ASTM C1324-02

Standard Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for petrographic examination and chemical analysis of samples of masonry mortars. Based upon such examination and analysis, proportions of components in masonry mortars can be determined.
Note 1—Some historic mortars may contain non-resolvable constituents that may interfere. However, significant information may be obtained by petrographic examinations.
1.2 Interpretations and calculations of chemical results are dependent upon results of the petrographic examination. The use of the chemical results alone is contrary to the requirements of this test method.
1.3 Procedures for sampling, petrographic examination, chemical analysis, and calculations of component proportions are given in the following sections:SectionSampling7Petrographic examination8Chemical analysis9Mortar proportion calculations10Report11
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2002
• ICS: 71.040.40 - Chemical analysis
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C12 - Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
• Drafting Committee: C12.02 - Research and Methods of Test

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1324-96 - Standard Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM C1324-02a - Standard Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C270-19ae1 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM E2260-21a - Standard Guide for Repointing (Tuckpointing) Historic Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C780-23 - Standard Test Methods for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1722-23 - Standard Guide for Repair and Restoration of Dimension Stone
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM C1180-22 - Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1324 – 02
Standard Test Method for
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Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1324; 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.
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1. Scope C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
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C 270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
1.1 This test method covers procedures for petrographic
C 295 Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates
examination and chemical analysis of samples of masonry
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for Concrete
mortars. Based upon such examination and analysis, propor-
C 457 Test Method for Microscopical Determination of
tions of components in masonry mortars can be determined.
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Parameters of the Air-Void System in Hardened Concrete
NOTE 1—Some historic mortars may contain non-resolvable constitu-
C 823 Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened
ents that may interfere. However, significant information may be obtained
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Concrete in Constructions
by petrographic examinations.
C 856 Practice for Petrographic Examination of Hardened
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1.2 Interpretations and calculations of chemical results are
Concrete
dependent upon results of the petrographic examination. The
C 1084 Test Method for Portland-Cement Content of Hard-
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use of the chemical results alone is contrary to the requirements
ened Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
of this test method. 5
D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
1.3 Procedures for sampling, petrographic examination,
chemical analysis, and calculations of component proportions 3. Terminology
are given in the following sections:
3.1 Terms used in this test method are defined in Terminol-
Section
ogy C 125 or the other referenced ASTM standards.
Sampling 7
Petrographic examination 8
4. Significance and Use
Chemical analysis 9
Mortar proportion calculations 10
4.1 This test method provides procedures for petrographic
Report 11
examination and chemical analysis of mortar for components
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the of masonry mortar. These components may include portland
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information cement, hydrated calcitic or dolomitic lime, masonry cement,
only. aggregates, and air.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the 4.2 The test method consists of procedures and sub-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the procedures, each requiring a substantial degree of petrographic
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- and chemical skills and relatively elaborate instrumentation.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.3 The chemical data considered together with results of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. petrographic examination of a mortar provide for calculation of
component proportions and thus allow a determination of
2. Referenced Documents
mortar composition as represented by Types M, N, S, and O in
2.1 ASTM Standards: Table 1 (Proportion Specification Requirements) of Specifica-
C 114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic tion C 270.
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Cement 4.4 Failure of a mortar to have the composition of any type
C 125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete
as defined in Table 1 of Specification C 270 does not neces-
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Aggregates sarily mean that the mortar does not meet the requirements of
Specification C 270. The mortar may meet the alternative
requirements of Table 2 (Property Specification Requirements)
of Specification C 270.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars
4.5 The maleic acid method of analysis is not applicable for
for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.02 on
the analysis of mortar because it is greatly influenced by
Research and Methods of Test.
Current edition approved August 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally
published as C 1324 – 96. Last previous edition C 1324 – 96.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01.
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C1324–02
carbonation and does not provide for the determination of 7. Sampling
calcium.
7.1 The mortar sample should include intact pieces for
petrographic analy
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