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Re-approved 2003
Scope (1)
• This standard covers the determination of
the bulk density (unit weight) of
aggregates and the calculation of voids
between aggregates.
To determine the density of the aggregate, it is
necessary to determine the volume of the
measure (container) in which the aggregate
sample is placed.
Calibration of Measure (8)
• To determine the density (unit weight) of
fresh concrete, as described in ASTM
C 138, it is necessary to place concrete in a
container of known volume.
• Follow the procedures outlined in ASTM
C 29 to find the volume of the container
(measure) used in ASTM C 138.
(See Section 4.4 of ASTM C 138)
Calibration of Measure (8)
• Measures (containers) shall be calibrated
annually or whenever there is reason to
question the accuracy of the calibration.
• Reasons to question the calibration,
¾ buildup
of concrete inside a measure
¾ measure is dented from being dropped
¾ measure is exposed to extreme temperatures
Size of the Measure
• The size of the measure used in ASTM
C 138 is based on the nominal maximum
size (NMS) of the coarse aggregate.
• Per ASTM C 138,
¾ 0.5 ft3 capacity acceptable for a NMS
aggregate up to, and including, 2 in.
¾ the bowl of the pressure meter (~ 0.25 ft3) can
be used when the NMS of the aggregate is
1 in. or less
~0.5 ft 3 ~0.25 ft 3
Calibration Procedure (8)
• Fill the measure with water, which is at
room temperature.
• Place a glass plate across the open end of
the measure in such a way as to eliminate
excess water and air bubbles.
¾ use a syringe to add water to the measure
thereby removing any air bubbles
Calibration Procedure (8)
• Determine the weight of the water in the
container.
weight = wt. of container full – wt. of container empty
65 5 1 62.336
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Density for 60 oF - Density for 65 oF = 62.366 - 62.336 = 0.030
Interpolated Densities
oF Density oF Density
(ft3) (ft3)
75 62.261 80 62.216
76 62.252 81 62.206
77 62.243 82 62.196
78 62.234 83 62.186
79 62.225 84 62.176
80 62.216 85 62.166