Abstract

This specification covers the standard materials composition, physical properties, structural components, manufacturing methods, and testing requirements for articulating concrete block reventment systems for use in erosion protection to underlying soil materials from flowing water forces. Articulating concrete blocks may be produced at a block plant or onsite using either wet-cast or dry-cast production techniques. Reventment cable and fittings shall be designed in such a manner as to provide adequate strength and durability characteristics to facilitate safe lifting and placing of large mattresses. The materials shall consist of aggregates and cementitious materials which shall be Portland, blended, hydrated lime, or pozzolan cements and shall conform to the physical requirements such as compressive strength, water absorption, density or unit weight, and freeze-thaw durability. The system includes a geotextile filter which shall comply to grab strength, sewn seam strength, tear strength, puncture strength, and elongation requirements. Geotextile-subsoil compatibility assessment shall include functional requirements for permeability, particle retention, and resistance to clogging. Physical property requirements for permittivity, aperture size, percent open area, and UV stability shall be based on site-specific soil characteristics, site conditions, and construction techniques.

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1. 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 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 requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

C150 Specification for Portland Cement

C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

C331 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units

C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete

C666/C666M Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing

C1262 Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related Concrete Units

D4533 Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles

D4632 Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles

D4833 Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products

Other Documents

Keywords

articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems; channel; channel stability; erosion; erosion control; open-channel flow; revetments; Articulating concrete block (ACB) revetment systems; Cabled articulating concrete block (ACB); Channel stability; Closed-cell concrete blocks; Concrete construction materials/applications--specifications; Erosion control materials/applications--specifications; Erosion-resistant revetment; Exfiltration rate; Infiltration; Open-cell concrete blocks; Particle retention; Revetments;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

DOI: 10.1520/D6684-04R10

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