1.1 This specification covers ready-mixed concrete as defined in
3.2.2 (Note 1). Requirements for quality of readymixed concrete shall be either as stated in this specification or as ordered by the purchaser. When the purchaser’s requirements, as stated in the order, differ from those in this specification, the purchaser’s requirements shall govern. This specification does not cover the placement, consolidation, curing, or protection of the concrete after delivery to the purchaser. NOTE 1—Concrete produced by volumetric batching and continuous mixing is covered in Specification C685/C685M. Fiber-reinforced concrete is covered in Specification C1116/C1116M.
1.2 As used throughout this specification the manufacturer produces ready-mixed concrete. The purchaser buys readymixed concrete.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units, shown in brackets, or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 The text of this specification references 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 specification.
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 use.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 C94/C94M-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C1017/C1017M Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete
ASTM C1064/C1064M Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland Cement Concrete
ASTM C1077 Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C1116/C1116M Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM C1157/C1157M Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement*, 2023-09-01 Update
ASTM C1240 Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
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 C143/C143M Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete*, 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification for Portland Cement*, 2022-07-01 Update
ASTM C1602/C1602M Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete*, 2022-06-15 Update
ASTM C1611/C1611M Standard Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating Concrete*, 2021-05-15 Update
ASTM C172/C172M Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM C173/C173M Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C1798/C1798M Standard Specification for Returned Fresh Concrete for Use in a New Batch of Ready-Mixed Concrete
ASTM C231/C231M Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C260/C260M Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM C31/C31M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C33/C33M Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM C330/C330M Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C494/C494M Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C567/C567M Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight Concrete
ASTM C595/C595M Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements*, 2023-07-15 Update
ASTM C618 Standard Specification for Fly Ash And Raw Or Calcined Natural Pozzolan For Use As A Mineral Admixture In Portland Cement Concrete
ASTM C637 Standard Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete
ASTM C685/C685M Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric Batching and Continuous Mixing
ASTM C989/C989M Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars*, 2024-02-01 Update
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2024ASTM C94/C94M-24a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
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2020ASTM C94/C94M-20 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2019ASTM C94/C94M-19a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2019ASTM C94/C94M-19 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2018ASTM C94/C94M-18 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2017ASTM C94/C94M-17a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2017ASTM C94/C94M-17 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2016ASTM C94/C94M-16b Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2016ASTM C94/C94M-16a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2016ASTM C94/C94M-16 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2015ASTM C94/C94M-15b Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2015ASTM C94/C94M-15a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2015ASTM C94/C94M-15 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2014ASTM C94/C94M-14b Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2014ASTM C94/C94M-14a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2014ASTM C94/C94M-14 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2013ASTM C94/C94M-13b Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2013ASTM C94/C94M-13a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2013ASTM C94/C94M-13 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2012ASTM C94/C94M-12a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2012ASTM C94/C94M-12 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2011ASTM C94/C94M-11b Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2011ASTM C94/C94M-11a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2011ASTM C94/C94M-11 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2010ASTM C94/C94M-10a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2010ASTM C94/C94M-10 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2009ASTM C94/C94M-09a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2009ASTM C94/C94M-09 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2007ASTM C94/C94M-07 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2006ASTM C94/C94M-06 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2005ASTM C94/C94M-05 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2004ASTM C94/C94M-04a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2004ASTM C94/C94M-04 Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
2003ASTM C94/C94M-03a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete