ASTM C1339-02(2012)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Flowability and Bearing Area of Chemical-Resistant Polymer Machinery Grouts
Standard Test Method for Flowability and Bearing Area of Chemical-Resistant Polymer Machinery Grouts
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts are used to provide precision support for machinery or equipment.
5.2 The machinery or equipment or support bases or plates, or combination thereof, are positioned to the precise elevation and location required. The bases or plates are typically placed on prepared foundations and supported on temporary shims or support bolts (jack screws). Forms are installed to contain the flowable grout. The grout is poured around the perimeter in such a manner as to allow the grout to flow around and under the equipment base or plates. The grout subsequently hardens to provide a strong rigid support layer capable of withstanding the stresses transferred by the equipment to the foundation.
5.3 In addition to the required physical properties of the grout, the flow and bearing area achieved are important considerations for effective grout installation. The two characteristics measured by this test method are flow and bearing area.
5.4 The flow test simulates typical application conditions for a flowable polymer machinery grout. It may be used to evaluate the suitability of a particular grout for a specific application, to compare the flowability and bearing area of two or more grouts, or to evaluate the effects of formulation changes, temperature, mixing techniques, or other factors on flowability.
5.5 The estimated amount of upper grout surface contact in percent can be used to compare two or more grouts or show the effects of temperature, formulation changes, or other factors on bearing area. Because of the limited accuracy in estimating the percent of contact, a limited set of results is suggested (see 9.9.1). Visual guides are provided for comparative purposes (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measure of flowability of chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts as evaluated in a 2-in. (5-cm) or 1-in. (2.5-cm) pour thickness. The test method provides for the assessment of upper surface plate contact area (bearing area). These grouts will typically be two- or three-component formulations that may be used for installations where grout thickness will range from 1 to 6 in. (2.5 to 15 cm) underneath the base or plates being grouted.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
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Designation: C1339 − 02 (Reapproved 2012)
Standard Test Method for
Flowability and Bearing Area of Chemical-Resistant Polymer
Machinery Grouts
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1339; 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 4.2 A movable gate is raised, allowing the grout to flow
from the hopper into the trough. The times for the grout to first
1.1 This test method covers the measure of flowability of
contact the end plate and to establish full length contact with
chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts as evaluated in a
the top cover plate are recorded and used as indices of
2-in. (5-cm) or 1-in. (2.5-cm) pour thickness. The test method
flowability.
provides for the assessment of upper surface plate contact area
(bearing area). These grouts will typically be two- or three- 4.3 After the grout hardens, the mold and top plate are
component formulations that may be used for installations removed.Thetopsurfaceofthegroutiswirebrushedtoexpose
where grout thickness will range from 1 to 6 in. (2.5 to 15 cm) any surface air bubbles or voids, and a visual estimate is made
underneath the base or plates being grouted. of the percentage of grout top surface area that is in contact
with the plate. Visual guides are provided for comparative
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
purposes (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
5. Significance and Use
and are not considered standard.
5.1 Chemical-resistant polymer machinery grouts are used
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to provide precision support for machinery or equipment.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.2 The machinery or equipment or support bases or plates,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
or combination thereof, are positioned to the precise elevation
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
and location required. The bases or plates are typically placed
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
on prepared foundations and supported on temporary shims or
2. Referenced Documents
support bolts (jack screws). Forms are installed to contain the
flowable grout. The grout is poured around the perimeter in
2.1 ASTM Standards:
such a manner as to allow the grout to flow around and under
C904 Terminology Relating to Chemical-Resistant Nonme-
the equipment base or plates. The grout subsequently hardens
tallic Materials
to provide a strong rigid support layer capable of withstanding
3. Terminology
the stresses transferred by the equipment to the foundation.
3.1 Definitions—For definition of terms used in this test
5.3 In addition to the required physical properties of the
method, see Terminology C904.
grout, the flow and bearing area achieved are important
considerations for effective grout installation. The two charac-
4. Summary of Test Method
teristics measured by this test method are flow and bearing
area.
4.1 Polymer machinery grout of a flowable consistency is
pouredintoahopperatoneendofashallowplastictroughwith
5.4 The flow test simulates typical application conditions
a clear plastic cover plate.
for a flowable polymer machinery grout. It may be used to
evaluate the suitability of a particular grout for a specific
application, to compare the flowability and bearing area of two
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
or more grouts, or to evaluate the effects of formulation
Concrete and ConcreteAggregates and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C09.41 on Hydraulic Cement Grouts.
changes, temperature, mixing techniques, or other factors on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally
flowability.
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C1339 – 02 (2008).
DOI: 10.1520/C1339-02R12.
5.5 The estimated amount of upper grout surface contact in
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percentcanbeusedtocomparetwoormoregroutsorshowthe
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
effects of temperature, formulation changes, or other factors on
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. bearing area. Because of the limited accuracy in estimating the
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C1339 − 02 (2012)
FIG. 2 Grout Top Surface
FIG. 1 Grout Top Surface
percent of contact, a limited set of results is suggested (see
7. Preparation of Apparatus
9.9.1). Visual guides are provided for comparative purposes
7.1 Prewax all the component parts of the flow box with
(see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
paste wax and buff before assembly to ensure that the grout
6. Apparatus does not adhere. The top cover plate shall not be waxed since
the wax may have an adverse effect on the bearing area.
6.1 Flow Box, a plastic flow box as shown in Fig. 3 with
demountable sides and ends and a sliding gate, having a 7.2 Assemble the box as follows:
transparent cover plate of rigid polycarbonate plastic.
7.2.1 Place the bottom plate on a flat work surface with the
grooves facing upward.
6.2 Stopwatch, of normal commercial accuracy, readable to
7.2.2 Insert the left and right side plates of the box into the
at least 1 s.
bottom plate with the grooved sides facing inward.
6.3 Thermometer or Thermocouple , suitable for insertion
7.2.3 Slidethebackplatedownbetweentheslantedgrooves
into the grout while still plastic.
of the left and right side plates at the headbox end such that it
6.4 Mixer, a commercial mixing device that is able to rotate enters the cross groove in the bottom plate.
a 5-gal metal or plastic pail with a stationary mixing blade to 7.2.4 Slide the gate plate into the vertical grooves in the
stir the grout mix. Typical operating speed is 30 to 100 rpm front of the headbox such that it rests directly on the bottom
(see Fig
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