1.1 This test method covers the laboratory determination of the apparent chloride diffusion coefficient for hardened cementitious mixtures.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
ASTM C1556-22 Referenced Document
ASTM C1152/C1152M Standard Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
ASTM C1202 Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete''s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
ASTM C31/C31M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C42/C42M Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM C1556-22 history
2022ASTM C1556-22 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion
2011ASTM C1556-11a(2016) Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion
2011ASTM C1556-11a Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion
2011ASTM C1556-11 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion
2004ASTM C1556-04 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion
2003ASTM C1556-03 Standard Test Method for Determining the Apparent Chloride Diffusion Coefficient of Cementitious Mixtures by Bulk Diffusion