ASTM D6103-04
Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)

Standard No.

ASTM D6103-04

Release Date

2004

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Withdraw 2013-07

Replace By

ASTM D6103/D6103M-17

Latest

ASTM D6103/D6103M-17e1

Scope

This test method is intended to provide the user with a procedure to determine the fluidity of CLSM mixtures for use as backfill or structural fill.

This test method is considered applicable to fresh CLSM containing only sand as the aggregate or having coarse aggregate smaller than 19.0 mm (¾ in.). If the coarse aggregate is larger than 19.0 mm (¾in.), the test method is applicable when it is made on the fraction of CLSM passing a 19.0 mm (¾ in.) sieve, with the larger aggregate being removed in accordance with the section on Additional Procedures for Large Maximum size Aggregate Concrete in Practice C 172.

Note 18212;Removing the coarse aggregate will alter the characteristics of the mix and therefore will give information only about the remaining material. It is suggested that for mixes containing coarse aggregate 19.0 mm ( ¾ in.) or larger, a measurement of the slump is more appropriate.

For non-flowable CLSM, or for mixtures that do not come out of the flow cylinder easily, measure the slump as outlined in Test Method C 143.

This test method is one of a series of quality control tests that can be performed on CLSM during construction to monitor compliance with specification requirements. The other tests that can be used during construction control are Test Methods D 4832, D 6023, and D 6024.

Note 28212;The quality of the result produced by this standard is dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Practice D 3740 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Practice D 3740 does not in itself assure reliable results . Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D 3740 provides a means of evaluating some of those factors.

1.1 This test method covers the procedure for determination of the flow consistency of fresh Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM). This test method applies to flowable CLSM with a maximum particle size of 19.0 mm (3/4 in.) sieve.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents are given for information only.

1.3 CLSM is also known as flowable fill, controlled density fill, soil-cement grout, unshrinkable fill, K-Krete, and other similar names.

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.

ASTM D6103-04 Referenced Document

• ASTM C143 Standard Test Method for Slump Of Portland Cement Concrete
• ASTM C172 Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
• ASTM D3740 Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction
• ASTM D4832 Standard Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders
• ASTM D5971 Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Controlled Low-Strength Material
• ASTM D6023 Standard Test Method for Unit Weight, Yield, Cement Content, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
• ASTM D6024 Standard Test Method for Ball Drop on Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to Determine Suitability for Load Application
• ASTM D6026 Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical Data
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

ASTM D6103-04 history

• 2017 ASTM D6103/D6103M-17e1 Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
• 2017 ASTM D6103/D6103M-17 Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
• 2004 ASTM D6103-04 Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)
• 1997 ASTM D6103-97 Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM)