1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for the sampling and testing of mortars for composition and for their plastic and hardened properties, either before or during their actual use in construction.

Note 1Guide C 1586 provides guidance on evaluating mortar and clarifies the purpose of both this test method and Specification C 270 .

Note 2The testing agency performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093 .

1.2 Preconstruction Evaluation This test method permits comparisons of mortars made from different materials under simulated field conditions. It is also used to establish baseline values for comparative evaluation of field mortars.

1.3 Construction Evaluation Use of this method in the field provides a means for quality assurance of field-mixed mortar. It includes methods for verifying the mortar mix proportions, comparing test results for field mortars to preconstruction testing, and determining batch-to-batch uniformity of the mortar.

1.4 The test results obtained under this test method are not required to meet the minimum compressive values in accordance with the property specifications in Specification C 270 .

1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.6 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 limitations prior to use. For specific hazards statements, see Section 8.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)

C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate

C173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

C187 Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste

C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

C470/C470M Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete Test Cylinders Vertically

C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes

C617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry

C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry

C1231 Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Concrete Cylinders

C1586 Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars

E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

Keywords

aggregate ratio; air content; compressive strength; concrete penetrometer; cone penetrometer; consistency; consistency retention; mortar;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

DOI: 10.1520/C0780-08A

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