ASTM C199-84(2005)

Standard Test Method for Pier Test for Refractory Mortars

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is used to estimate the application temperature limits of a refractory mortar and will establish its classification.  
This test method will be regarded as a pass or fail test because the results are based on observations of whether the mortar flowed from the joints as a result of the heat treatment used.  
Results obtained by this test method will not agree with those obtained in service when heating is done from only one side.  
This test method is not applicable for testing nonaqueous mortars.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of refractoriness of all types of refractory mortar by heating a pier of brick laid up with the test mortar to learn whether the prescribed heat treatment causes the mortar to flow out of the joints.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2005
• Technical Committee: C08 - Refractories
• Drafting Committee: C08.01 - Strength

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C199-84(2000) - Standard Test Method for Pier Test for Refractory Mortars
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Replaced By: ASTM C199-84(2011) - Standard Test Method for Pier Test for Refractory Mortars
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2011
• Referred By: ASTM F1097-17(2022) - Standard Specification for Mortar, Refractory (High-Temperature, Air-Setting)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1655-06(2022) - Standard Classification of Fireclay and High-Alumina Mortars
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1283-15(2021) - Standard Practice for Installing Clay Flue Lining
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2005

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C199–84(Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method for
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Pier Test for Refractory Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C199; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 4. Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the determination of refractori- 4.1 Brick—Three 9-in. (228-mm) straight fireclay or high-
ness of all types of refractory mortar by heating a pier of brick alumina brick, conforming to the following respective require-
laid up with the test mortar to learn whether the prescribed heat ments for refractories:
A
treatment causes the mortar to flow out of the joints.
Class of Mortar to be Tested PCE, Not Lower than Cone No.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
High-alumina 36
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Super-duty 33
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conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
High-duty 31 ⁄2
Medium-duty 29
and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
A
See Test Method C24.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 Spacing Rods—Nine joint-thickness spacing rods made
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
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of ⁄32-in. (2-mm) diameter drill rod, cut into 6-in. (152-mm)
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
lengths.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Drying Oven, to accommodate five 9-in. (228-mm)
straight brick standing on end, for use at 220 to 230°F (105 to
2. Referenced Documents
110°C).
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.4 Furnace, capable of heating the test pier uniformly at
C24 Test Method for Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE) of
one of four temperatures, the highest being 3100°F (1705°C).
Fireclay and High Alumina Refractory Materials
C113 Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
5. Sampling
5.1 The sample of mortar evaluated will be a prepared test
3. Significance and Use
sample of about 10 lb (4.5 kg). If a larger quantity is presented,
3.1 This test method is used to estimate the application
ranging in size up to a commercial container, it must be
temperature limits of a refractory mortar and will establish its
reduced in size to about 10 lb (4.5 kg) for evaluation. To do
classification.
this, the contents of the container shall be thoroughly mixed in
3.2 This test method will be regarded as a pass or fail test
the container, or transferred without loss to a clean impervious
because the results are based on observations of whether the
receptacle of larger size and mixed thoroughly to a uniform
mortar flowed from the joints as a result of the heat treatment
consistency.A10 lb (4.5 kg) test sample shall then be taken and
used.
sealed in a metal or glass container.
3.3 Results obtained by this test method will not agree with
those obtained in service when heating is done from only one
6. Test Specimens
side.
6.1 The test mortar shall be of troweling consistency. When
3.4 This test method is not applicable for testing nonaque-
working with wet mortars not at this consistency small
ous mortars.
amounts of water will be added, followed by thorough mixing
until a troweling consistency is achieved. For dry mortars, the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C08 on
mortar shall be thoroughly mixed with water to a troweling
Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.01 on Strength.
consistency, and allowed to stand in a suitable sealed container
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally
for a period of not less than 16 h before preparing the test
approved in 1945. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as C199 – 84 (2000).
DOI: 10.1520/C0199-84R05. specimen.
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7. Procedure
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
7.1 Construction of Pier:
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7.1.1 The pier shall consist of two whole brick and two 7.2.2 Carry out the heat treatment for each of the classes of
half-brick laid flat. The top and bottom brick shall be whole mortar in accordance with all applicable portions of Test
brick, and between these the two half-brick shall be pla
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Designation:C 199–84(Reapproved2000) Designation: C 199 – 84 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method for
1
Pier Test for Refractory Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 199; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of refractoriness of all types of refractory mortar by heating a pier of brick laid
up with the test mortar to learn whether the prescribed heat treatment causes the mortar to flow out of the joints.
1.2
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 24 Test Method for Pyrometric Cone Equivalent (PCE) of Fireclay and High Alumina Refractory Materials
C 113 Test Method for Reheat Change of Refractory Brick
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method is used to estimate the application temperature limits of a refractory mortar and will establish its
classification.
3.2 This test method will be regarded as a pass or fail test because the results are based on observations of whether the mortar
flowed from the joints as a result of the heat treatment used.
3.3 Results obtained by this test method will not agree with those obtained in service when heating is done from only one side.
3.4 This test method is not applicable for testing nonaqueous mortars.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Brick—Three 9-in. (228-mm) straight fireclay or high-alumina brick, conforming to the following respective requirements
for refractories:
A
PCE, Not Lower
Class of Mortar to Bebe Tested
Than Cone No.
High-alumina 36
Super-duty 33
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High-duty 31 ⁄2
A
Medium-duty 29PCE, Not Lower than
Cone No.
High-alumina 36
Super-duty 33
1
High-duty 31 ⁄2
Medium-duty 29
A
A
See Test Method C 24.
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4.2 Spacing Rods—Nine joint-thickness spacing rods made of ⁄32-in. (2-mm) diameter drill rod, cut into 6-in. (152-mm)
lengths.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C-8 on Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.09 on Monolithic Refractories.
Current edition approved Jan. 27, 1984. Published September 1984. Originally published as C199 – 45 T. Last previous edition C199 – 47 (1977).
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C08 on Refractories and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C08.01 on Strength.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2005. Published December 2005. Originally approved in 1945. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as C 199 – 84 (2000).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.01.
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4.3 Drying Oven, to accommodate five 9-in. (228-mm) straight brick standing on end, for use at 220 to 230°F (105 to 110°C).
4.4 Furnace, capable of heating the test pier uniformly at one of four temperatures, the highest being 3100°F (1705°C).
5. Sampling
5.1 The sample of mortar evaluated will be a prepared test sample of about 10 lb (4.5 kg). If a larger quantity is presented,
ranging in size up to a commercial container, it must be reduced in size to about 10 lb (4.5 kg) for evaluation. To do this, the
contents of the container shall be thoroughly mixed in the container, or transferred without loss to a clean impervious receptacle
of larger size and mixed thoroughly to a uniform consistency.A10 lb (4.5 kg) test sample shall then be taken and sealed in a metal
or glass container.
6. Test Specimens
6.1 The test mortar shall be of troweling consistency. When working with wet mortars not at this consistency small amounts
of water will be added, followed by thorough mixing until a troweling consistency is achieved. For dry mortars, the mortar s
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