The quality is controlled and monitored throughout the entire production process to ensure that it meets or exceeds specification requirements. Astm c1005 standard specification for reference masses and devices for determining mass and volume for use in the physical testing of hydraulic cements. Specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures astm c 1240. Silica fume is usually categorized as a supplementary cementitious material. Standard specification for application of portland cementbased plaster1 this standard is issued under the fixed designation c926. Astm c 1240 the version discussed here is the 2004 edition of the specification. Manual may be of interest to concrete specifiers, concrete producers, concrete. Astm a1003 a1003m b standard specification for steel sheet, carbon, metallic and nonmetalliccoated for coldformed framing members. Bags must be clean and free of excess material or debris before stacking on the pallet. Unless specifically directed by the engineer, total mineral admixture content including the content in blended cements shall not exceed the weight of portland cement in the rcc mix. Astm c1240 20 standard specification for silica fume. Astm c standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures.
Last previous edition approved in 2005 as c 1550 05. Synergy pigments australia pty ltd warrants the products supplied to be free of material defects and to be. Ccm test method for compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars using 2in. Astm c 260 specification for airentraining admixtures for concrete astm c 494c494m specification for chemical admixtures for concrete astm c 618 specification for coal fly ash and raw or calcined natural pozzolan for use as a mineral admixture in concrete astm c 989 specification for ground granulated blastfurnace slag for use in. Astm c1240 14 standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures. Astm c1240 04 standard specification for silica fume. Standard test method for rebound number of hardened. Standard test method for flexural toughness of fiber.
Pozzolanic will not gain strength when mixed with water. Astmc231 your online library of us and international standards. Complying with astm c 1240, for cement replacement for high performance concrete. Astmc1240 standard specification for silica fume used in. Silica fume technical data sheet silica fume is a very fine pozzolanic material. Astm c1240 silica fume in cementitious mixtures silica fume. May 26, 2019 astm c standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures. This requirement calls for a minimum sio 2 content of 85%. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory. Adequacy of the astm c1240 specifications for nanosilica pozzolans article pdf available in the open civil engineering journal 1. Pdf background nanosilica is a new pozzolan that is boosting the field of.
Introduction astm c 1567, standard test method for determining the potential alkalisilica reactivity of combinations of cementitious materials and aggregate1, also known as the accelerated mortarbar test ambt, is currently used by numerous agencies as a method to determine the. Apparatus air meter has annual calibration funnel spout of a size permitting insertion through neck of top section spout long enough to extend to a point just above bottom of top section. Standard test method for rebound number of hardened concrete. Quality assurance manual 2016 norchem silica fume products. Silica fume is produced in conformance with the astm c 1240 specifications. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Concrete should be tested only after it has thawed. Astm c 1240 specification for use of silica fume as a mineral admixture in hydraulic cement concrete, motor and grout. This term refers to materials that are used in concrete in addition to portland cement. Astmc1240 standard specification for silica fume used. Want to find a grout that meets astm c1107, wall insulation that meets astm c578, or an elastomeric sealant that meets astm c920.
C114 test methods for chemical analysis of hydraulic cement. Each of the mandatory, optional, and report only items is described below. Construction products meeting astm standards buildsite. Astm c 618 coal fly ash or calcined natural pozzolan for use as a mineral admixture in portland cement concrete. In the cases of slurried or densified silica fume, perform. For annual book of astm standards volume information, refer to the standards document summary page on the astm website. In the cases of slurried or densified silica fume, perform the tests on the raw silica fume from which these products have been made. Astm c1240 03 standard specification for use of silica. Astm c1240 specification silica fume in cementitious mixture.
Astm b209 10 standard specification for aluminum and aluminumalloy sheet and plate. Norchem sf tech data sheet norchem silica fume products. C cm test method for compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars using 2in. C 1550 08 standard test method for flexural toughness of fiber reinforced concrete using centrally loaded round panel1 this standard is issued under the. Referenced documents purchase separately the documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard astm standards. Guide specification for construction of rollercompacted. May 17, 2019 astm c standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures.
Astm c1240 standard specification for silica fume used in. C5 test method for true specific gravity of refractory materials by water immersion. Use testing of silica fume for use in concrete, mortar and grout. Astm c1240 silica fume in cementitious mixtures silica. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. Find the most uptodate version of astm c1240 at engineering360. A summary of changes section appears at the end of this standard. Publisher american society for testing and materials. Standard test method for water and sediment in middle. Redline standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures. Astm c 1567, standard test method for determining the potential alkalisilica reactivity of combinations of cementitious materials and aggregate 1, also known as the accelerated mortarbar test ambt, is currently used by numerous agencies as a method to determine the. June 2004 standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures. Astm c1240 03 standard specification for use of silica fume.
Astm c1240 20 standard specification for silica fume used. This manual outlines the basic requirements of the norchem, inc. Note 4test method c 335 may be used to determine the apparent thermal conductivity for type i tubular. Portland cement astm c150 type i normal general purpose type ii modified resistance to alkali attack type iii high early strength high heat type iv low heat used for massive structures type v sulfateresistant max. Astm c 1240 03a pdf free download civil engineers standards. These materials can exhibit the following properties. Astm c936 standard specification for interlocking pavers. Astm c1240 standard specification for silica fume used. Astma833, 2008 astm d6114 pdf astm c566 pdf free download. Silica fume is produced in conformance with the astm c1240 specifications. Silica fume used in cementitious mixtures1 this standard is issued under the fixed.
Pdf adequacy of the astm c1240 specifications for nanosilica. C125 terminology relating to concrete and concrete aggregates. This standard is issued under the fixed designation c 1240. Performance specifications for products are frequently based on the astm standards used in building codes. C109c109m test method for compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars using 2in.
Astm c 1241 00 pdf free download civil engineers standards. Jan 08, 2020 astm c standard specification for silica fume used in cementitious mixtures. This document is available in either paper or pdf format. Manufacturing standards for precast concrete products march 2009 page 4 astm c 497 standard test methods for concrete pipe, manhole sections and tile. Standard specification for application of portland cement. Manufacturing standards for precast concrete products. Mortar this document comes with our free notification service, good for the life of the document. Complying with astm c 979, compatible with other concrete materials. Use standard test sheet for c 177, c 518 or c 1114. This specification covers silica fume for use in concrete and other systems containing hydraulic cement. The version discussed here is the 2004 edition of the specification.
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