ASTM_D_4259_-_88_2012.pdf

Designation:D425988(Reapproved 2012)Standard Practice forAbrading Concrete1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4259;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice includes surface preparation of concrete toprepare the surface prior to the application of coatings.1.2 This practice is intended to alter the surface profile ofthe concrete and to remove foreign materials and weak surfacelaitance.1.3This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific hazardstatements,see Section 5.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D4258 Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for CoatingD4285 Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Com-pressed AirD4541 Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings UsingPortable Adhesion Testers2.2 Other Standard:ACI-308 Guide to Curing Concrete33.Summary of Practice3.1 Thispracticeisintendedtoprovideaclean,contamination-free,and roughened surface.3.2 Acceptable surfaces shall be free of laitance,formrelease agents,curing agents,oil,grease,and other penetratingcontaminants.The surface shall be free of fins,projections andloosely adhering concrete,dirt,and dust particles.3.3 For some applications,a minimum concrete surfacestrength may be required for proper coating performance.3.4 Acceptable methods of preparation include abrasiveblasting(wet or dry),mechanical abrading,water blasting,andother similar procedures that will alter the surface profile of theconcrete.4.Significance and Use4.1 This practice is used to prepare concrete for coatingswhere optimum bond is desired for service conditions such ascontinuous or intermittent immersion,temperature cycling,ormechanical loading.5.Hazards5.1 New concrete shall be cured in accordance with ACI-308.6.Mechanical Abrading Procedure6.1 Suitable SurfacesMechanical abrading is suitable foruse on formed surfaces and floors and for the removal of finsand projections.6.2 Pre-Surface Preparation:6.2.1 Remove grease,oil,and other penetrating contami-nants.(See Practice D4258.)6.2.2 Concrete surfaces may be wet or dry as appropriate tothe type of equipment to be used.6.3 Apparatus:6.3.1 Typical apparatus covered by this method are rotaryimpact,vertical impact,and circular grinding equipment.6.3.2 Use the equipment in accordance with the manufac-turers instructions in an organized manner in order to thor-oughly cover the entire surface to be prepared.6.4 Appearance of Prepared Surface:6.4.1 The intent is to remove sufficient material in order toachieve a sound concrete surface free of laitance,glaze,efflorescence and incompatible concrete curing compounds orform release agents.6.4.2 The surface shall have a roughened,textured appear-ance.Aggregate may be exposed.Aroughness standard may beestablished by mutual agreement.6.4.3 The appearance will vary depending upon the equip-ment used and type of concrete.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D33 on ProtectiveCoating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities and is the directresponsibility of Subcommittee D33.05 on Application and Surface Preparation.Current edition approved May 1,2012.Published May 2012.Originallyapproved in 1983.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D4259 88(2006).DOI:10.1520/D4259-88R12.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American Concrete Institute(ACI),P.O.Box 9094,FarmingtonHills,MI 48333-9094,http:/www.aci-int.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 6.5 Post-Surface Preparation CleaningClean in accor-dance with Practice D4258 to remove loose material.7.Water Blast Cleaning7.1 Suitable SurfacesThis method is suitable for use onformed surfaces and floors.7.2 Pre-Surface Preparation:7.2.1 Remove grease,oil,and other penetrating contami-nants(see Practice D4258).7.2.2 Correct fins and protruding irregularities by mechani-cal means.7.2.3 Concrete surface may be wet or dry.7.3 ApparatusTypical apparatus covered by this method isa piston-type positive displacement pump,high-pressure waterblasting unit.The cleaning medium shall be potable water.7.4 Appearance of Prepared Surface:7.4.1 The prepared surface shall be clean and free of dust,dirt,laitance and efflorescence.7.4.2 The surface shall have a roughened textured appear-ance.A roughness standard may be estab