ASTM C586-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks as Concrete Aggregates (Rock-Cylinder Method)
Standard Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks as Concrete Aggregates (Rock-Cylinder Method)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended to give a relatively rapid indication of the potential expansive reactivity of certain carbonate rocks that may be used as concrete aggregates. The test method has been successfully used in (1) research and (2) preliminary screening of aggregate sources to indicate the presence of material with a potential for deleterious expansion when used in concrete.
5.2 The test method is intended as a research and screening method rather than as the basis of a specification requirement. It is intended to supplement data from field service records, petrographic examinations according to Guide C295/C295M, and tests of aggregate in concrete according to Test Method C1105.
5.3 Alkalies participating in the expansive reactions with aggregate constituents in concrete usually are derived from the hydraulic cement; under certain circumstances they may be derived from other constituents of concrete or from external sources. Two types of alkali reactivity of aggregates are recognized: (1) alkali-silica reaction involving certain siliceous rocks, minerals, and artificial glasses, and (2) alkali carbonate reaction involving dolomite in certain calcitic dolomites, dolomitic limestones, and dolostones. This test method is not suitable as a means to detect alkali-silica reaction.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the expansion of a specimen of carbonate rock while immersed in a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at room temperature. The length changes occurring during such immersion indicate the general level of reactivity of the rock and whether tests should be made to determine the effect of aggregate prepared from the rock upon the volume change in concrete.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C586 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Potential Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks as Concrete
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Aggregates (Rock-Cylinder Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C586; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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* C295/C295MGuide for Petrographic Examination of Ag-
gregates for Concrete
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the expan-
C1105Test Method for Length Change of Concrete Due to
sion of a specimen of carbonate rock while immersed in a
Alkali-Carbonate Rock Reaction
solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at room temperature.
D75/D75MPractice for Sampling Aggregates
The length changes occurring during such immersion indicate
D1248Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion
the general level of reactivity of the rock and whether tests
Materials for Wire and Cable
should be made to determine the effect of aggregate prepared
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
from the rock upon the volume change in concrete.
ASTM Test Methods
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
3. Terminology
standard.
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to aggregates used in
1.3 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes
this test method, refer to Descriptive Nomenclature C294.
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
4. Summary of Test Method
as requirements of this standard.
4.1 Small rock cylinders are immersed in a solution of
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NaOH except when removed for determination of length
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
change. The length change of each specimen is periodically
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
determined.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Significance and Use
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1 This test method is intended to give a relatively rapid
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
indication of the potential expansive reactivity of certain
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
carbonate rocks that may be used as concrete aggregates. The
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
test method has been successfully used in (1) research and (2)
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
preliminary screening of aggregate sources to indicate the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
presence of material with a potential for deleterious expansion
2. Referenced Documents when used in concrete.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.2 The test method is intended as a research and screening
method rather than as the basis of a specification requirement.
C294Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Con-
crete Aggregates It is intended to supplement data from field service records,
petrographic examinations according to Guide C295/C295M,
and tests of aggregate in concrete according to Test Method
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
C1105.
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.50 on Aggregate Reactions in Concrete.
5.3 Alkalies participating in the expansive reactions with
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2019. Published November 2019. Originally
aggregateconstituentsinconcreteusuallyarederivedfromthe
approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C586–11(2019). DOI:
10.1520/C0586-19.
hydraulic cement; under certain circumstances they may be
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
derived from other constituents of concrete or from external
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
sources. Two types of alkali reactivity of aggregates are
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. recognized:(1)alkali-silicareactioninvolvingcertainsiliceous
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C586 − 11 (Reapproved 2019) C586 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Potential Alkali Reactivity of Carbonate Rocks as Concrete
1
Aggregates (Rock-Cylinder Method)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C586; 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 expansion of a specimen of carbonate rock while immersed in a solution
of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at room temperature. The length changes occurring during such immersion indicate the general level
of reactivity of the rock and whether tests should be made to determine the effect of aggregate prepared from the rock upon the
volume change in concrete.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C294 Descriptive Nomenclature for Constituents of Concrete Aggregates
C295C295/C295M Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete
C1105 Test Method for Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Carbonate Rock Reaction
D75D75/D75M Practice for Sampling Aggregates
D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to aggregates used in this test method, refer to Descriptive Nomenclature C294.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Small rock cylinders are immersed in a solution of NaOH except when removed for determination of length change. The
length change of each specimen is periodically determined.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method is intended to give a relatively rapid indication of the potential expansive reactivity of certain carbonate
rocks that may be used as concrete aggregates. The test method has been successfully used in (1) research and (2) preliminary
screening of aggregate sources to indicate the presence of material with a potential for deleterious expansion when used in
concrete.
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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 C09.50 on
Aggregate Reactions in Concrete.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2019Oct. 1, 2019. Published August 2019November 2019. Originally approved in 1966. Last previous edition approved in 20112019
as C586 – 11.C586–11(2019). DOI: 10.1520/C0586-11R19.10.1520/C0586-19.
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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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C586 − 19
5.2 The test method is intended as a research and screening method rather than as the basis of a specification requirement. It
is intended to supplement data from field service records, petrographic examinations according to Guide C295C295/C295M, and
tests of aggregate in concrete according to Test Method C1105.
5.3 Alkalies participating in the expansive reactions with aggregate constituents
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