ASTM E589-95 PDF
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Full title and description
Designation: ASTM E589-95 — Standard Practice for Conducting a Field Test to Determine the Effectiveness of a Vacuum Assisted Surface Water Removal Method for Concrete Floors (Withdrawn 2012)
Abstract
This withdrawn ASTM standard described a field test procedure for evaluating the effectiveness of vacuum-assisted surface water removal (squeegee/vacuum methods) from freshly placed concrete floors. The method provided a means to assess how well surface water could be removed prior to finishing operations, using simple equipment and observational criteria to judge residual surface moisture and the potential for laitance or finishing problems.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn (withdrawal recorded by ASTM in 2012)
- Publication date: 1995 (designation E589-95); withdrawn 2012
- Publisher: ASTM International
- ICS / categories: 93.030.30 (Concrete and concrete products); Construction materials and methods
- Edition / version: E589-95 (1995)
- Number of pages: Short practice (typically 2–4 pages)
Scope
ASTM E589-95 provided a field practice for determining the effectiveness of vacuum-assisted surface water removal techniques on fresh concrete slabs. It described the test apparatus, procedure, and criteria for judging whether surface water had been adequately removed before finishing operations. The practice was intended for use on horizontal concrete surfaces where surface bleedwater removal may affect the quality of the finished surface.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition and purpose of vacuum-assisted surface water removal tests on fresh concrete.
- Required test equipment and setup (simple vacuum/squeegee apparatus and observation tools).
- Step-by-step field procedure for performing the test and inspecting residual water and surface films.
- Criteria for acceptable removal of surface water and indicators of potential finishing problems such as laitance or surface scaling.
- Limitations and conditions of applicability (weather, bleedwater conditions, timing relative to finishing operations).
Typical use and users
This practice was used by concrete contractors, finishing crews, quality control/assurance personnel, and construction inspectors to evaluate whether vacuum-assisted techniques sufficiently removed bleedwater prior to finishing. It informed decisions on timing for finishing steps and helped reduce surface defects related to excess surface moisture.
Related standards
Related ASTM standards and documents for concrete surface condition, finishing, and testing include various ASTM practices and standards on concrete finishing, surface moisture and curing, as well as standards for determining bleed water and hydration conditions. Users often consult current ASTM standards for finishing and floor tolerances and local codes for procedures that have replaced or superseded this withdrawn practice.
Keywords
ASTM E589-95, vacuum-assisted, surface water removal, bleedwater, concrete finishing, field test, laitance, withdrawn
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM E589-95 was a field practice that provided procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of vacuum-assisted surface water removal methods on fresh concrete floors. It has been withdrawn.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covered test setup, equipment, and step-by-step procedures to determine whether vacuum/squeegee methods adequately remove surface bleedwater before finishing, plus visual criteria to judge residual moisture and likely finishing outcomes.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Concrete contractors, finishing crews, quality control personnel, and construction inspectors used the practice to guide finishing timing and reduce surface defects related to excess surface water.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: It is withdrawn (withdrawal noted by ASTM in 2012). Users should refer to current ASTM practices and local standards on concrete finishing and surface moisture control for up-to-date guidance.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: It was a standalone field practice related to concrete finishing and surface moisture control, and it is commonly considered alongside other ASTM standards covering concrete testing, finishing, and curing.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Vacuum-assisted, surface water removal, bleedwater, concrete finishing, field test, laitance, ASTM E589-95, withdrawn