ASTM D6684-18
Standard Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Systems

Standard No.

ASTM D6684-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM D6684-18

Scope

1.1 The purpose of this standard is to provide specifications for articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment system structural components, material composition and physical properties, manufacturing methods and testing requirements. 1.2 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. Reporting or use of units other than inch-pound shall not be regarded as non-conformance with this standard. 1.2.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In the system, the pound (lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the units for mass is slugs. The slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F = ma) calculations are involved. 1.2.2 The SI units presented for apparatus are substitutions of the inch-pound units, other similar SI units should be acceptable providing they meet the technical requirements established by the inch-pound apparatus. 1.2.3 It is common practice in the engineering/construction profession to concurrently use pounds to represent both a unit of mass (lbm) and of force (lbf). This practice implicitly combines two separate systems of units; the absolute and the gravitational systems. It is scientifically undesirable to combine the use of two separate sets of inch-pound units within a single standard. As stated, this standard includes the gravitational system of inch-pound units and does not use/present the slug unit of mass. However, the use of balances and scales recording pounds of mass (lbm) or recording density in lbm/ft3 shall not be regarded as nonconformance with this standard. 1.2.4 The terms density and unit weight are often used interchangeably. Density is mass per unit volume, whereas unit weight is force per unit volume. In this standard, density is given only in SI units. After the density has been determined, the unit weight is calculated in SI or inch-pound units, or both. 1.2.5 Calculations are done using only one set of units; either SI or gravitational inch-pound. Other units are permissible provided appropriate conversion factors are used to maintain consistency of units throughout the calculations, and similar significant digits or resolution, or both are maintained. 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 D6684-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1262/C1262M Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related Concrete Units
• ASTM C140/C140M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units*， 2023-12-01 Update
• ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification for Portland Cement*， 2022-07-01 Update
• ASTM C207 Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
• ASTM C33/C33M Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates*， 2023-08-01 Update
• ASTM C331/C331M Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units
• ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
• ASTM C42/C42M Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of 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 C666/C666M Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM C67/C67M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile*， 2023-06-01 Update
• ASTM D4533/D4533M Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles*， 2023-06-15 Update
• ASTM D4632/D4632M Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles*， 2023-05-01 Update
• ASTM D4833/D4833M Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products*， 2020-06-01 Update
• ASTM D653 Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids

ASTM D6684-18 history

• 2018 ASTM D6684-18 Standard Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Systems
• 2004 ASTM D6684-04(2010) Standard Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
• 2004 ASTM D6684-04 Standard Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
• 2001 ASTM D6684-01 Standard Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems