ASTM C780-15a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
Standard Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 During preconstruction and construction evaluations, use of these test methods establishes specific and overall performance characteristics for the mortar system.
5.2 Preconstruction testing of mortars prebatched by weight provides information for the selection of the individual mortar system best suited for the masonry to be constructed. The recommended tests and their significance are as follows:
5.2.1 Consistency determinations by cone penetration (Annex A1) allow gaging the water additions for all mortars included in the preconstruction test series. Even if the mortar consistency as measured at the construction site is at a different penetration value than those measured during the preconstruction tests, the cone preparation test serves to standardize water additions for mortars being considered as alternatives before construction. Additional testing of mortar water content-consistency relationships (Annex A4) will allow relating these two factors to batch-to-batch variations at the construction site.
5.2.2 Consistency retention by cone penetration (Annex A2) using disturbed or undisturbed mortar samples provides a means of establishing the early-age setting and stiffening characteristics of the mortars. Because laboratory testing is conducted under static climatic conditions, consistency retention test results reflect the relative performance of the mortar systems under test. The same general relationships are expected to hold during testing at the construction project, except as they are influenced by jobsite weather conditions.
5.2.3 Mortar water-content determinations (Annex A4) allow measurement of the water content of the mortar mixture. Mortars prebatched using moist masonry sand may be mathematically analyzed for mortar water content; however, this test, when used for preconstruction evaluation, establishes the effectiveness of the test method and serves as the control or base for tests performed at the construction site.
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SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the sampling and testing of mortars for composition and for their plastic and hardened properties, either before or during their actual use in construction.
Note 1: Guide C1586 provides guidance on evaluating mortar and clarifies the purpose of both this test method and Specification C270.
Note 2: The testing agency performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
1.2 Preconstruction Evaluation—This test method permits comparisons of mortars made from different materials under simulated field conditions. It is also used to establish baseline values for comparative evaluation of field mortars.
1.3 Construction Evaluation—Use of this method in the field provides a means for quality assurance of field-mixed mortar. It includes methods for verifying the mortar mix proportions, comparing test results for field mortars to preconstruction testing, and determining batch-to-batch uniformity of the mortar.
1.4 The test results obtained under this test method are not required to meet the minimum compressive values in accordance with the property specifications in Specification C270.
1.5 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.
1.6 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. For specific hazards statements, see Section 8.
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Designation: C780 − 15a
Standard Test Method for
Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for
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Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C780; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This test method provides a standard procedure for sampling and testing mortars for composition
and plastic and hardened properties, either before or during actual construction. The procedures
outlined in the Annexes are considered applicable for evaluating various combinations of portland
cement, lime, and masonry cement for mortars common to plain and reinforced unit masonry
construction.
The test procedures describe methods for the measurement of mortar composition and mortar
properties. No attempt is made to claim or substantiate specific correlations between the measured
properties and mortar performance in the masonry. However, data from these test methods can be
combined with other information to formulate judgments about the quality of the masonry.
Testing using these procedures is limited to the preconstruction evaluation of masonry mortars
within the laboratory, to the evaluation of masonry mortars at the construction site, and in establishing
the degree of quality control exercised during mortar production at the construction site.
1. Scope* 1.4 The test results obtained under this test method are not
required to meet the minimum compressive values in accor-
1.1 Thistestmethodcoversproceduresforthesamplingand
dance with the property specifications in Specification C270.
testing of mortars for composition and for their plastic and
hardened properties, either before or during their actual use in 1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
construction. as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
NOTE 1—Guide C1586 provides guidance on evaluating mortar and
and are not considered standard.
clarifies the purpose of both this test method and Specification C270.
NOTE 2—The testing agency performing this test method should be
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.2 Preconstruction Evaluation—This test method permits
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
comparisons of mortars made from different materials under
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
simulated field conditions. It is also used to establish baseline
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.Forspecifichazards
values for comparative evaluation of field mortars.
statements, see Section 8.
1.3 Construction Evaluation—Use of this method in the
2. Referenced Documents
field provides a means for quality assurance of field-mixed
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
mortar. It includes methods for verifying the mortar mix
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
proportions, comparing test results for field mortars to precon-
drical Concrete Specimens
struction testing, and determining batch-to-batch uniformity of
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
the mortar.
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
Specimens)
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C12 on Mortars
and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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C12.02 on Research and Methods of Test. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015. Published January 2016. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C780 – 15. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C0780-15A. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) batches are sampled and used in establishing the plastic and
and Absorption of Fine Aggregate hardened properties of the mixtures. Because all the trial
C173/C173M Test Method forAir Content of Freshly Mixed mixturesareprebatchedbyweight,additionalcharacteristicsof
Concrete by the Volumetric Method
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Designation: C780 − 15 C780 − 15a
Standard Test Method for
Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for
1
Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C780; 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.
INTRODUCTION
This test method provides a standard procedure for sampling and testing mortars for composition
and plastic and hardened properties, either before or during actual construction. The procedures
outlined in the Annexes are considered applicable for evaluating various combinations of portland
cement, lime, and masonry cement for mortars common to plain and reinforced unit masonry
construction.
The test procedures describe methods for the measurement of mortar composition and mortar
properties. No attempt is made to claim or substantiate specific correlations between the measured
properties and mortar performance in the masonry. However, data from these test methods can be
combined with other information to formulate judgments about the quality of the masonry.
Testing using these procedures is limited to the preconstruction evaluation of masonry mortars
within the laboratory, to the evaluation of masonry mortars at the construction site, and in establishing
the degree of quality control exercised during mortar production at the construction site.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers procedures for the sampling and testing of mortars for composition and for their plastic and
hardened properties, either before or during their actual use in construction.
NOTE 1—Guide C1586 provides guidance on evaluating mortar and clarifies the purpose of both this test method and Specification C270.
NOTE 2—The testing agency performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
1.2 Preconstruction Evaluation—This test method permits comparisons of mortars made from different materials under
simulated field conditions. It is also used to establish baseline values for comparative evaluation of field mortars.
1.3 Construction Evaluation—Use of this method in the field provides a means for quality assurance of field-mixed mortar. It
includes methods for verifying the mortar mix proportions, comparing test results for field mortars to preconstruction testing, and
determining batch-to-batch uniformity of the mortar.
1.4 The test results obtained under this test method are not required to meet the minimum compressive values in accordance
with the property specifications in Specification C270.
1.5 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.
1.6 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. For specific hazards statements, see Section 8.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.02
on Research and Methods of Test.
Current edition approved June 1, 2015Dec. 1, 2015. Published June 2015January 2016. Originally approved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20142015 as
C780 – 14b.C780 – 15. DOI: 10.1520/C0780-15.10.1520/C0780-15A.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C128 Test Method for Relative Density (Specific Gravity) and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C187 Test Method f
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