ASTM C1170/C1170M − 14 1 Standard Test Method for Determining Consistency and Density of Roller-Compacted Concrete Using a Vibrating Table

ASTM C1170/C1170M − 14 1 Standard Test Method for Determining Consistency and Density of Roller-Compacted Concrete Using a Vibrating Table

Scope
1.1 This test method is used to determine the consistency of concrete using a vibrating table and a surcharge and to determine the density of the consolidated concrete specimen.

This test method is applicable to freshly mixed concrete, prepared in both the laboratory and the field, having a nominal maximum size aggregate of 50 mm [2 in.] or less.

If the nominal maximum size of aggregate is larger than 50 mm [2 in.], the test method is applicable only when performed on the fraction passing the 50-mm [2-in.] sieve with the larger aggregate being removed in accordance with Practice C172.

1.2 This test method, intended for use in testing roller compacted concrete, may be applicable to testing other types of concrete such as cement-treated aggregate and mixtures similar to soil-cement.

ASTM C1170/C1170M − 14 1 Standard Test Method for Determining Consistency and Density of Roller-Compacted Concrete Using a Vibrating Table

Summary of Test Method
4.1 A vibrating table is used to measure the consistency of stiff to extremely dry concrete mixtures (see Note 1).

Density of the compacted specimen is measured by determining the mass of the consolidated specimen and dividing by its volume.