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StandardPractice for
Making and Curing Soil-Cement Compression and Flexure
Test Specimens in the Laboratory1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1632; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope* D558 Test Methods for Moisture-Density (Unit Weight)

1.1 This practice covers the procedure for making and Relations of Soil-Cement Mixtures
curing compression and flexure test specimens of soil-cement D559 Test Methods for Wetting and Drying Compacted
in the laboratory under accurate control of quantities of Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)3
materials and test conditions. D560 Test Methods for Freezing and Thawing Compacted
Soil-Cement Mixtures (Withdrawn 2012)3
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the D653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
standard. The inch-pound equivalents are shown for informa- Fluids
tion only. D1633 Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Molded
1.3 This practice offers a set of instructions for performing Soil-Cement Cylinders
one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace D1634 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Soil-
education or experience and should be used in conjunction Cement Using Portions of Beams Broken in Flexure

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with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may
be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not
(Modified Cube Method)
D1635 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Soil-Cement
Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading
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intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which
the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, D3740 Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies
nor should this document be applied without consideration of Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as
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a project’s many unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the
title of this document means only that the document has been
Used in Engineering Design and Construction
D4753 Guide for Evaluating, Selecting, and Specifying Bal-
approved through the ASTM consensus process. ances and Standard Masses for Use in Soil, Rock, and
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous ASTM Construction Materials Testing
D1632-07
materials,
D6026 Practice for Using Significant Digits in Geotechnical
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
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address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its Data
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter- Sieves
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents 3.1 For common definitions of terms used in this standard
2 refer to Terminology D653.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific 4. Significance and Use
Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
C617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens 4.1 This practice is used to prepare soil-cement specimens
for compressive and flexural strength testing in accordance
with Method B of Test Method D1633, Test Method D1634,
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and Test Method D1635.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.15 on Stabilization With 4.2 This practice does not apply to soil-cement specimens
Admixtures. prepared in commonly available molds, which are 4.0 in.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2007. Published December 2007. Originally
(101.6 mm) in diameter and 4.584 in. (116.4 mm) in height.
approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D1632 – 06. DOI:
10.1520/D1632-07. For these size specimens, Methods D559 or Methods D560
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.

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should be used for sample preparation. Compressive strength having an inside diameter of 71 6 0.25 mm (2.8 6 0.01 in.)
testing should be in accordance with Method A of Test Method and a height of 229 mm (9 in.) for molding test specimens 71
D1633. mm (2.8 in.) in diameter and 142 mm (5.6 in.) high; machined
4.3 This practice offers a set of instructions for performing steel top and bottom pistons having a diameter 0.13 mm (0.005
one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace in.) less than the mold; a 152-mm (6-in.) long mold extension;
education or experience and should be used in conjunction with and a spacer clip. At least two aluminum separating disks 1.54
professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may be mm (1⁄16 in.) thick by 70.6 mm (2.78 in.) in diameter shall be
applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not provided.
intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which NOTE 2—Satisfactory molds may be made from cold-drawn, seamless
the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, steel tubing having a Rockwell hardness of approximately 85 HRB or
nor should this document be applied without consideration of from steel pipe machined on the inside. The 71 by 142-mm (2.8 by 5.6-in.)
specimens fit many triaxial compression machines in service, and thus
a project’s many unique aspects. The word “standard” in the may be used for triaxial as well as unconfined compression tests.
title of this document means only that the document has been
5.2 Flexure Test Specimen Molds—Molds having inside
approved through the ASTM consensus process.
dimensions of 76.2 by 76.2 by 285.8 mm (3 by 3 by 111⁄4 in.)
NOTE 1—The quality of the result produced by this standard is (see Fig. 2 and Fig. 3) for molding specimens of the same size.
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing it, and the The molds shall be so designed that the specimen will be
suitability of the equipment and facilities used. Agencies that meet the
criteria of Practice D3740 are generally considered capable of competent
molded with its longitudinal axis in a horizontal position. The
and objective testing/sampling/inspection/etc. Users of this standard are parts of the molds shall be tight-fitting and positively held
cautioned that compliance with Practice D3740 does not in itself assure together. The sides of the molds shall be sufficiently rigid to
reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; Practice D3740 prevent spreading or warping, and shall be made of metal
provides a means of evaluating some of those factors. having a hardness not less than 85 HRB. The interior faces of
the molds shall be plane surfaces with a permissible variation,
5. Apparatus
in any 76.2-mm (3-in.) line on a surface, of 0.051 mm (0.002
5.1 Compression Test Specimen Molds —Molds (Fig. 1) in.) for new molds and 0.076 mm (0.003 in.) for molds in use.

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in.) for molds in use. The height of the molds shall be 76.20
mm (3 in.) with permissible variations of −0.25 mm (−0.01 in.)
and + 0.13 mm (+ 0.005 in.) for both new molds and for molds
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machined steel plates shall be provided. The plates shall fit the
mold with a 0.13-mm (0.005-in.) clearance on all sides.
ASTM D1632-07 5.3 Sieves—50-mm (2-in.), 19.0-mm (3⁄4-in.), 4.75-mm (No.
4) and 1.18-mm (No. 16) sieves conforming to the require-
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ments of Specification E11.
5.4 Balances—A balance or scale of 12-kg (25-lb) capacity,
sensitive to 0.0045 kg (0.01 lb) and a balance of 1000-g
capacity, sensitive to 0.1 g, both meeting the requirements of
Specification D4753.
5.5 Drying Oven—A thermostatically controlled drying
oven capable of maintaining a temperature of 1106 5°C (230
6 9°F) for drying moisture samples.
5.6 Compression Testing Machine or Compression Frame,
having a capacity of approximately 267 kN (60 000 lbf) for
compacting flexural test specimens and for optional use in
compacting compression test specimens.
5.7 Dropping-Weight Compacting Machine—A controlled
dropping-weight device of 6.8 kg (15 lb) for striking the top
piston, for optional use in compacting compression test speci-
mens (see Fig. 4 and Fig. 5). When this equipment is used, the
top piston listed in 5.1 is made the foot of the compacting
device.
5.8 Compression Specimen Extruder , consisting of a piston,
jack, and frame for extruding specimens from the mold.
5.9 Miscellaneous Equipment—Tools such as trowel,
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FIG. 2 Mold for Soil-Cement Beam for Flexure Test

ASTM D1632-075.10 Tamping Rod—A square-end cut, 12.7-mm (1⁄2-in.)

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diameter, smooth steel rod approximately 510 mm (20 in.) in
length.
5.11 Moist Room or Cabinet—A moist room or cabinet
capable of maintaining a temperature of 23.0 6 1.7°C (73.4 6
3°F) and a relative humidity of not less than 96 % for moist
curing specimens.
6. Preparation of Materials
6.1 Bring materials to room temperature (preferably 18 to
24°C (65 to 75°F)) before beginning the tests.
6.2 Store cement in a dry place, in moisture-proof
containers, preferably made of metal. Thoroughly mix the
cement in order that the sample may be uniform throughout the
tests. Pass it through a 1.18-mm (No. 16) sieve and reject all
lumps.
6.3 The mixing water shall be free of acids, alkalies, and
oils, and in general suitable for drinking.
FIG. 3 Heavy Steel Mold and Top Plate for Making 3 by 3 by
111⁄4-in. (76.2 by 76.2 by 285.8-mm) Flexure Test Beam 6.4 Dry the soil sample, if damp when received from the
field, until it becomes friable under a trowel. Drying may be in
air or by use of drying apparatus such that the temperature of
thoroughly mixing the sample of soil-cement with water; the sample does not exceed 60°C (140°F). Thoroughly break
graduated cylinder for measuring water, moisture sample cans, up the aggregations in such a manner as to avoid reducing the
and the like. natural size of individual particles.