ASTM C1708/C1708M-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
Standard Test Methods for Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The test methods in this standard are used to evaluate freshly mixed properties such as the initial flow, flow retention, and healing time as well as hardened properties such as compressive strength, setting time, and flexural strength, of self-leveling mortars.
4.2 Tests are conducted under standardized conditions for comparative purposes and results are not intended to be representative of performance under field conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods are appropriate to evaluate the performance of self-leveling mortars containing hydraulic cements that are used to improve the levelness, smoothness, and flatness of existing floors. These materials may be used as an underlayment to receive floor finishes, or as an overlayment to serve as the wear surface. The self-leveling mortars covered by these test methods consist of proprietary blends of hydraulic cements, along with fine aggregate, polymers, fillers, and other additives.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)2
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1708/C1708M − 19
Standard Test Methods for
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Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1708/C1708M; 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* C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube
1.1 These test methods are appropriate to evaluate the
Specimens)
performance of self-leveling mortars containing hydraulic
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
cements that are used to improve the levelness, smoothness,
gregates
and flatness of existing floors. These materials may be used as
C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened
an underlayment to receive floor finishes, or as an overlayment
Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
to serve as the wear surface. The self-leveling mortars covered
C191 Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement
by these test methods consist of proprietary blends of hydraulic
by Vicat Needle
cements, along with fine aggregate, polymers, fillers, and other
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
additives.
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
C348 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Cement Mortars
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
C490/C490M Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Deter-
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
mination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste,
used independently of the other, and values from the two
Mortar, and Concrete
systems shall not be combined.
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh C778 Specification for Standard Sand
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause C928/C928M Specification for Packaged, Dry, Rapid-
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chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
Hardening Cementitious Materials for Concrete Repairs
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- C1005 Specification for Reference Masses and Devices for
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Determining Mass and Volume for Use in Physical Testing
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the of Hydraulic Cements
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C1107/C1107M Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Cement Grout (Nonshrink)
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1803 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces
Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
2. Referenced Documents
D1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup
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D5125 Test Method for Viscosity of Paints and Related
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Materials by ISO Flow Cups
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.43 on Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
3. Terminology
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally
approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C1708/C1708M–16.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in these test
DOI: 10.1520/C1708_C1708M-19.
methods, refer to Terminology C125.
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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3.2.1 flow, n—of self-leveling mortars, the ability of a
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
freshly-mixed, self-leveling mortar to spread under its own
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Designation: C1708/C1708M − 16 C1708/C1708M − 19
Standard Test Methods for
1
Self-leveling Mortars Containing Hydraulic Cements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1708/C1708M; 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 These test methods are appropriate to evaluate the performance of self-leveling mortars containing hydraulic cements that
are used to improve the levelness, smoothness, and flatness of existing floors. These materials may be used as an underlayment
to receive floor finishes, or as an overlayment to serve as the wear surface. The self-leveling mortars covered by these test methods
consist of proprietary blends of hydraulic cements, along with fine aggregate, polymers, fillers, and other additives.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated
in each system mayare not benecessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall
be used independently of the other. Combiningother, and values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the
standard. Some values have only SI units because the inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice.shall not be combined.
1.3 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.(Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and
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tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete
C191 Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C348 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars
C490C490/C490M Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Determination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar,
and Concrete
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic
Cements and Concretes
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
C928/C928M Specification for Packaged, Dry, Rapid-Hardening Cementitious Materials for Concrete Repairs
C1005 Specification for Reference Masses and Devices for Determining Mass and Volume for Use in the Physical Testing of
Hydraulic Cements
C1107/C1107M Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)
C1803 Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.43
on Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2016Oct. 15, 2019. Published January 2017December 2019. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 20152016
as C1708/C1708M – 15.C1708/C1708M–16. DOI: 10.1520/C1708_C1708M-16.10.1520/C1708_C1708M-19.
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Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
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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