ASTM D4832-95e1 - 1.1.1995
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for the preparation, curing, transporting and testing of cylindrical test specimens of controlled low strength material (CLSM) for the determination of compressive strength.

1.2 This test method also may be used to prepare and test specimens of other mixtures of soil and cementitious materials, such as self-cementing fly ashes.

1.3 CLSM is also known as flowable fill, controlled density fill, soil-cement slurry, soil-cement grout, unshrinkable fill, K-Krete, and other similar names.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound equivalents are shown for information only.

1.5 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. See Section 7.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1231/C1231M-23

Standard Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

D653-26a

Standard Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained Fluids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/15/2026).

C39/C39M-26

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C125-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

C617-10

Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

D3740-26

Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in Testing of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

D5971-07

Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Controlled Low-Strength Material

D6023-16

Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, Cement Content, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) (Withdrawn 2025)

D6024-07

Standard Test Method for Ball Drop on Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) to Determine Suitability for Load Application

D6026-21

Standard Practice for Using Significant Digits and Data Records in Geotechnical Data

D6103-04

Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) (Withdrawn 2013)

C192/C192M-26a

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory (Includes all amendments and changes 8/13/2026).

C31/C31M-26b

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field (Includes all amendments and changes 8/27/2026).

C470/C470M-23

Standard Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete Test Cylinders Vertically