ASTM C579-01
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings and Polymer Concretes
Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings and Polymer Concretes
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1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the compressive strength of chemical-resistant mortars, grouts, monolithic surfacings, and polymer concretes. These materials may be based on resin, silicate, silica, or sulfur binders.
1.2 Method A outlines the testing procedure generally used for systems containing aggregate less than 0.0625 in. (1.6 mm) in size. Method B covers the testing procedure generally used for systems containing aggregate from 0.0625 to 0.4 in. (1.6 to 10 mm) in size. Method C is used for systems containing aggregate larger than 0.4 in. (1.6 mm).
1.3 these test methods provide two different methods for controlling the testing rate.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address 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.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Within this text, the SI units shown in parentheses are provided for information only.
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Designation:C579–01
Standard Test Methods for
Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars,
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Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C579; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber 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 4. Significance and Use
1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the 4.1 These test methods offer a means of determining the
compressive strength of chemical-resistant mortars, grouts, compressive strength of chemical-resistant mortars, grouts,
monolithic surfacings, and polymer concretes. These materials monolithic surfacings, and polymer concretes.
may be based on resin, silicate, silica, or sulfur binders.
5. Apparatus
1.2 Test Method A outlines the testing procedure generally
5.1 Equipment, capable of weighing materials or specimens
used for systems containing aggregate less than 0.0625 in. (1.6
mm) in size. Test Method B covers the testing procedure to 60.3% accuracy.
5.2 Specimen Molds:
generally used for systems containing aggregate from 0.0625
to 0.4 in. (1.6 to 10 mm) in size. Test Method C is used for 5.2.1 Test Method A—Thesemoldsshallberightcylinder1
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6 ⁄32 in. (25 6 0.8 mm) in diameter by 1 6 ⁄32 in. high. The
systems containing aggregate larger than 0.4 in.
1.3 These test methods provide two different methods for molds may be constructed in any manner that will allow
formation of a test specimen of the desired size.Typical molds
controlling the testing rate.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the consist of a 1-in. thick, flat plastic sheet in which 1-in.
diameter, smooth-sided holes have been cut, and to the bottom
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
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responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- of which a ⁄4-in. (6-mm) thick, flat plastic sheet (without
matching holes) is attached by means of screws or bolts.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Alternately, the molds may consist of sections of round plastic
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded tubing or pipe, 1-in. inside diameter and 1 in. long, having
sufficient wall thickness to be rigid and retain dimensional
as standard.Within this text, the SI units shown in parentheses
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are provided for information only. stability during the molding operation, and a ⁄4-in. thick, flat
plastic sheet on which one open end of each section can be
2. Referenced Documents
rested.Withthelatterstyleofmold,thetubingsegmentmaybe
2.1 ASTM Standards: sealedwithamaterial,suchascaulkingcompoundorstopcock
C470 Specification for Molds for Forming Concrete Test grease. For most types of specimens it is satisfactory to simply
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Cylinders Vertically seal one end of the tubing segment with masking tape.
C904 Terminology Relating to Chemical-Resistant Non-
NOTE 1—For use with sulfur mortars an additional piece of flat plastic
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metallic Materials
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sheet at least ⁄8 in. (3 mm) thick containing a ⁄4-in. (6-mm) hole and a
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E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
section of plastic tubing or pipe 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter by 1 in. high
are required. They are used to form a pouring gate and reservoir in the
3. Terminology
preparation of sulfur mortar specimens.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in these test
5.2.2 Test Method B— Molds for the 2 in. (50 mm) cube
methods, see Terminology C904.
specimens shall be tight fitting and leakproof. The molds shall
have not more than three cube compartments and shall be
separable into not more than three parts. The parts of the
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C03 on
molds, when assembled, shall be positively held together. The
Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C03.01 on Test Methods. molds shall be made of materials not attacked by the product
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published July 2001. Originally
being tested. The sides of the molds shall be sufficiently rigid
published as C579–68. Last previous edition C 579–96.
to prevent spreading or warping. The interior faces of the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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molds shall be manufactured to ensure plane surfaces with a
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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