T 153-2011
Standard Method of Test for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus

Standard No.

T 153-2011

Release Date

2011

Published By

AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Status

Be replaced 2017-06

Replace By

T 153-2013

Latest

T/CIET 153-2023

Scope

This test method covers determination of the fineness of hydraulic cement@ using the Blaine air permeability apparatus@ in terms of the specific surface expressed as total surface area in square centimeters per gram@ or square meters per kilogram of cement. Two test methods are given: Test Method A is the Reference Test Method using the manually operated standard Blaine apparatus@ while Test Method B permits the use of an automated apparatus that is in accordance with the qualification requirements of this test method's demonstrated acceptable performance. Although the test method may be@ and has been@ used for the determination of the measures of fineness of various other materials@ it should be understood that@ in general@ relative rather than absolute fineness values are obtained. This test method is known to work well for portland cements. However@ the user should exercise judgment in determining its suitability with regard to fineness measurements of cements with densities or porosities that differ from those assigned to Standard Reference Material No. 114. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. 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.

T 153-2011 history

• 2023 T/CIET 153-2023 General principles for smart supply chain evaluation
• 2013 T 153-2013 Standard Method of Test for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus
• 2011 T 153-2011 Standard Method of Test for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus
• 2009 T 153-2009 Standard Method of Test for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus
• 2007 T 153-2007 Standard Method of Test for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus
• 2002 T 153-2002 Standard Method of Test for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air Permeability Apparatus (HM-22; Part IIA; ASTM Designation: C 204-00)