ASTM C404-11(2017)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
Standard Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
ABSTRACT
This specification covers aggregates used for masonry grout. Aggregates should consist of either natural or manufactured sand, used alone or in combination with course aggregates. The course aggregates should be made up of crushed stone, gravel, or processed air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag with suitable particle shapes. Both fine and course aggregates should meet the particle size requirements, contain the right amount of deleterious substances and pass the soundness tests. Fine aggregates should be free from injurious amounts of organic impurities.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in grout for masonry.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8 of the standard. 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.
1.4 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.
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Designation:C404 −11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Aggregates for Masonry Grout
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C404; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope C127 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in grout for
C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity)
masonry.
and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
Aggregates
only.
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Aggregates
test methods portion, Section 8 of the standard. This standard
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, C476 Specification for Grout for Masonry
associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuserofthis
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environ-
mental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory 3. General Characteristics
limitations prior to use.
3.1 Aggregates shall consist of natural sand or manufac-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
tured sand, used alone or in combination with coarse aggregate
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
as described in this specification. Manufactured sand is the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
blast-furnace slag. Coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag processed to
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
assure suitable gradation.
NOTE 1—Care should be taken to ensure a suitable particle shape, since
2. Referenced Documents
excessivequantitiesofflatandelongatedparticleshavehistoricallycaused
2.1 ASTM Standards:
problems with workability.
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates
4. Grading
for Concrete
4.1 Grading shall conform to the requirements in Table 1 or
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine
shall comply with the requirements of 4.2.
Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
NOTE 2—Size No. 1 is that specified for concrete sand in Specification
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
C33; Size No. 2 is that specified for masonry mortar in Specification
Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C144; and Sizes 8 and 89 are standard sizes as given in Specification C33.
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
4.2 Aggregates of gradations other than those covered by
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
Table 1 are permitted if all of the requirements of 4.2.1, 4.2.2,
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
and 4.2.3 are met.
4.2.1 One hundred percent of the fine aggregate shall pass
1 3
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
the 9.5–mm( ⁄8-in.) sieve and no more than 5 % natural sand or
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
10 % for manufactured sand shall pass the 75- mm (No. 200)
mittee C12.04 on Specifications for Aggregates for Mortars.
sieve.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2017. Published January 2018. Originally
4.2.2 Onehundredpercentofthecoarseaggregateshallpass
approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C404–11. DOI:
10.1520/C0404-11R17.
the 12.5-mm ( ⁄2-in.) sieve and no more than 5 % shall pass the
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600-µm (No. 30) sieve.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2.3 The compressive strength of grout shall be specified
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. and meet the requirements of Specification C476.
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Designation: C404 − 11 C404 − 11 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Aggregates for Masonry Grout
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C404; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in grout for masonry.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8 of the standard. 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.
1.4 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
C127 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C476 Specification for Grout for Masonry
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
3. General Characteristics
3.1 Aggregates shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand, used alone or in combination with coarse aggregate as
described in this specification. Manufactured sand is the product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace
slag. Coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag processed to assure suitable
gradation.
NOTE 1—Care should be taken to ensure a suitable particle shape, since excessive quantities of flat and elongated particles have historically caused
problems with workability.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.04
on Specifications for Aggregates for Mortars.
Current edition approved July 1, 2011Dec. 15, 2017. Published July 2011January 2018. Originally approved in 1957. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
C404–07.–11. DOI: 10.1520/C0404-11.10.1520/C0404-11R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
C404 − 11 (2017)
4. Grading
4.1 Grading shall conform to the requirements in Table 1 or shall comply with the requirements of 4.2.
NOTE 2—Size No. 1 is that specified for concrete sand in Specification C33; Size No. 2 is that specified for masonry mortar in Specification C144;
and Sizes 8 and 89 are standard sizes as given in Specification C33.
4.2 Aggregates of gradations other than those covered by Table 1 are permitted if all of the requirements of 4.2.1, 4.2.2, and
4.2.3 are met.
4.2.1 One hundred percent of the fine aggregate shall pass the 9.5–mm( ⁄8-in.) sieve and no more than 5 % natural sand or 10 %
for manufactured sand shall pass the 75- mm (No. 200) sieve.
4.2.2 One hundred percent of the coars
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