ASTM D1241-15
(Specification)Standard Specification for Materials for Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base, and Surface Courses (Withdrawn 2024)
Standard Specification for Materials for Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base, and Surface Courses (Withdrawn 2024)
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the quality and grading of the following materials for use in the construction of subbase, base, and surface courses: sand-clay mixtures; gravel; stone or slag screenings; sand; crusher-run coarse aggregate consisting of gravel, crushed stone, or slag combined with soil mortar; or any combination of these materials. The requirements are intended to cover materials having normal specific gravity, absorption, and gradation characteristics. Where other materials are to be used, appropriate limits suitable to their use must be specified. The material shall be classified into two types namely Type I and Type II. Type I mixtures shall consist of stone, gravel, or slag with natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles passing a No. 200 sieve and shall conform to the requirements specified for Gradation A, B, C, or D. On the other hand, Type II mixtures shall consist of natural or crushed sand with fine mineral particles passing a No. 200 sieve, with or without stone, gravel, or slag, and shall conform to the requirements specified for Gradation E or F. Different tests shall be conducted in order to determine the following properties of the aggregates: abrasion loss, liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the quality and grading of the following materials for use in the construction of subbase, base, and surface courses: sand-clay mixtures; gravel; stone or slag screenings; sand; crusher-run coarse aggregate consisting of gravel, crushed stone, or slag combined with soil mortar; or any combination of these materials. The requirements are intended to cover materials having normal specific gravity, absorption, and gradation characteristics. Where other materials are to be used, appropriate limits suitable to their use must be specified.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The sieve designations are identified using the “standard” system in accordance with Specification E11, such as 25-mm and 75-µm, followed by the “alternative” system of 1-in. and No. 200, respectively. Use of the “alternative” system shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Test Methods portion, Section 9, of this specification. 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 specification covers the quality and grading of the following materials for use in the construction of subbase, base, and surface courses: sand-clay mixtures; gravel; stone or slag screenings; sand; crusher-run coarse aggregate consisting of gravel, crushed stone, or slag combined with soil mortar; or any combination of these materials. The requirements are intended to cover materials having normal specific gravity, absorption, and gradation characteristics. Where other materials are to be used, appropriate limits suitable to their use must be specified.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D18 on Soil and Rock, this specification was withdrawn in January 2024 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation:D1241 −15
Standard Specification for
Materials for Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base, and Surface
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Courses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1241; 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* Size CoarseAggregate byAbrasion and Impact in the Los
Angeles Machine
1.1 This specification covers the quality and grading of the
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
following materials for use in the construction of subbase,
Aggregates
base, and surface courses: sand-clay mixtures; gravel; stone or
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
slag screenings; sand; crusher-run coarse aggregate consisting
D421 Practice for Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for
of gravel, crushed stone, or slag combined with soil mortar; or
Particle-Size Analysis and Determination of Soil Con-
any combination of these materials. The requirements are
stants
intended to cover materials having normal specific gravity,
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
absorption, and gradation characteristics. Where other materi-
Fluids
als are to be used, appropriate limits suitable to their use must
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
be specified.
Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
as standard. The sieve designations are identified using the
D4318 Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and
“standard” system in accordance with Specification E11, such
Plasticity Index of Soils
as 25-mm and 75-µm, followed by the “alternative” system of
D4700 Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose Zone
1-in. and No. 200, respectively. Use of the “alternative” system
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
Sieves
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
3. Terminology
Test Methods portion, Section 9, of this specification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
3.1 Definitions—See Terminology D653 for general defini-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
tions.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
4. Types
tions prior to use.
4.1 The following types of mixtures are specified:
4.1.1 Type I—Mixtures shall consist of stone, gravel, or slag
2. Referenced Documents
with natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles passing
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
a 75-µm (No. 200) sieve and shall conform to the requirements
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
of Table 1 for Gradation A, B, C, or D.
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
4.1.2 Type II—Mixtures shall consist of natural or crushed
C131 Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-
sand with fine mineral particles passing a 75-µm (No. 200)
sieve, with or without stone, gravel, or slag, and shall conform
to the requirements of Table 1 for Gradation E or F.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil
5. General Requirements
and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.08 on Special and
Construction Control Tests.
5.1 Coarse Aggregate—Coarse aggregate, retained on a
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2015. Published November 2015. Originally
4.75 mm (No. 4) sieve, for use in Type I and Type II mixtures,
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D1241 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/D1241-15.
shall consist of hard, durable, and sound particles or fragments
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
of stone, gravel, or slag. Coarse aggregate shall have abrasion
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
loss, determined by Test Method C131, of not more than 50
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. percent.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Gradation Requirements for Soil-Aggregate Materials
Mass Percent Passing Square M
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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
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Designation: D1241 − 07 D1241 − 15
Standard Specification for
Materials for Soil-Aggregate Subbase, Base, and Surface
1
Courses
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1241; 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*
1.1 This specification covers the quality and grading of the following materials for use in the construction of subbase, base, and
surface courses: sand-clay mixtures; gravel; stone or slag screenings; sand; crusher-run coarse aggregate consisting of gravel,
crushed stone, or slag combined with soil mortar; or any combination of these materials. The requirements are intended to cover
materials having normal specific gravity, absorption, and gradation characteristics. Where other materials are to be used,
appropriate limits suitable to their use must be specified.
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The sieve designations are identified using the “standard”
system in accordance with Specification E11, such as 25-mm and 75-μm, followed by the “alternative” system of 1-in. and No.
200, respectively. Use of the “alternative” system shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Test Methods portion, Section 9, of this specification.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:
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C131 Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles
Machine
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
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D420 Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering Design and Construction Purposes (Withdrawn 2011)
D421 Practice for Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for Particle-Size Analysis and Determination of Soil Constants
D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids
D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in
Engineering Design and Construction
D4318 Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils
D4700 Guide for Soil Sampling from the Vadose Zone
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms in this standard, refer to See Terminology D653. for general definitions.
4. Types
4.1 The following types of mixtures are specified:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.08 on Special and
Construction Control Tests.
Current edition approved July 1, 2007Nov. 1, 2015. Published July 2007November 2015. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20002007 as
D1241 – 00.D1241 – 07. DOI: 10.1520/D1241-07.10.1520/D1241-15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, 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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4.1.1 Type I—Mixtures shall consist of stone, gravel, or slag with natural or crushed sand and fine mineral particles passing a
No. 200 (75-μm)75-μm (No. 200) sieve and shall conform to the requirements of Table 1 for Gradation A, B, C, or D.
4.1.2 Type II—Mixtures shall consist of natural or crushed sand with fine mineral particles passing a No. 200 (75-μm)75-μm
(No. 200) sieve, with or without stone, gravel, or slag, and shall conform to the requirements of Table 1 for Gradation E or F.
5. General Requirements
5.1 Coarse Aggregate—Coarse aggre
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