C 33 – 03

Expansion of Concrete Due to the Alkali-Silica Reaction3 4. Ordering and Specifying Information
C 535 Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Large- 4.1 The direct purchaser of aggregates shall include the
Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los information in 4.2 in the purchase order as applicable. A project
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Angeles Machine3 specifier shall include in the project documents information to

C 586 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of Car- describe the aggregate to be used in the project from the
bonate Rocks for Concrete Aggregates (Rock Cylinder applicable items in 4.3.
Method)3 4.2 Include in the purchase order for aggregates the follow-
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements4 ing information, as applicable:
C 618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined 4.2.1 Reference to this specification, as C 33____,
Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in 4.2.2 Whether the order is for fine aggregate or for coarse
Concrete3 aggregate,
C 637 Specification for Aggregates for Radiation-Shielding 4.2.3 Quantity, in metric tons or tons,
Concrete3 4.2.4 When the order is for fine aggregate:
C 638 Descriptive Nomenclature of Constituents of Aggre- 4.2.4.1 Whether the restriction on reactive materials in 7.3
gates for Radiation-Shielding Concrete3 applies,
C 666 Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid 4.2.4.2 In the case of the sulfate soundness test (see 8.1)
Freezing and Thawing3 which salt is to be used. If none is stated, either sodium sulfate
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace or magnesium sulfate shall be used,
Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars3 4.2.4.3 The appropriate limit for material finer than 75-µm
C 1105 Test Method for Length Change of Concrete Due to (No. 200) sieve (see Table 1). If not stated, the 3.0 % limit shall
Alkali-Carbonate Rock Reaction3 apply,
C 1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement4
4.2.4.4 The appropriate limit for coal and lignite (see Table
C 1240 Specification for Use of Silica Fume as a Mineral
1). If not stated, the 1.0 % limit shall apply,
Admixture in Hydraulic-Cement Concrete, Mortar, and
4.2.5 When the order is for coarse aggregate:
Grout 3
4.2.5.1 The grading (size number) (see 10.1 and Table 2), or
C 1260 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of
alternate grading as agreed between the purchaser and aggre-
Aggregates (Mortar-Bar Method)3
gate supplier.
C 1293 Test Method for Concrete Aggregates by Determi-
4.2.5.2 The class designation (see 11.1 and Table 3),
nation of Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Silica
4.2.5.3 Whether the restriction on reactive materials in 11.2
Reaction 3
applies,
D 75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates6
D 3665 Practice for Random Sampling of Construction 4.2.5.4 In the case of the sulfate soundness test (see Table
Materials 6 3), which salt is to be used. If none is stated, either sodium
E 11 Specification for Wire–Cloth and Sieves for Testing sulfate or magnesium sufate shall be used, and
Purposes 7 4.2.6 Any exceptions or additions to this specification (see
Note 1).
4.3 Include in project specifications for aggregates the
TABLE 1 Limits for Deleterious Substances in Fine Aggregate following information, as applicable:
for Concrete 4.3.1 Reference to this specification, as C 33____.
Mass Percent 4.3.2 When the aggregate being described is fine aggregate:
Item of Total Sample,
max 4.3.2.1 Whether the restriction on reactive materials in 7.3
Clay lumps and friable particles 3.0
applies,
Material finer than 75-µm (No. 200) sieve: 4.3.2.2 In the case of the sulfate soundness test (see 8.1)
Concrete subject to abrasion 3.0A which salt is to be used. If none is stated, either sodium sulfate
All other concrete 5.0A
Coal and lignite: or magnesium sulfate shall be used.
Where surface appearance of concrete 0.5 4.3.2.3 The appropriate limit for material finer than the
is of importance 75-µm (No. 200) sieve (see Table 1). If not stated, the 3.0 %
All other concrete 1.0
A
limit shall apply, and
In the case of manufactured sand, if the material finer than the 75-µm (No.
200) sieve consists of the dust of fracture, essentially free of clay or shale, these
4.3.2.4 The limit that applies with regard to coal and lignite
limits are permitted to be increased to 5 and 7 %, respectively. (Table 1). If not stated, the 1.0 % limit shall apply.
4.3.3 When the aggregate being described is coarse aggre-
gate, include:
3. Terminology 4.3.3.1 The nominal maximum size or sizes permitted,
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to based on thickness of section or spacing of reinforcing bars or
Terminology C 125. other criteria. In lieu of stating the nominal maximum size, the
specifier shall designate an appropriate size number or numbers
(see 10.1 and Table 2). Designation of a size number to indicate
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