Astm C495 C495M 12 2019

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C495/C495M − 12 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Test Method for

Compressive Strength of Lightweight Insulating Concrete1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C495/C495M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube

1.1 This test method covers the preparation of specimens Specimens)
and the determination of the compressive strength of light- C172/C172M Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Con-
weight insulating concrete having an oven-dry density not crete
exceeding 800 kg/m3 [50 lb/ft3] as determined by the proce- C617/C617M Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete
dures described herein. This test method covers the preparation Specimens
and testing of molded 75 by 150-mm [3 by 6-in.] cylinders. C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in 3. Significance and Use
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 3.1 This test method provides standardized requirements for
sampling, molding, curing, and testing lightweight insulating
iTeh Standards
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard. concretes for the purpose of determining compliance with
compressive strength and density specifications.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Apparatus
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priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 4.1 Testing Machine—Use a testing machine as prescribed
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. in Test Method C39/C39M.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 4.2 Scales and Weights—Use scales and weights in weigh-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- ing specimens that conform to those specified in the Apparatus
ization established in the Decision on ASTM C495/C495M-12(2019)
Principles for the Section of Test Method C109/C109M.
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Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4.3 Drying Oven—Use an oven as specified in Test Method
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical C88/C88M.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.4 Molds—Use molds made of nonabsorbent materials or
2. Referenced Documents of materials treated to reduce absorption, that are watertight,
and not subject to distortion of more than 2 mm [1⁄16 in.] in any
2.1 ASTM Standards:2
dimension during molding and early curing of specimens. Coat
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
all mold surfaces that will be in contact with concrete except
drical Concrete Specimens
single use plastic molds with wax or mineral oil, prior to use.
C88/C88M Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by
Use molds having a diameter of 75 6 2 mm [3 6 1⁄16 in.] and
Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
a length of 150 6 3 mm [6 6 1⁄8 in.].
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
5. Sampling
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on 5.1 Sample fresh lightweight insulating concrete in accor-
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee dance with applicable provisions of Practice C172/C172M,
C09.21 on Lightweight Aggregates and Concrete.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally with the following exceptions:
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C495/C495M–12. 5.1.1 Sampling from Pump Equipment—Fill a bucket of
DOI: 10.1520/C0495_C0495M-12R19.
2
approximately 9-L [10-qt] capacity by passing through the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
discharge stream of the concrete pump hose being used to place
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the concrete, at the point of placement of the concrete. Exercise
the ASTM website. care to ensure that the sample is representative of the pour,
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles

Designation: C495/C495M − 12 (Reapproved 2019)

Standard Test Method for

1. Scope* Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard

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