1.1 This specification covers lightweight aggregates intended for use in concrete not exposed to the weather, in which the prime consideration is the thermal insulating property of the resulting concrete.
1.2 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.3 With regard to sieve size and the size of aggregate as determined by the use of testing sieves, the values in inchpound units are shown for the convenience of the user; however, the standard sieve designation shown in parentheses is the standard value as stated in Specification E11.
1.3.1 With regard to other units of measure, the values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of the specification: 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 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 C332-17 Referenced Document
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C136/C136M Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates*, 2019-12-01 Update
ASTM C177 Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
ASTM C29/C29M Standard Test Method for Bulk Density ("Unit Weight") and Voids in Aggregate
ASTM D75/D75M Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates*, 2019-11-01 Update
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes
ASTM C332-17 history
1970ASTM C332-23 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulating Concrete
2017ASTM C332-17 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulating Concrete
2009ASTM C332-09 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulating Concrete
2007ASTM C332-07 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulating Concrete
1999ASTM C332-99 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Insulating Concrete