Standard Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems

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This specification covers the standard materials composition, physical properties, structural components, manufacturing methods, and testing requirements for articulating concrete block reventment systems for use in erosion protection to underlying soil materials from flowing water forces. Articulating concrete blocks may be produced at a block plant or onsite using either wet-cast or dry-cast production techniques. Reventment cable and fittings shall be designed in such a manner as to provide adequate strength and durability characteristics to facilitate safe lifting and placing of large mattresses. The materials shall consist of aggregates and cementitious materials which shall be Portland, blended, hydrated lime, or pozzolan cements and shall conform to the physical requirements such as compressive strength, water absorption, density or unit weight, and freeze-thaw durability. The system includes a geotextile filter which shall comply to grab strength, sewn seam strength, tear strength, puncture strength, and elongation requirements. Geotextile-subsoil compatibility assessment shall include functional requirements for permeability, particle retention, and resistance to clogging. Physical property requirements for permittivity, aperture size, percent open area, and UV stability shall be based on site-specific soil characteristics, site conditions, and construction techniques.
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1.1 The purpose of this Standard is to provide specifications for articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment system structural components, material composition and physical properties, manufacturing methods and testing requirements.
1.2 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 requirements prior to use.

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Designation: D6684 – 04
Standard Specification for
Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block
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(ACB) Revetment Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6684; 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 C666/C666M Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to
Rapid Freezing and Thawing
1.1 The purpose of this Standard is to provide specifications
C1262 Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Dura-
for articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment system struc-
bility of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and
tural components, material composition and physical proper-
Related Concrete Units
ties, manufacturing methods and testing requirements.
D4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Geotextiles
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D4632 Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elonga-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
tion of Geotextiles
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
D4833 Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use.
Geomembranes and Related Products
2. Referenced Documents 2.2 Other Documents:
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American Association of State Highway Transportation
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Officials (AASHTO), 1995, “Standard Specification for
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
Geotextiles,” AASHTO Designation M 288, February.
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cy-
Koerner, R.M., 1998, “Designing With Geotextiles,” 4th
lindrical Concrete Specimens
Edition, Prentice-Hall Publishers, Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
p. 761.
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
3. Terminology
Structural Clay Tile
3.1 Definitions:
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
3.1.1 articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment system,
Masonry Units and Related Units
n—a matrix of interconnected concrete block units sufficient
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
for erosion protection. Units are connected by geometric
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
interlock and/or cables, geotextiles, or geogrids, and typically
poses
include a geotextile underlay for subsoil retention.
C331 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Con-
crete Masonry Units
4. Significance and Use
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
4.1 An articulating concrete block system is comprised of a
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
matrix of individual concrete blocks placed together to form an
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
erosion-resistant revetment with specific hydraulic perfor-
mance characteristics. The system includes a filter layer
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil compatible with the subsoil which allows infiltration and
and Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.25 on Erosion and
exfiltration to occur while providing particle retention. The
Sediment Control Technology.
filter layer may be comprised of a geotextile, properly graded
Current edition approved May 1, 2004. Published June 2004. Originally
granular media, or both. The blocks within the matrix shall be
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D6684–01. DOI:
10.1520/D6684-04.
dense and durable, and the matrix shall be flexible and porous.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 Articulating concrete block systems are used to provide
contact ASTM Customer service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
erosion protection to underlying soil materials from the forces
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
of flowing water. The term “articulating,” as used in this
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D6684 – 04
Standard, implies the ability of individual blocks of the system tics, site conditions, and construction techniques. Applicable
to conform to changes in subgrade while remaining intercon- references for conducting compatibility assessments include:
nected by virtue of geometric interlock and/or additional
Koemer, R.M., 1998, “Designing With Geotextiles,” 4th
system components such as cables, ropes, geotextiles, or
Edition, Prentice-Hall Publishers, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. p.
geogrids.
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