the laboratory by two different procedures: Procedure A, Rapid Freezing and Thawing in Water, and Procedure B, Rapid Freezing in Air and Thawing in Water. Both procedures are intended for use in determining the effects of variations in the properties of concrete on the resistance of the concrete to the freezing-and-thawing cycles specified in the particular procedure. Neither procedure is intended to provide a quantitative measure of the length of service that may be expected from a specific type of concrete.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units shall be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two units may result in nonconformance.
1.3 All material in this test method not specifically designated as belonging to Procedure A or Procedure B applies to either procedure.
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.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers the determination of the resistance of concrete specimens to rapidly repeated cycles of freezing and thawing in the laboratory by two different procedures: Procedure A, Rapid Freezing and Thawing in Water, and Procedure B, Rapid Freezing in Air and Thawing in Water. Both procedures are intended for use in determining the effects of variations in the properties of concrete on the resistance of the concrete to the freezing-and-thawing cycles specified in the particular procedure. Neither procedure is...
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Designation: C666/C666M − 15
Standard Test Method for
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Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C666/C666M; 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* C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Laboratory
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resis-
C215 Test Method for Fundamental Transverse,
tance of concrete specimens to rapidly repeated cycles of
Longitudinal, and Torsional Resonant Frequencies of
freezing and thawing in the laboratory by two different
Concrete Specimens
procedures: Procedure A, Rapid Freezing and Thawing in
C233 Test Method for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
Water, and Procedure B, Rapid Freezing inAir andThawing in
crete
Water. Both procedures are intended for use in determining the
C295 Guide for Petrographic Examination ofAggregates for
effects of variations in the properties of concrete on the
Concrete
resistance of the concrete to the freezing-and-thawing cycles
C341/C341M Practice for Preparation and Conditioning of
specified in the particular procedure. Neither procedure is
Cast, Drilled, or Sawed Specimens of Hydraulic-Cement
intended to provide a quantitative measure of the length of
Mortar and Concrete Used for Length Change Measure-
service that may be expected from a specific type of concrete.
ments
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units
C490 Practice for Use ofApparatus for the Determination of
shall be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are
Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and
shown in brackets. The values stated may not be exact
Concrete
equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
of the other. Combining values from the two units may result
Concrete
in nonconformance.
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
1.3 All material in this test method not specifically desig-
nated as belonging to Procedure A or Procedure B applies to C823 Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened
either procedure. Concrete in Constructions
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1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the 2.2 ASTM STP:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ASTM STP 169C and D[1, 2] Significance of Tests and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Properties of Concrete and Concrete-Making Materials
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 3. Significance and Use
3.1 As noted in the scope, the two procedures described in
2. Referenced Documents
this test method are intended to determine the effects of
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2.1 ASTM Standards: variationsinbothpropertiesandconditioningofconcreteinthe
C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened resistance to freezing and thawing cycles specified in the
Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete particular procedure. Specific applications include specified
use in Specification C494/C494M, Test Method C233, and
ranking of coarse aggregates as to their effect on concrete
freeze-thaw durability, especially where soundness of the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
aggregate is questionable.
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.67 on Resistance to the Environment.
3.2 It is assumed that the procedures will have no signifi-
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2015. Published March 2015. Originally
cantly damaging effects on frost-resistant concrete which may
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C666/
C666M – 03 (2008). DOI: 10.1520/C0666_C0666M-15.
be defined as (1) any concrete not critically saturated with
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For referenced ASTM standards and Special Technical Publications (STPs),
water (that is, not sufficiently saturated to be damaged by
visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at
freezing) and (2) concrete made with frost-resistant aggregates
service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer
to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website. and having an adequate air-void system that has achieved
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C666/C666M − 03 (Reapproved 2008) C666/C666M − 15
Standard Test Method for
1
Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C666/C666M; 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 Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of concrete specimens to rapidly repeated cycles of freezing and
thawing in the laboratory by two different procedures: Procedure A, Rapid Freezing and Thawing in Water, and Procedure B, Rapid
Freezing in Air and Thawing in Water. Both procedures are intended for use in determining the effects of variations in the properties
of concrete on the resistance of the concrete to the freezing-and-thawing cycles specified in the particular procedure. Neither
procedure is intended to provide a quantitative measure of the length of service that may be expected from a specific type of
concrete.
1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI units shall be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in
brackets. The values stated may not be exact equivalents; therefore each system must be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two units may result in nonconformance.
1.3 All material in this test method not specifically designated as belonging to Procedure A or Procedure B applies to either
procedure.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C215 Test Method for Fundamental Transverse, Longitudinal, and Torsional Resonant Frequencies of Concrete Specimens
C233 Test Method for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C295 Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete
C341/C341M Practice for Preparation and Conditioning of Cast, Drilled, or Sawed Specimens of Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and
Concrete Used for Length Change Measurements
C490 Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Determination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and Concrete
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C823 Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened Concrete in Constructions
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2.2 ASTM STP:
ASTM STP 169C and D[1, 2] Significance of Tests and Properties of Concrete and Concrete-Making Materials
3. Significance and Use
3.1 As noted in the scope, the two procedures described in this test method are intended to determine the effects of variations
in both properties and conditioning of concrete in the resistance to freezing and thawing cycles specified in the particular
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.67 on
Resistance to the Environment.
Current edition approved June 1, 2008Feb. 1, 2015. Published September 2008March 2015. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
C666/C666M – 03.C666/C666M – 03 (2008). DOI: 10.1520/C0666_C0666M-03R08.10.1520/C0666_C0666M-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, standards and Special Technical Publications (STPs), visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at
service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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procedure. Specific applications include specified use in Specification C494/C494M, Test Method C233, and ranking of coarse
aggregates as to their effect on conc
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