ASTM C1800/C1800M-16

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Designation: C1800/C1800M − 16
Standard Test Method for
Determining Density of Roller-Compacted Concrete
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Specimens Using the Gyratory Compactor
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1800/C1800M; 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 Testing Agency Evaluation
C1170/C1170M Test Method for Determining Consistency
1.1 This test method covers the compaction of cylindrical
and Density of Roller-Compacted Concrete Using a Vi-
specimens of roller-compacted concrete (RCC) using the
brating Table
gyratory compactor to determine density.
C1435/C1435M Practice for Molding Roller-Compacted
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units or inch-pound units
Concrete in Cylinder Molds Using a Vibrating Hammer
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
D6925 Test Method for Preparation and Determination of
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
the Relative Density ofAsphalt Mix Specimens by Means
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
3. Terminology
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this Test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Method, refer to Terminology C125.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh
4.1 This Test Method is used to prepare specimens contain-
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
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ing a nominal maximum aggregate size of up to 37.5 mm [1- ⁄2
chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
in.] and a Vebe consistency time, in accordance with Test
Method C1170/C1170M, of greater than 30 s for determining
2. Referenced Documents
the density of compacted RCC mixtures. This method is not
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
intended to specify a standard compactive effort in RCC
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
mixture design, but rather to provide a standardized method for
gregates
comparing various aggregate combinations.
C127 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
4.2 Thistestmethodmaybeusedformakingspecimensand
and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
determining densities of laboratory-produced RCC mixtures.
C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
NOTE 1—The agency and personnel performing this test method should
and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
meet the criteria of Practice C1077 or equivalent.
C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
NOTE 2—The use of gyratory-compacted RCC specimens for strength
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
determinations is not recommended due to specimen geometry and low
Specimens in the Laboratory
L/D ratios. Research has shown a lack of correlation between compressive
C1077 Practice forAgencies Testing Concrete and Concrete strengths of gyratory-compacted RCC specimens and specimens prepared
in accordance with Practice C1435/C1435M.
Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for
5. Apparatus
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
5.1 Gyratory Compactor—An electromechanical, electro-
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
hydraulic, or electro-pneumatic compactor meeting the re-
C09.45 on Roller-Compacted Concrete.
quirements of Test Method D6925.
Current edition approved July 1, 2016. Published July 2016. DOI: 10.1520/
C1800-16.
5.2 Specimen Molds—Specimen molds having an inside
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing,
diameter of approximately 150 mm [6 in.], meeting the
Annual Book ofASTM Standards,Vol. 04.02. (see C09.95 Coordination Document)
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or requirements of Test Method D6925.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.3 Mold Plates and Ram Heads—Mold plates and ram
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. heads shall conform to Test Method D6925.
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