ASTM C387/C387M-08
(Specification)Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and Concrete
Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and Concrete
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete and mortars. Concrete mixtures covered by this specification includes high-early strength concrete, normal strength concrete, normal weight concrete, high-strength mortar, and mortars for unit masonry. The purchaser shall specify the material desired as concrete, high strength mortar, or mortar for use with unit masonry, and the respective physical requirements. Materials used as ingredients in packaged, dry, combined materials for mortar and concrete shall be composed of aggregates, air-entraining admixtures, blended cement, chemical admixtures, fly ash, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, hydrated lime, latex and powder polymer modifiers, masonry cement, mortar cement, Portland cement, and silica fume. All aggregates shall be dried, without disintegration, to specific moisture content The proportions of cementitious material and aggregate shall be such that the strength requirements will be met. Packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete, high strength mortar and mortar for use with unit masonry shall conform to the respective compressive strength requirements. Scales conforming to the standards will be used for sampling concretes from a single batch using a sufficient quantity. A slump test will be performed to check if additional water is required. In sampling mortar, the contents of an entire package of dry, combined material for mortar for unit masonry or for concrete mortar shall be used. Mortar mixing equipment, which must be provided with a bowl positioning adapter, shall be used to ensure clearance for the largest size aggregate in the mix being tested. The specification includes the following testing methods for mortar: compressive strength, density and yield, air content, and water retention.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete and mortars. The types of concrete and mortar covered are described in the following paragraphs in this section. Some of the mixtures covered by this specification may not be available in some areas.
1.1.1 High-Early Strength Concrete—For concrete building and repair jobs requiring a more rapid strength development such as required for the earlier removal of forms.
1.1.2 Normal Strength Concrete:
1.1.2.1 Normal Weight Concrete—For general concrete building and repair jobs where thicknesses exceed 50 mm [2 in.]. Typical uses include building or repairing sidewalks, patios, steps, footings, and for setting posts.
1.1.2.2 Lightweight Concrete Using Normal Weight Sand—For concrete building and repair jobs where lower concrete weights are desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 15 to 25 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
1.1.2.3 Lightweight Concrete—For concrete building and repair jobs where the lightest concrete weight is desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 25 to 35 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
1.1.3 High-Strength Mortar—For general concrete work requiring thicknesses of less than 50 mm [2 in.] or where a high-strength grout mixture is required. Typical uses include topping, patching, and stuccoing. Often referred to as sand mix.
1.1.4 Mortars for Unit Masonry—For laying brick, block, and stone, and for masonry repairs. The following three types of masonry mortar are covered:
1.1.4.1 Type N—For general masonry work requiring normal mortar properties.
1.1.4.2 Type S—For use where a higher strength masonry mortar is required.
1.1.4.3 Type M—For use where the highest strength masonry mortar is required.
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 may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other...
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Designation: C 387/C 387M – 08
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and
1
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 387/C 387M; 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* 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
1.1 This specification covers the production, properties,
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
for concrete and mortars. The types of concrete and mortar
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
covered are described in the following paragraphs in this
with the standard.
section. Some of the mixtures covered by this specification
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
may not be available in some areas.
testmethodportionofthisspecification.Thisstandarddoesnot
1.1.1 High-Early Strength Concrete—For concrete building
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
and repair jobs requiring a more rapid strength development
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
such as required for the earlier removal of forms.
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
1.1.2 Normal Strength Concrete:
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to
1.1.2.1 Normal Weight Concrete—For general concrete
use.
building and repair jobs where thicknesses exceed 50 mm [2
in.]. Typical uses include building or repairing sidewalks,
2. Referenced Documents
patios, steps, footings, and for setting posts.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1.2.2 Lightweight Concrete Using Normal Weight Sand—
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
For concrete building and repair jobs where lower concrete
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cy-
weights are desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete
lindrical Concrete Specimens
which is about 15 to 25 % lighter in weight than normal weight
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
concrete.
C 109/C 109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
1.1.2.3 Lightweight Concrete—For concrete building and
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
repair jobs where the lightest concrete weight is desirable.
Specimens)
These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 25 to
C 138/C 138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight),
35 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
1.1.3 High-Strength Mortar—For general concrete work
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-
requiring thicknesses of less than 50 mm [2 in.] or where a
Cement Concrete
high-strength grout mixture is required. Typical uses include
C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
topping,patching,andstuccoing.Oftenreferredtoassand mix.
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
1.1.4 Mortars for Unit Masonry—For laying brick, block,
C 173/C 173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly
and stone, and for masonry repairs. The following three types
Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
of masonry mortar are covered:
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
1.1.4.1 Type N—For general masonry work requiring nor-
Mortar
mal mortar properties.
C 192/C 192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
1.1.4.2 Type S—For use where a higher strength masonry
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
mortar is required.
C 207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
1.1.4.3 Type M—For use where the highest strength ma-
poses
sonry mortar is required.
C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
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Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
C09.43 on Packaged Dry Combined Materials. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C 387/C 387M – 06a. the ASTM website.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C 387/C 387M–06a Designation: C 387/C 387M – 08
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and
1
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 387/C 387M; 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 the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for
concrete and mortars. The types of concrete and mortar covered are described in the following paragraphs in this section. Some
of the mixtures covered by this specification may not be available in some areas.
1.1.1 High-Early Strength Concrete—For concrete building and repair jobs requiring a more rapid strength development such
as required for the earlier removal of forms.
1.1.2 Normal Strength Concrete:
1.1.2.1 Normal Weight Concrete—For general concrete building and repair jobs where thicknesses exceed 50 mm [2 in.].
Typical uses include building or repairing sidewalks, patios, steps, footings, and for setting posts.
1.1.2.2 Lightweight Concrete Using Normal Weight Sand—For concrete building and repair jobs where lower concrete weights
are desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 15 to 25 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
1.1.2.3 Lightweight Concrete—For concrete building and repair jobs where the lightest concrete weight is desirable. These
mixtures will produce concrete which is about 25 to 35 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
1.1.3 High-Strength Mortar—For general concrete work requiring thicknesses of less than 50 mm [2 in.] or where a
high-strength grout mixture is required. Typical uses include topping, patching, and stuccoing. Often referred to as sand mix.
1.1.4 Mortars for Unit Masonry—For laying brick, block, and stone, and for masonry repairs. The following three types of
masonry mortar are covered:
1.1.4.1 Type N—For general masonry work requiring normal mortar properties.
1.1.4.2 Type S—For use where a higher strength masonry mortar is required.
1.1.4.3 Type M—For use where the highest strength masonry mortar is required.
1.2The1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units shall are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
stated in each system aremay 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.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C 109/C 109M TestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)
C 138/C 138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 173/C 173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.43 on
Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
Current edition approved JulyDec. 1, 2006.2008. Published August 2006.January 2009. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
C 387/C 387M – 06a.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C 387/C 387M–06a Designation: C 387/C 387M – 08
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Mortar and
1
Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 387/C 387M; 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 the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for
concrete and mortars. The types of concrete and mortar covered are described in the following paragraphs in this section. Some
of the mixtures covered by this specification may not be available in some areas.
1.1.1 High-Early Strength Concrete—For concrete building and repair jobs requiring a more rapid strength development such
as required for the earlier removal of forms.
1.1.2 Normal Strength Concrete:
1.1.2.1 Normal Weight Concrete—For general concrete building and repair jobs where thicknesses exceed 50 mm [2 in.].
Typical uses include building or repairing sidewalks, patios, steps, footings, and for setting posts.
1.1.2.2 Lightweight Concrete Using Normal Weight Sand—For concrete building and repair jobs where lower concrete weights
are desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 15 to 25 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
1.1.2.3 Lightweight Concrete—For concrete building and repair jobs where the lightest concrete weight is desirable. These
mixtures will produce concrete which is about 25 to 35 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.
1.1.3 High-Strength Mortar—For general concrete work requiring thicknesses of less than 50 mm [2 in.] or where a
high-strength grout mixture is required. Typical uses include topping, patching, and stuccoing. Often referred to as sand mix.
1.1.4 Mortars for Unit Masonry—For laying brick, block, and stone, and for masonry repairs. The following three types of
masonry mortar are covered:
1.1.4.1 Type N—For general masonry work requiring normal mortar properties.
1.1.4.2 Type S—For use where a higher strength masonry mortar is required.
1.1.4.3 Type M—For use where the highest strength masonry mortar is required.
1.2The1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units shall are to be regarded separately as standard. The values
stated in each system aremay 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.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C 109/C 109M TestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)
C 138/C 138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 173/C 173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.43 on
Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
Current edition approved JulyDec. 1, 2006.2008. Published August 2006.January 2009. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as
C 387/C 387M – 06a.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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