ASTM D6023-07 - 1.11.2007
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method explains determination of the density (Note 1) of freshly mixed Controlled Low-Strength Material (CLSM) and gives formulas for calculating the yield, cement content, and the air content of the CLSM. This test method is based on Test Method C 138 for Concrete.

Note 1- Unit Weight was the previous terminology used to describe the property determined by this test method, which is mass per unit volume.

1.2 All observed and calculated values shall conform to the guidelines for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D 6026.

1.2.1 The method used to specify how data are collected, calculated, or recorded in this standard is not directly related to the accuracy to which the data can be applied in design or other uses, or both. How one applies the results obtained using this standard is beyond its scope.

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

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

1.5 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. (Warning: Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3740-26

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

D6103-04

Standard Test Method for Flow Consistency of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) (Withdrawn 2013)

D6026-21

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

D6024/D6024M-24

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

D5971/D5971M-25

Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Controlled Low-Strength Material

D4832-16

Standard Test Method for Preparation and Testing of Controlled Low Strength Material (CLSM) Test Cylinders

D653-26a

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

C125-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

C138/C138M-24a

Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete (Includes all amendments and changes 8/6/2024).

C128-25

Standard Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

C150/C150M-24

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C231/C231M-26

Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

C29/C29M-23

Standard Test Method for Bulk Density (“Unit Weight”) and Voids in Aggregate