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1. Scope* 3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the com- to Terminologies C125 and C219.
pressive strength of hydraulic cement grout for preplaced-
aggregate (PA) concrete. 4. Summary of Test Method
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as 4.1 Compressive strength of hardened grout is determined
standard. using top-restrained cubes as defined in Test Method C109/
C109M.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 5.1 This test method affords a means for determining the
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. compressive strength of grouts that expand and, in use, harden
under conditions of partial to total restraint.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 It is particularly applicable for determining the effect on
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
compressive strength of grout fluidifier to be used with grout
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
for PA concrete (See Specification C937).
Specimens in the Field
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
6. Apparatus
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
Specimens) 6.1 Scales, masses, sieves, glass graduates, and three-gang
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag- molds, for 2-in. (or 50-mm) cube specimens, baseplates,
gregates trowel, and testing machine as specified in Test Method
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement C109/C109M.
C937 Specification for Grout Fluidifier for Preplaced- 6.2 Plates, to cover specimen molds, capable of supporting
Aggregate Concrete the weight or being held down by C-clamps, as described in
C938 Practice for Proportioning Grout Mixtures for 10.3.
Preplaced-Aggregate Concrete
C939 Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced- 6.3 Mass of 7 kg (or 15 lb) or C-clamps, for holding down
Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method) the cover plates.
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
7. Temperature and Humidity
3. Terminology
7.1 Temperature and humidity conditions for tests per-
3.1 Definitions: formed in the laboratory shall be in accordance with Test
Method C109/C109M unless otherwise specified.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 7.2 Temperature and humidity conditions for tests per-
C09.41 on Hydraulic Cement Grouts. formed in the field shall be as prescribed for curing cylinders
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally in Practice C31/C31M.
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C942–10. DOI:
10.1520/C0942-15
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 8. Sampling
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 8.1 The test sample shall consist of approximately 1500 mL
the ASTM website. of grout and shall be representative of the material in the mixer.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue, C942–
10), that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved Aug. 1, 2015)
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