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Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete

ASTM-C311 - 2011A EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
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Scope

1.1 These test methods cover procedures for sampling and testing fly ash and raw or calcined pozzolans for use in portland-cement concrete.

1.2 The procedures appear in the following order:

Sections
Sampling7
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Reagents and apparatus10
Moisture content11 and 12
Loss on ignition13 and 14
Silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, iron oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, sulfur trioxide, sodium oxide
and potassium oxide
15
Available alkali16 and 17
Ammonia18
PHYSICAL TESTS
Density19
Fineness20
Increase of drying shrinkage of mortar bars21-23
Soundness24
Air-entrainment of mortar25 and 26
Strength activity index with portland cement27-30
Water requirement31
Effectiveness of Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolan in
Controlling Alkali-Silica Reactions
32
Effectiveness of Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolan in
Contributing to Sulfate Resistance
34


1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.

Significance and Use

These test methods are used to develop data for comparison with the requirements of Specification C618. These test methods are based on standardized testing in the laboratory and are not intended to simulate job conditions.

Strength Activity IndexThe test for strength activity index is used to determine whether fly ash or natural pozzolan results in an acceptable level of strength development when used with hydraulic cement in concrete. Since the test is performed with mortar, the results may not provide a direct correlation of how the fly ash or natural pozzolan will contribute to strength in concrete.

Chemical Tests The chemical component determinations and the limits placed on each do not predict the performance of a fly ash or natural pozzolan with hydraulic cement in concrete, but collectively help describe composition and uniformity of the material.

Keywords

fly ash; natural pozzolan; Portland cement concrete (PCC); Pozzolans; Strength--cement/concrete mixtures/applications; Alkalies content--cement; Calcined pozzolans; Concrete admixtures; Fineness; Fly ash and other pozzolans; ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.02 (Concrete and Aggregates)

To find similar documents by classification:

91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products Including admixtures)

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Document Number

ASTM-C311-11a

Revision Level

2011A EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

July 15, 2011

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

10 pages

Committee Number

C09.24