Test Method Title
Standard Test Methods for Freezing and Thawing Compacted Soil-Cement Mixtures
Reference Number
ASTM D560
Material
Soil-Cement
Test Property
Soil-cement Loss and volume change
Description of Test
Two soil-cement specimens are prepared as specified and subjected to 12 alternating cycles of freezing and thawing as follows: freeze to constant temperature of -23 °C for 24 hours, remove, then weight and measure dimensions, place in moist room for 23 hours and remove then weight and measure dimensions. Apply 18-20 vertical strokes with a wire scratch brush.
Number of Test Specimens
2
Test Specimen Size
4" x 4.584"
Keywords
bench-scale, freeze-thaw, soil-cement, solidification, treatability