1.1 This test method covers the determination of the relative quantity of mixing water that will bleed from a sample of freshly mixed concrete.
1.2 When various concretes are to be compared, if the batches are of similar unit weight, the sample masses shall not differ by more than 1 kg [2 lb].
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. NOTE 1—Sieve size is identified by its standard designation in Specification E11. the alternative designation given in parentheses is for information only and does not represent a different standard sieve size.
1.4 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2 )
1.6 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 C232/C232M-21 Referenced Document
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C138/C138M Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM C172/C172M Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory*, 2019-12-01 Update
ASTM C29/C29M Standard Test Method for Bulk Density ("Unit Weight") and Voids in Aggregate*, 1997-07-10 Update
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials*, 1996-04-21 Update
ASTM E11 Standard Specification for Wire Cloth and Sieves for Testing Purposes*, 1995-04-21 Update