ASTM C1329/C1329M-16a

Standard Specification for Mortar Cement

ABSTRACT
This specification covers three types of mortar cement for use where mortar for masonry is required. Mortar cements are classified as Type N, S, or M, according to the prescribed physical requirements. Mortar cement shall conform to the prescribed requirements such as fineness, autoclave expansion, time of setting, compressive strength, flexural bond strength, air content of mortar, and water retention. Test specimens shall undergo molding and storage before conducting the procedures in the required test methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers three types of mortar cement for use where mortar for masonry is required.  
1.2 Units—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. Values in SI units shall be obtained by measurement in SI units or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given in Standard IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements made in other units. Values are stated in only SI units when inch-pound units are not used in practice.  
1.3 The text of this standard refers to 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.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to Section 16. 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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2)

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2016
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C01 - Cement
• Drafting Committee: C01.11 - Masonry Cement

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Designation:C1329/C1329M −16a
Standard Specification for
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Mortar Cement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1329/C1329M; 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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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers three types of mortar cement
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
for use where mortar for masonry is required.
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
Specimens)
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
C151 Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother. Cement
Combining values from the two systems may result in non- C183 Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of
Hydraulic Cement
conformance with the standard. Values in SI units shall be
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
obtained by measurement in SI units or by appropriate
Mortar
conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding
C187 Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Nor-
given in Standard IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements made
mal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste
in other units. Values are stated in only SI units when
C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
inch-pound units are not used in practice.
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
1.3 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes
C266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
Paste by Gillmore Needles
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
as requirements of the standard.
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to
45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
Section 16. This standard does not purport to address all of the
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh
C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
Bond Strength
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chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
C1506 Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3. Terminology
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 3.1 Definitions—Termsusedinthisspecificationaredefined
in Terminology C219.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 mortar cement, n—a hydraulic cement, primarily used
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on
in masonry construction, consisting of a mixture of portland or
Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.11 on Masonry
Cement.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published December 2016. Originally
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as C1329/C1329M – 16. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/C1329_C1329M-16A. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01. See the section on Safety Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Precautions in the Manual of Cement Testing. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C1329/C1329M−16a
blended hydraulic cement and plasticizing materials (such as 10. Autoclave Expansion
limestone or hydrated or hydraulic lime), together w
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Designation: C1329/C1329M − 16 C1329/C1329M − 16a
Standard Specification for
1
Mortar Cement
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1329/C1329M; 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 three types of mortar cement for use where mortar for masonry is required.
1.2 Units—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. Values in SI units shall be obtained by measurement in
SI units or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given in Standard IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of
measurements made in other units. Values are stated in only SI units when inch-pound units are not used in practice.
1.3 The text of this standard refers to 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.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to Section 16. 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. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures
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are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure. )
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C151 Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement
C183 Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C187 Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste
C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
C266 Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the 45-μm (No. 325) Sieve
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic
Cements and Concretes
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength
C1506 Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Terms used in this specification are defined in Terminology C219.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.11 on Masonry Cement.
Current edition approved April 1, 2016Dec. 1, 2016. Published April 2016December 2016. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20152016 as
C1329/C1329M – 15.C1329/C1329M – 16. DOI: 10.1520/C1329_C1329M-16.10.1520/C1329_C1329M-16A.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01. See the section on Safety Precautions in the Manual of Cement Testing.
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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
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3.2.1 mortar cement, n—a hydraulic cement, primarily used in masonry construction, consisting of a mixture of portland or
blended hydraulic cement and plasticizing materials (such as limestone or hydrated or hyd
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