ASTM C1714/C1714M-19

Standard Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers masonry mortars whose materials and design requirements are governed by Specification C270 but are preblended dry in a factory instead of produced from individual raw materials delivered to the job-site.  
1.2 The field-sampling, testing, directly comparable test results, packaging, and the traceability of ingredients of preblended dry mortar mix differ from job site mixed mortars and this standard specifically addresses these issues. The tight control of ingredient ratios possible with preblended dry mortar is also covered.  
1.3 The text of this specification refers to notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered the requirements of the standard.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 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, health, and environmental 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.)  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Jan-2019
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C12 - Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
• Drafting Committee: C12.03 - Specifications for Mortars

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1714/C1714M-16 - Standard Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Referred By: ASTM C946-23 - Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Referred By: ASTM C1780-23a - Standard Practice for Installation Methods for Cement-based Adhered Masonry Veneer
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Referred By: ASTM C1732-19 - Standard Practice for Installation of Concrete Floor Tiles
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019
• Referred By: ASTM C387/C387M-23 - Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High Strength Mortar
• Effective Date: 15-Jan-2019

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1714/C1714M −19
Standard Specification for
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Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1714/C1714M; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers masonry mortars whose mate-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
rials and design requirements are governed by Specification
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C270 but are preblended dry in a factory instead of produced
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
from individual raw materials delivered to the job-site.
for Concrete
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
1.2 The field-sampling, testing, directly comparable test
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
results, packaging, and the traceability of ingredients of pre-
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
blended dry mortar mix differ from job site mixed mortars and
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
this standard specifically addresses these issues. The tight
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
controlofingredientratiospossiblewithpreblendeddrymortar
Masonry
is also covered.
C979/C979M Specification for Pigments for Integrally Col-
1.3 The text of this specification refers to notes and
ored Concrete
footnotes,whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesand
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
C1384 Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
considered the requirements of the standard.
C1403 Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Ma-
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
sonry Mortars
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
C1586 Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3. Terminology
with the standard.
3.1 For definition of terms used in this specification, refer to
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Terminology C1180.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 3.2.1 preblendeddrymortarmix,n—amixofdryaggregate;
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
portland cement and hydrated lime, blended hydraulic cement,
(Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic
masonrycement,hydrauliccement,ormortarcement;andmay
and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon
contain additives used to enhance one or more properties such
prolonged exposure.)
as setting time, workability, water retention, bond and durabil-
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
ityorcolorpigment;andarethoroughlyblendedtogetheratthe
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- factory without the addition of water.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.2.2 additive, n—a dry mortar material other than the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Specification C270 prescribed materials of aggregate and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
cementitious materials that is added to a dry mortar mix at the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
batch plant to modify one or more properties of the conven-
tional masonry mortar.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
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mittee C12.03 on Specifications for Mortars. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2019. Published January 2019. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C1714/C1714M – 16. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/C1714_C1714M-19. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Classification 7.6 All of the dry mortar mix ingredients
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Designation: C1714/C1714M − 16 C1714/C1714M − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1714/C1714M; 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 specification covers masonry mortars whose materials and design requirements are governed by Specification C270 but
are preblended dry in a factory instead of produced from individual raw materials delivered to the job-site.
1.2 The field-sampling, testing, directly comparable test results, packaging, and the traceability of ingredients of preblended dry
mortar mix differ from job site mixed mortars and this standard specifically addresses these issues. The tight control of ingredient
ratios possible with preblended dry mortar is also covered.
1.3 The text of this specification refers to notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered the requirements of the standard.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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.)
1.6 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:
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
C979/C979M Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C1384 Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
C1403 Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C1586 Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
3. Terminology
3.1 For definition of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology C1180.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.03
on Specifications for Mortars.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2016Jan. 15, 2019. Published January 2017January 2019. Originally approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 20132016
as C1714/C1714M – 13a.C1714/C1714M – 16. DOI: 10.1520/C1714_C1714M-16.10.1520/C1714_C1714M-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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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3.2.1 preblended dry mortar mix, n—a mix of dry aggregate; portland cement and hydrated lime, blended hydraulic cement,
masonry cement, hydraulic cement, or mortar cement; and may contain additives used to enhance one or more properties such as
setting time, workability, water retention, bond and durability or color pigmen
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