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ASTM C270-05

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Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

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1.1 This specification covers mortars for use in the construction of non-reinforced and reinforced unit masonry structures. Four types of mortar are covered in each of two alternative specifications: (1) proportion specifications and (2) property specifications.Note 1
When the property specification is used to qualify masonry mortars, the testing laboratory performing the test methods should be accredited in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.2 The proportion or property specifications shall govern as specified.
1.3 When neither proportion or property specifications are specified, the proportion specifications shall govern, unless data are presented to and accepted by the specifier to show that mortar meets the requirements of the property specifications.
1.4 The text of this standard references 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.
1.5 The terms used in this standard are identified in Terminologies C 1180 and C 1232.
The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section of this specification: 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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-Jan-2005
ICS
91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
Technical Committee
C12 - Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
Drafting Committee
C12.03 - Specifications for Mortars
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM C270-04a - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Replaced By
ASTM C270-05a - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
Effective Date
15-May-2005
Referred By
ASTM C387/C387M-23 - Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High Strength Mortar
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM E2266-22 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Low-Rise Frame Building Wall Systems to Resist Water Intrusion
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM D7147-21 - Standard Specification for Testing and Establishing Allowable Loads of Joist Hangers
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C1384-18e1 - Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM E754-80(2022) - Standard Test Method for Pullout Resistance of Ties and Anchors Embedded in Masonry Mortar Joints
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C780-23 - Standard Test Methods for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C1780-23a - Standard Practice for Installation Methods for Cement-based Adhered Masonry Veneer
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C1400-11(2017) - Standard Guide for Reduction of Efflorescence Potential in New Masonry Walls
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C946-23 - Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM E2260-21a - Standard Guide for Repointing (Tuckpointing) Historic Masonry
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C1283-15(2021) - Standard Practice for Installing Clay Flue Lining
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C91/C91M-23 - Standard Specification for Masonry Cement
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005
Referred By
ASTM C1707-18 - Standard Specification for Pozzolanic Hydraulic Lime for Structural Purposes
Effective Date
01-Feb-2005

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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: C 270 – 05
Standard Specification for
1
Mortar for Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 270; 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 (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* C 109 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic
Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Speci-
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversmortarsforuseintheconstruc-
mens)
tion of non-reinforced and reinforced unit masonry structures.
C110 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Quicklime,
Four types of mortar are covered in each of two alternative
Hydrated Lime, and Limestone
specifications: (1) proportion specifications and (2) property
C 128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
specifications.
Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregates
NOTE 1—When the property specification is used to qualify masonry
C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
mortars, the testing laboratory performing the test methods should be
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
accredited in accordance with Practice C 1093.
C 188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
1.2 Theproportionorpropertyspecificationsshallgovernas
C 207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
specified.
poses
1.3 When neither proportion or property specifications are
C 305 PracticeforMechanicalMixingofHydraulicCement
specified, the proportion specifications shall govern, unless
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
data are presented to and accepted by the specifier to show that
C511 Specification for Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and
mortar meets the requirements of the property specifications.
Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
Cements and Concretes
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
C 780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
as requirements of the standard.
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
1.5 The terms used in this standard are identified in Termi-
Masonry
nologies C 1180 and C 1232.
C 952 TestMethodforBondStrengthofMortartoMasonry
1.6 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Units
test methods section of this specification: This standard does
C 979 Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
Concrete
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
C 1072 Test Method for Measurement of Masonry Flexural
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
Bond Strength
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
to use.
Unit Masonry
C 1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
2. Referenced Documents
C 1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
C5 Specification for Quicklime for Structural Purposes
C 1324 Test Method for Examination andAnalysis of Hard-
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
ened Masonry Mortar
C 1329 Specification for Mortar Cement
C 1357 Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
Strength
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee C12.03 on Specifications for Mortars.
C 1489 Specification for Lime Putty for Structural Purposes
CurrenteditionapprovedFeb.1,2005.PublishedFeb.2005.Originallyapproved
C 1506 Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic
in 1951. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C 270–04a.
Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
2
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.
*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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C270–05
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels conform to Specification C 979. Calcium chloride, when ex-
for Building Construction plicitly provided for in the contract documents, is permitted to
E 514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
be used as an accelerator in amounts not exceeding 2 % by
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Petrographic examination  
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Chemical analysis  
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Report  
11  
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