ASTM C1506-09
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
Standard Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides a means for determining the ability of mortars and plasters to retain water under suction. Test results may be used to determine compliance with specifications.
The results obtained using this test method can be used to compare the relative ability of mortars and plasters to retain water under suction.
The results obtained using this test method for masonry mortars do not necessarily indicate the degree of water retention when used with masonry units, since the amount of water absorbed by the unit depends on the rate of absorption of the masonry unit.
The results obtained using this test method for plasters (stucco) do not necessarily indicate the degree of water retention when the plaster is applied as a second coat on the surface of a previously applied plaster base coat, since the amount of water absorbed from the second coat of plaster depends on the rate of absorption of the base coat. This is also true when a plaster is applied as a coating on masonry units.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method provides for the determination of water retention of hydraulic cement-based mortars and plasters.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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.)
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Designation: C1506 − 09
StandardTest Method for
Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars and
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Plasters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1506; 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* 3. Summary of Test Method
1.1 This test method provides for the determination of water 3.1 The flow of the mortar or plaster is determined. The
retention of hydraulic cement-based mortars and plasters. mortar or plaster is then subjected to a controlled vacuum
suction for 60 s, after which the flow is again determined. The
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
water retention is the final flow divided by the initial flow
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
expressed as a percentage.
standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 This test method provides a means for determining the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ability of mortars and plasters to retain water under suction.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Test results may be used to determine compliance with
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh
specifications.
hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause
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4.2 The results obtained using this test method can be used
chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
to compare the relative ability of mortars and plasters to retain
water under suction.
2. Referenced Documents
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4.3 The results obtained using this test method for masonry
2.1 ASTM Standards:
mortars do not necessarily indicate the degree of water
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
retention when used with masonry units, since the amount of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
water absorbed by the unit depends on the rate of absorption of
Specimens)
the masonry unit.
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
Mortar
4.4 The results obtained using this test method for plasters
C230/C230M Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests
(stucco) do not necessarily indicate the degree of water
of Hydraulic Cement
retention when the plaster is applied as a second coat on the
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
surface of a previously applied plaster base coat, since the
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
amount of water absorbed from the second coat of plaster
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
depends on the rate of absorption of the base coat. This is also
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
true when a plaster is applied as a coating on masonry units.
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements 5. Apparatus
for Test Methods for Construction Materials
5.1 Tamper, conforming to Test Method C109/C109M.
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
5.2 Straightedge, conforming to Test Method C185.
5.3 Flow Table, conforming to Specification C230/C230M.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C01 on Cement
5.4 Mixing Apparatus, conforming to the requirements pre-
and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.22 on Workability.
scribed in Practice C305.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C1506–08. DOI:
5.5 Filtration Assembly, an apparatus essentially as shown
10.1520/C1506-09.
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in Fig. 1 shall be used. This apparatus consists of a perforated
Section on Safety, Manual of Cement Testing, Annual Book of ASTM
Standards, Vol 04.01.
dish resting on a funnel, which is connected by a three-way
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stopcock to a vacuum flask, to which a controlled vacuum is
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
applied. The perforated dish shall be made of metal not
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. attacked by masonry mortar or plaster (Note 1).The metal base
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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NOTE 1—The gasket is to be synthetic rubber. The stopcock and the bore of the tubing shall be at least 4-mm. A check valve or water trap,
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Designation:C1506–08 Designation:C1506–09
Standard Test Method for
Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars and
1
Plasters
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1506; 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 test method provides for the determination of water retention of hydraulic cement-based mortars and plasters.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3 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
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tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C230/C230M Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement
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
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 The flow of the mortar or plaster is determined. The mortar or plaster is then subjected to a controlled vacuum suction for
60 s, after which the flow is again determined. The water retention is the final flow divided by the initial flow expressed as a
percentage.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides a means for determining the ability of mortars and plasters to retain water under suction. Test
results may be used to determine compliance with specifications.
4.2 The results obtained using this test method can be used to compare the relative ability of mortars and plasters to retain water
under suction.
4.3 The results obtained using this test method for masonry mortars do not necessarily indicate the degree of water retention
when used with masonry units, since the amount of water absorbed by the unit depends on the rate of absorption of the masonry
unit.
4.4 The results obtained using this test method for plasters (stucco) do not necessarily indicate the degree of water retention
when the plaster is applied as a second coat on the surface of a previously applied plaster base coat, since the amount of water
absorbed from the second coat of plaster depends on the rate of absorption of the base coat. This is also true when a plaster is
applied as a coating on masonry units.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Tamper, conforming to Test Method C109/C109M.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C01 on Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.22 on Workability .
Current edition approved JulyDec. 1, 2008.2009. Published August 2008.January 2010. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20032008 as
C1506–03.C1506–08. DOI: 10.1520/C1506-089.
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Section on Safety, Manual of Cement Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book ofASTM 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.
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5.2 Straightedge, conforming to Test Method C185.
5.3 Flow Table, conforming to Specification C230/C230M.
5.4 Mixing Apparatus, conforming to the requirements prescribed in Practice C305.
5.5 Filtration Assembly, an apparatus essentially as shown in Fig. 1 shall be used. This apparatus consists of a perforated dish
resting on a funnel, which is connected by a
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