ASTM C1105-08
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Carbonate Rock Reaction
Standard Test Method for Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Carbonate Rock Reaction
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Two types of alkali reactivity of aggregates have been described in the literature: the alkali-silica reaction involving certain siliceous rocks, minerals, and artificial glasses (1), and the alkali-carbonate reaction involving dolomite in certain calcitic dolomites and dolomitic limestones (2). This test method is not recommended as a means to detect combinations susceptible to expansion due to alkali-silica reaction since it was not evaluated for this use in the work reported by Buck (2). This test method is not applicable to aggregates that do not contain or consist of carbonate rock (see Descriptive Nomenclature C 294).
This test method is intended for evaluating the behavior of specific combinations of concrete-making materials to be used in the work. However, provisions are made for the use of substitute materials when required. This test method assesses the potential for expansion of concrete caused by alkali-carbonate rock reaction from tests performed under prescribed laboratory curing conditions that will probably differ from field conditions. Thus, actual field performance will not be duplicated due to differences in wetting and drying, temperature, other factors, or combinations of these (see Appendix X1).
Use of this test method is of particular value when samples of aggregate from a source have been determined to contain constituents that are regarded as capable of participation in a potentially deleterious alkali-carbonate rock reaction either by petrographic examination, Guide C 295, by the rock cylinder test, Test Method C 586, by service record; or by a combination of these.
Results of tests conducted as described herein should form a part of the basis for a decision as to whether precautions be taken against excessive expansion due to alkali-carbonate rock reaction. This decision should be made before a particular cement-aggregate combination is used in concrete construction (see Note 1).
Note 1—Other elements that may be included in the ...
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination, by measurement of length change of concrete prisms, the susceptibility of cement-aggregate combinations to expansive alkali-carbonate reaction involving hydroxide ions associated with alkalies (sodium and potassium) and certain calcitic dolomites and dolomitic limestones.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
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Designation:C1105–08
Standard Test Method for
Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Carbonate Rock
1
Reaction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1105; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
1.1 This test method covers the determination, by measure-
C 586 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Car-
ment of length change of concrete prisms, the susceptibility of
bonate Rocks as Concrete Aggregates (Rock-Cylinder
cement-aggregate combinations to expansive alkali-carbonate
Method)
reaction involving hydroxide ions associated with alkalies
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
(sodium and potassium) and certain calcitic dolomites and
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
dolomitic limestones.
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
C 702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Testing Size
standard.
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3. Terminology
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1 Terminology used in this standard is defined in Termi-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
nology C 125 or Descriptive Nomenclature C 294.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 Two types of alkali reactivity of aggregates have been
2.1 ASTM Standards:
described in the literature: the alkali-silica reaction involving
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
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certain siliceous rocks, minerals, and artificial glasses (1), and
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete
the alkali-carbonate reaction involving dolomite in certain
Aggregates
calcitic dolomites and dolomitic limestones (2). This test
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
method is not recommended as a means to detect combinations
C 157/C 157M Test Method for Length Change of Hard-
susceptible to expansion due to alkali-silica reaction since it
ened Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
wasnotevaluatedforthisuseintheworkreportedbyBuck(2).
C 233 Test Method forAir-EntrainingAdmixtures for Con-
This test method is not applicable to aggregates that do not
crete
contain or consist of carbonate rock (see Descriptive Nomen-
C 294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Con-
clature C 294).
crete Aggregates
4.2 This test method is intended for evaluating the behavior
C 295 Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates
of specific combinations of concrete-making materials to be
for Concrete
used in the work. However, provisions are made for the use of
C 490 Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Determination
substitute materials when required. This test method assesses
of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and
the potential for expansion of concrete caused by alkali-
Concrete
carbonate rock reaction from tests performed under prescribed
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
laboratorycuringconditionsthatwillprobablydifferfromfield
conditions. Thus, actual field performance will not be dupli-
cated due to differences in wetting and drying, temperature,
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
other factors, or combinations of these (see Appendix X1).
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.26 on Chemical Reactions. 4.3 Use of this test method is of particular value when
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008. Published February 2008. Originally
samples of aggregate from a source have been determined to
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C 1105 – 05.
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of
the ASTM website. this test method.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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contain constituents that are regarded as capable of participa- 6.2 Jo
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Designation:C1105–05 Designation: C 1105 – 08
Standard Test Method for
Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Carbonate Rock
1
Reaction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1105; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination, by measurement of length change of concrete prisms, the susceptibility of
cement-aggregate combinations to expansive alkali-carbonate reaction involving hydroxide ions associated with alkalies (sodium
and potassium) and certain calcitic dolomites and dolomitic limestones.
1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 157/C 157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
C 233 Test Method for Testing Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C 294 Descriptive Nomenclature offor Constituents of Concrete Aggregates
C 295 Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete
C 490 Practice for Use ofApparatus for the Determination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and Concrete
C 511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of
Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
C 586 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks foras Concrete Aggregates (Rock-Cylinder Method)
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C 670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C 702 Practice for Reducing Field Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size
D 75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology used in this standard is defined in Terminology C 125 or Descriptive Nomenclature C 294.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Two types of alkali reactivity of aggregates have been described in the literature: the alkali-silica reaction involving certain
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siliceous rocks, minerals, and artificial glasses (1), and the alkali-carbonate reaction involving dolomite in certain calcitic
dolomites and dolomitic limestones (2). This test method is not recommended as a means to detect combinations susceptible to
expansion due to alkali-silica reaction since it was not evaluated for this use in the work reported by Buck (2). This test method
is not applicable to aggregates that do not contain or consist of carbonate rock (see Descriptive Nomenclature C 294).
4.2 This test method is intended for evaluating the behavior of specific combinations of concrete-making materials to be used
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.26 on
Chemical Reactions.
Current edition approved MayFeb. 1, 2005.2008. Published May 2005.February 2008. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20022005 as
C1105–95(2002). C 1105 – 05.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of this test method.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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inthework.However,provisionsaremadefortheuseofsubstitutematerialswhenrequired.Thistestmethodassessesthepotential
for expansion of concrete caused by alkali-carbonate rock reaction from tests performed under prescribed laboratory curing
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