1.1 This practice covers the preparation of concrete blocks used for testing of joint and crack sealants for portland cement concrete and asphaltic concrete pavements. There are numerous standard material specifications that use concrete blocks prepared according to this practice. Refer to the specific standard material specification of interest to determine which tests apply and refer to the test methods for each specific test.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
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 D1985-13(2019) Referenced Document
ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification for Portland Cement*, 2022-07-01 Update
ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory*, 2019-12-01 Update
ASTM C33/C33M Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM E171/E171M Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging*, 2020-05-01 Update
ASTM D1985-13(2019) history
2019ASTM D1985-13(2019) Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
2013ASTM D1985-13 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
2003ASTM D1985-03(2008) Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
2003ASTM D1985-03 Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks
1991ASTM D1985-91(1997) Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Blocks for Testing Sealants, for Joints and Cracks