ASTM C1713-17

Standard Specification for Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers mortar for the repair of masonry that was constructed with methods and materials that pre-date the origination of current standards of construction that are compatible with it. The mortar may be used for non-structural purposes such as repointing of the masonry, or for structural purposes such as, but not restricted to, re-construction or repair of mortar joints that contribute to the structural integrity of the masonry.  
1.2 Masonry includes the following units laid in mortar: (1) cast stone, (2) clay masonry unitsbrick and clay tile, (3) concrete masonry units, (4) natural stone, and (5) terra cotta.  
1.3 This specification may be used to pre-qualify mortar for a project.  
1.4 Mortars tested using this specification are laboratory-prepared mortars and do not represent in-place, site mortars.  
1.5 Use of this specification should be based on a thorough understanding of the function, maintenance, and repair requirements for the preservation and continued performance of the masonry in the context of the building structure and long-term performance. The user of this specification is responsible for examining all criteria and selecting the appropriate mortar formulation and properties required.  
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.7 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.  
1.8 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2017
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C12 - Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
• Drafting Committee: C12.03 - Specifications for Mortars

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Designation: C1713 − 17
Standard Specification for
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Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1713; 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 Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This specification covers mortar for the repair of ma-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
sonry that was constructed with methods and materials that
pre-date the origination of current standards of construction
2. Referenced Documents
that are compatible with it. The mortar may be used for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
non-structural purposes such as repointing of the masonry, or
C5 Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes
for structural purposes such as, but not restricted to, re-
C10 Specification for Natural Cement
construction or repair of mortar joints that contribute to the
C61 Specification for Gypsum Keene’s Cement
structural integrity of the masonry.
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
1.2 Masonry includes the following units laid in mortar: (1)
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
cast stone, (2) clay masonry unitsbrick and clay tile, (3)
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
concrete masonry units, (4) natural stone, and (5) terra cotta.
Specimens)
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime,
1.3 This specification may be used to pre-qualify mortar for
Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
a project.
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
1.4 Mortars tested using this specification are laboratory-
Aggregates
prepared mortars and do not represent in-place, site mortars.
C141 Specification for Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for Struc-
1.5 Use of this specification should be based on a thorough
tural Purposes
understanding of the function, maintenance, and repair require-
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
ments for the preservation and continued performance of the
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
masonry in the context of the building structure and long-term
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
performance. The user of this specification is responsible for
poses
examining all criteria and selecting the appropriate mortar
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units
formulation and properties required.
Made from Clay or Shale)
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
and are not considered standard.
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Masonry
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
C948 Test Method for Dry and Wet Bulk Density, Water
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Absorption, and Apparent Porosity of Thin Sections of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Concrete
C979 Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Con-
crete
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
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mittee C12.03 on Specifications for Mortars. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved June 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approved contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C1713 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/ Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
C1713–17. the ASTM website.
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C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry
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Designation: C1713 − 15 C1713 − 17
Standard Specification for
1
Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1713; 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 mortar for the repair of masonry that was constructed with methods and materials that pre-date the
origination of current standards of construction that are compatible with it. The mortar may be used for non-structural purposes
such as repointing of the masonry, or for structural purposes such as, but not restricted to, re-construction or repair of mortar joints
that contribute to the structural integrity of the masonry.
1.2 Masonry includes the following units laid in mortar: (1) cast stone, (2) clay masonry unitsbrick and clay tile, (3) concrete
masonry units, (4) natural stone, and (5) terra cotta.
1.3 This specification may be used to pre-qualify mortar for a project.
1.4 Mortars tested using this specification are laboratory-prepared mortars and do not represent in-place, site mortars.
1.5 Use of this specification should be based on a thorough understanding of the function, maintenance, and repair requirements
for the preservation and continued performance of the masonry in the context of the building structure and long-term performance.
The user of this specification is responsible for examining all criteria and selecting the appropriate mortar formulation and
properties required.
1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.7 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.
1.8 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C5 Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes
C10 Specification for Natural Cement
C61 Specification for Gypsum Keene’s Cement
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C141 Specification for Hydraulic Hydrated Lime for Structural Purposes
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.03
on Specifications for Mortars.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015June 1, 2017. Published January 2016July 2017. Originally approved in 2010. Last previous edition approved in 20122015 as
C1713 – 12.C1713 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/C1713–15.10.1520/C1713–17.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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C1713 − 17
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic
Cements and Concretes
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluati
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