ASTM C884/C884M-16

Standard Test Method for Thermal Compatibility Between Concrete and an Epoxy-Resin Overlay

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method applies to materials used in making epoxy-mortar overlays for concrete pavement. If debonding occurs between the overlay and the pavement, the material is unsuitable.  
5.2 This test method evaluates the ability of an overlay to remain bonded to a concrete substrate during repeated thermal cycling in air over a significant temperature range and is not intended to duplicate temperature fluctuations in the field.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of which epoxy-resin formulations are subject to debonding when used as overlays for concrete when the combination of the two is subjected to temperature changes that may be met in the field.  
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 specification.  
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. A specific hazard statement is given in Section 8. . (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to exposed skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)2

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.25 - Organic Materials for Bonding

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C884/C884M − 16
Standard Test Method for
Thermal Compatibility Between Concrete and an Epoxy-
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Resin Overlay
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C884/C884M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
gregates
1.1 This test method covers the determination of which
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
epoxy-resin formulations are subject to debonding when used
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
as overlays for concrete when the combination of the two is
for Concrete
subjected to temperature changes that may be met in the field.
C672/C672M Test Method for Scaling Resistance of Con-
1.2 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
crete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
C881/C881M Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Systems for Concrete
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
conformance with the specification.
3. Terminology
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 Definitions:
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
to Terminology C125.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4. Summary of Test Method
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific hazard
statement is given in Section 8. . (Warning—Fresh hydraulic
4.1 A layer of epoxy-sand mortar is applied to a slab of
cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical
dried concrete. After the epoxy has cured, the sample is
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burns to exposed skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
subjected to five cycles of temperature change between 23°C
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
[73.5°F] and –21°C [–6°F]. Cracks near the bond line between
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
the concrete and the epoxy mortar constitute failure of the test.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Significance and Use
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1 This test method applies to materials used in making
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
epoxy-mortar overlays for concrete pavement. If debonding
occurs between the overlay and the pavement, the material is
2. Referenced Documents
unsuitable.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 This test method evaluates the ability of an overlay to
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
remain bonded to a concrete substrate during repeated thermal
cycling in air over a significant temperature range and is not
1 intended to duplicate temperature fluctuations in the field.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.25 on Organic Materials for Bonding. 6. Apparatus
Current edition approved July 1, 2016. Published August 2016. Originally
6.1 Molds, in conformance with Test Method C672/C672M.
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C884/
C884M–98(2010). DOI: 10.1520/C0884_C0884M-16.
6.2 Freezer, in conformance with Test Method C672/
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See Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing,
C672M, except that the temperature of the freezer shall be –21
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 04.02.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 6 2°C [–6 6 3°F].
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.3 Retaining strips, to retain the epoxy-mortar overlay.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Pieces of wood or steel that can be attached to the 300 by 300
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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by 75 mm [12 by 12 by 3-in.] concrete block so as to enclose 11. Fabrication of Test Specimen
completely the top surface of the block and rise above it a
11.1 A
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Designation: C884/C884M − 98 (Reapproved 2010) C884/C884M − 16
Standard Test Method for
Thermal Compatibility Between Concrete and an Epoxy-
1
Resin Overlay
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C884/C884M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This test method covers the determination of which epoxy-resin formulations are subject to debonding when used as
overlays for concrete when the combination of the two is subjected to temperature changes that may be met in the field.
1.2 Units—The values stated in either inch-poundSI units or SIinch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard.
Within the text, the SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system aremay not be exact equivalents; therefore,
each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformancenon-
conformance with the specification.
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.A specific hazard statement is given in Section 78. . (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are
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caustic and may cause chemical burns to exposed skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C150C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C260C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C672/C672M Test Method for Scaling Resistance of Concrete Surfaces Exposed to Deicing Chemicals
C778 Specification for Standard Sand
C881/C881M Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology C125.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 A layer of epoxy-sand mortar is applied to a slab of cured and dried concrete. After the epoxy has cured, the sample is
subjected to five cycles of temperature change between 77 °F [25 °C] and − 6 °F [−21 °C]. 23°C [73.5°F] and –21°C [–6°F].
Cracks near the bond line between the concrete and the epoxy mortar constitute failure of the test.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This test method applies to materials used in making epoxy-mortar overlays for concrete pavement. WhenIf debonding
occurs between the overlay and the pavement, the material is unsuitable.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.25 on
Organic Materials for Bonding.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2010July 1, 2016. Published March 2011August 2016. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 19982010 as
C884/C884M–98(2005).C884/C884M–98(2010). DOI: 10.1520/C0884_C0884M-98R10.10.1520/C0884_C0884M-16.
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See Section on Safety Precautions, Manual of Aggregate and Concrete Testing, Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 04.02.
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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
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5.2 This test method evaluates the ability of an overlay to remain bonded to a concrete substrate during repeated thermal cycling
in air over a significant temperature range and is not intended to duplicate temperature fluctuations in the field.
6. Apparatus
6.1 Molds, in conformance with Test Method C672/C672M.
6.2 Freezer, in conformance with Test Method C672/C672M, except that the temperature of the freezer shall be − 6 6 3 °F [−21
6 2 °C].be –21 6 2°C [–6 6 3°F].
6.3 Retaining strips, to retain the epoxy-mortar overlay. Pieces of wood or
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