ASTM C1180-10
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
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1.1 This terminology covers terms, definitions of terms, descriptions of terms, nomenclature, and explanations of abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols specifically associated with standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry.
1.2 The definitions and descriptions of terms in this terminology pertain to Test Methods C780, C1019, C1148, C1324, and C1403; Specifications C144, C270, C404, C476, C887, C1142, and C1384; Practice C946; and Guide C1586.
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Designation: C1180 − 10
Standard Terminology of
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Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1180; 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* C1403 Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Ma-
sonry Mortars
1.1 This terminology covers terms, definitions of terms,
C1586 Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
descriptions of terms, nomenclature, and explanations of
abbreviations, acronyms, and symbols specifically associated
3. Terminology
with standards under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C12
on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry.
3.1 The definitions in this terminology are specific to mortar
and grout. For terminology specific to (1) clay masonry units;
1.2 The definitions and descriptions of terms in this termi-
(2) concrete masonry units; (3) autoclaved aerated concrete
nology pertain to Test Methods C780, C1019, C1148, C1324,
masonry units; (4) roofing tile units; and (5) masonry, see
and C1403; Specifications C144, C270, C404, C476, C887,
Terminology C1232.
C1142, and C1384; Practice C946; and Guide C1586.
3.2 Definitions:
2. Referenced Documents
admixture, n—substance other than the Specification C270
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prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementitious
2.1 ASTM Standards:
materials that is added to a masonry mortar as an ingredient
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
to improve one or more chemical or physical properties of
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
the conventional masonry mortar.
C404 Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
C476 Specification for Grout for Masonry
aggregates, n—a granular mineral material such as natural
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
sand, manufactured sand, gravel, crushed stone, and air
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
cooled blast furnace slag.
Masonry
C887 Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials
cementitious material, n—Committee C12 standards for mor-
for Surface Bonding Mortar
tar and grout consider the following as cementitious mate-
C946 Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-
rials: Hydraulic cements, pozzolans, hydrated lime, lime
Bonded Walls
putty, and ground granulated blast furnance slag.
C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
DISCUSSION—Hydraulic cements (such as portland cement, blended
C1142 Specification for Extended Life Mortar for Unit
cement, masonry cement, and mortar cement) react with water to
Masonry harden and will do so under water. Pozzolans (such as coal fly ash, raw,
or calcined natural pozzolans) react with lime in the presence of
C1148 Test Method for Measuring the Drying Shrinkage of
moisture. Hydrated lime and lime putty react with carbon dioxide from
Masonry Mortar
the air. Ground granulated blast furnance slag, blended cements, and
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
some pozzolans may exhibit both hydraulic and pozzolanic properties.
C1324 Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hard-
ened Masonry Mortar compressive strength, n—the maximum compressive load
C1384 Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars whichaspecimenwillsupportdividedbythecross-sectional
area of the specimen.
durability, n—the ability of a material to resist weathering
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC12onMortars
action, chemical attack, abrasion, and other conditions of
and Grouts for Unit Masonryand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
service.
C12.08 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally
flow, n—a laboratory measured mortar property that indicates
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C1180 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/C1180-10.
the percent increase in diameter of the base of the truncated
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cone of mortar when it is placed on a flow table, and
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
mechanically raised and dropped specified times under
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. specified conditions.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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gradation, n—the particle size distribution of aggregate as ered to a construction site shall be usable for a period in
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determined by separation with standard screens. Gradation excess of 2 ⁄2 h.
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Designation:C1180–07 Designation:C1180–10
Standard Terminology of
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Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1180; 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*
1.1 This terminology covers terms, definitions of terms, descriptions of terms, nomenclature, and explanations of abbreviations,
acronyms, and symbols specifically associated with standards under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and
Grouts for Unit Masonry.
1.2The1.2 The definitions and descriptions of terms in this terminology pertain to Test Methods C780, C952, C1019, C1148,
C1324, and C1403; Specifications C144, C270, C404, C476, C887, C1142, and C1384; Practice C946; and Guide C1586.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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C43Terminology of Structural Clay Products ASTM Standards:
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C404 Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
C476 Specification for Grout for Masonry
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
C887 Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar C952Test Method for Bond Strength
of Mortar to Masonry Units
C946 Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls
C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
C1142 Specification for Extended Life Mortar for Unit Masonry
C1148 Test Method for Measuring the Drying Shrinkage of Masonry Mortar C1209Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units
and Related Units
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1324 Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar
C1384 Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
C1403 Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
C1586 Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
3. Terminology
3.1 The definitions in this terminology are specific to mortar and grout. For terminology specific to (1) structural clay products,
see Terminology C43; () clay masonry units; (2) concrete masonry units, see Terminology C1209; () concrete masonry units; (3)
autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units; (4) roofing tile units; and (5) masonry, see Terminology C1232.
3.2 Definitions:
admixture, n—substance other than the Specification C270 prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementitious materials
that is added to a masonry mortar as an ingredient to improve one or more chemical or physical properties of the conventional
masonry mortar.
aggregates, n—a granular mineral material such as natural sand, manufactured sand, gravel, crushed stone, and air cooled blast
furnace slag.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.08
on Terminology.
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Current edition approved July 15, 2007. Published August 2007. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C1180–03a . DOI:
10.1520/C1180-07.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C1180 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/C1180-10.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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cementitious material, n—Committee C12 standards for mortar and grout consider the following as cementitious materials:
Hydraulic cements, pozzolans, hydrated lime, lime putty, and ground granulated blast furnance slag.
DISCUSSION—Hydraulic cements (such as portland cement, blended cement, masonry cement, and mortar cement) react with water to harden and will
do so under water. Pozzolans (such as coal fly ash, raw, or calcined natural pozzolans) react with lime in the presence of moisture. Hydrated lime and
lime putty react with carbon dioxide from the air. Ground granulated blast furnance slag, blended cements, and some pozzolans may exhibit bo
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