ASTM D6684-04 - 1.5.2004
 
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

C666/C666M-26

Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing

C1262-10

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

D4533-11

Standard Test Method for Trapezoid Tearing Strength of Geotextiles

D4632-08

Standard Test Method for Grab Breaking Load and Elongation of Geotextiles

D4833-07

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

Koerner, R.M., 1998, “Designing With Geotextiles,” 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall Publishers, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. p. 761.

C595-08

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C618-25a

Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete (Includes all amendments and changes 4/3/2025).

C140-13

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

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C207-24

Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

C331-05

Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units

C39/C39M-26

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C42/C42M-20

Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C67-17

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