ASTM C270-03a

Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers mortars for use in the construction of non-reinforced and reinforced unit masonry structures. Four types of mortar are covered in each of two alternative specifications: (1) proportion specifications and (2) property specifications.
1.2 The proportion or property specifications shall govern as specified.
Note 1—When the property specification is used to qualify masonry mortars, the testing laboratory performing the test metnods should be accredited in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.3 When neither proportion or property specifications are specified, the proportion specifications shall govern, unless data are presented to and accepted by the specifier to show that mortar meets the requirements of the property specifications.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section of this specification: 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: 09-Jan-2003
• 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 C270-03 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM C270-03b - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C51-21 - Standard Terminology Relating to Lime and Limestone (as Used by the Industry)
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1314-23a - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1324-20a - Standard Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1400-11(2017) - Standard Guide for Reduction of Efflorescence Potential in New Masonry Walls
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1586-20 - Standard Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C780-23 - Standard Test Methods for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM D7147-21 - Standard Specification for Testing and Establishing Allowable Loads of Joist Hangers
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1072-22 - Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1713-23 - Standard Specification for Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E754-80(2022) - Standard Test Method for Pullout Resistance of Ties and Anchors Embedded in Masonry Mortar Joints
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1283-15(2021) - Standard Practice for Installing Clay Flue Lining
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM E2266-22 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C901-18 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 10-Jan-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 270 – 03a
Standard Specification for
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Mortar for Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 270; 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 (e) 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* C 188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
C 207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
1.1 This specification covers mortars for use in the construc-
poses
tion of non-reinforced and reinforced unit masonry structures.
C 305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
Four types of mortar are covered in each of two alternative
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
specifications: (1) proportion specifications and (2) property
C 511 Specification for Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and
specifications.
Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic
1.2 The proportion or property specifications shall govern as
Cements and Concretes
specified.
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
1.3 When neither proportion or property specifications are
C 780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
specified, the proportion specifications shall govern, unless
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
data are presented to and accepted by the specifier to show that
Masonry
mortar meets the requirements of the property specifications.
C 979 Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
Concrete
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
C 1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
C 1324 Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hard-
as requirements of the standard.
ened Masonry Mortar
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
C 1329 Specification for Mortar Cement
test methods section of this specification: This standard does
C 1506 Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
E 514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Through Masonry
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
E 518 Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
to use.
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2.2 Masonry Industry Council:
2. Referenced Documents Hot and Cold Weather Masonry Construction Manual, Janu-
ary 1999
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 5 Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes
3. Specification Limitations
C 91 Specification for Masonry Cement
3.1 Specification C 270 is not a specification to determine
C 109 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic
mortar strengths through field testing.
Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Speci-
3.2 Laboratory testing of mortar to ensure compliance with
mens)
the property specification requirements of this specification
C 110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime,
shall be performed in accordance with 5.3. The property
Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
specification of this standard applies to mortar mixed to a
C 128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
specific flow in the laboratory.
Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregates
3.3 The compressive strength values resulting from field
C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
tested mortars do not represent the compressive strength of
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
mortar as tested in the laboratory nor that of the mortar in the
wall. Physical properties of field sampled mortar shall not be
used to determine compliance to this specification and are not
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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-
mittee C12.03 on Specifications for Mortars.
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Current edition approved June 2003. Published November 2003. Originally Available from the Mason Contractors Association of America, 1910 South
approved in 1951. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 270–03. Highland Avenue, Suite 101, Lombard, IL 60148.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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