ASTM C567
Full Name
ASTM C567 – Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
Scope
ASTM C567 is a standard test method that provides procedures for determining the oven-dry and equilibrium densities of structural lightweight concrete.
Key aspects covered by ASTM C567:
- Calculated oven-dry density: this is determined from the batch quantities and volume of a given batch of concrete.
- Calculated equilibrium density: this is approximated by adding a fixed quantity to the oven-dry density.
- Measured densities: these are obtained from determinations of the mass of cylindrical specimens after specific treatments.
The standard also includes:
- Procedures for determining the density of freshly mixed lightweight concrete.
- Requirements for the equipment and materials used in the test.
- Precision and bias statements for the test method.
The standard is applicable to structural lightweight concrete, which is defined as concrete containing lightweight aggregate meeting the requirements of ASTM C330 with an equilibrium density between 90 and 115 lb/ft³ (1440 and 1840 kg/m³).
It is not applicable to non-structural lightweight concrete, which has a lower density.
By following ASTM C567, users can accurately determine the density of structural lightweight concrete, which is essential for design and quality control purposes.
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Keywords
lightweight concrete; density; oven-dry density; equilibrium density; fresh density; structural lightweight concrete; test specimen; calculation; measurement; aggregate; concrete cylinder