ASTM C144-11

Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

ABSTRACT
This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar. Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand. Manufactured sand is the product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag specially processed to ensure suitable gradation. Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall be graded within the limits prescribed. The amount of deleterious substances in aggregate for masonry mortar, each determined on independent samples complying with the grading requirements. Except as herein provided, aggregate subjected to five cycles of the soundness test shall show a loss, weighted in accordance with the grading of a sample complying with the limitations set forth. A density test shall be performed. The air content of mortars shall be calculated.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this standard. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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: 30-Jun-2011
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C12 - Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
• Drafting Committee: C12.04 - Specifications for Aggregates for Mortars

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C144-04 - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM C144-17 - Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2017
• Referred By: ASTM C1693-11(2017) - Standard Specification for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1713-23 - Standard Specification for Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C387/C387M-23 - Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High Strength Mortar
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1714/C1714M-23 - Standard Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1586-20 - Standard Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1660-10(2018) - Standard Specification for Thin-bed Mortar for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E2992/E2992M-17 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Response Robot Mobility: Traverse Sand Terrain
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1180-22 - Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C404-18 - Standard Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM E754-80(2022) - Standard Test Method for Pullout Resistance of Ties and Anchors Embedded in Masonry Mortar Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C270-19ae1 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C627-18e1 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C1314-23a - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C144 −11 American Association State Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
AASHTO No.: M45-70 (1974)
Standard Specification for
1
Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C144; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope C404 Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry
mortar.
3. Materials and Manufacture
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1 Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall consist of
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only. natural sand or manufactured sand. Manufactured sand is the
product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
blast-furnace slag specially processed to ensure suitable gra-
test methods portion, Section 7, of this standard. This standard
dation.
does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any,
associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuserofthis
NOTE 1—Care should be taken to ensure a suitable particle shape, since
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
excessivequantitiesofflatandelongatedparticleshavehistoricallycaused
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
problems with workability.
to use.
4. Grading
2. Referenced Documents
2 4.1 Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall be graded
2.1 ASTM Standards:
within the following limits, depending upon whether natural
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates
sand or manufactured sand is to be used:
for Concrete
Percent Passing
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine
Sieve Designation Natural Sand Manufactured
Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
Sand
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of
4.75-mm (No. 4) 100 100
2.36-mm (No. 8) 95 to 100 95 to 100
Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
1.18-mm (No. 16) 70 to 100 70 to 100
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
600-µm (No. 30) 40 to 75 40 to 75
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
300-µm (No. 50) 10 to 35 20 to 40
150-µm (No. 100) 2 to 15 10 to 25
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
75-µm (No. 200) 0 to 5 0 to 10
C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific
4.2 The aggregate shall not have more than 50 % retained
Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse between any two consecutive sieves of those listed in 4.1 nor
Aggregates more than 25 % between 300-µm (No. 50) and the 150-µm
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in (No. 100) sieve.
Aggregates
4.3 If the fineness modulus varies by more than 0.20 from
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
the value assumed in selecting proportions for the mortar, the
aggregate shall be rejected unless suitable adjustments are
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
made in proportions to compensate for the change in grading.
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom-
mittee C12.04 on Specifications for Aggregates for Mortars.
NOTE 2—For heavy construction employing joints thicker than 12.5
Current edition approved July 1, 2011. Published July 2011. Originally approved
1
mm ( ⁄2 in.), a coarser aggregate may be desirable; for such work a fine
in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C144 – 04. DOI: 10.1520/
aggregate conforming to Specification C404 is satisfactory.
C0144-11.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.4 When an aggregate fails the gradation limits specified in
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.1 and 4.2, its use is permitted provided the mortar can be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. prepared to comply with the aggregate ratio, water retention,
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air content, and compressive strength requirements of the limitations set forth in Section 4, not greater than 10 % when
property specifications of Specification C270. sodium sulfate is used or 15 % when magnesium sulfate is
used.
5. Composition
6.2 Aggregate failing to meet the requireme
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
American Association State Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
Designation:C144–04 Designation: C144 – 11 AASHTO No.: M45-70 (1974)
Standard Specification for
1
Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C144; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this standard. This standard does
not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-m (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C404 Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
3. Materials and Manufacture
3.1 Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand. Manufactured sand is the product
obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag specially processed to ensure suitable gradation.
NOTE 1—Care should be taken to ensure a suitable particle shape, since excessive quantities of flat and elongated particles have historically caused
problems with workability.
4. Grading
4.1 Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall be graded within the following limits, depending upon whether natural sand or
manufactured sand is to be used:
Percent Passing
Sieve Size Natural Sand Manufactured
Sand
Sieve Designation Natural Sand Manufactured
Sand
4.75-mm (No. 4) 100 100
2.36-mm (No. 8) 95 to 100 95 to 100
1.18-mm (No. 16) 70 to 100 70 to 100
600-µm (No. 30) 40 to 75 40 to 75
300-µm (No. 50) 10 to 35 20 to 40
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.04
on Specifications for Aggregates for Mortars.
Current edition approved Dec.July 1, 2004.2011. Published January 2005.July 2011. Originally approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 20032004 as
C144 – 034. DOI: 10.1520/C0144-04.10.1520/C0144-11.
2
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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150-µm (No. 100) 2 to 15 10 to 25
75-µm (No. 200) 0 to 5 0 to 10
4.2 The aggregate shall not have more than 50 % retained between any two consecutive sieves of those listed in 4.1 nor more
than 25 % between 300-µm (No. 50) and the 150-µm (No. 100) sieve.
4.3 If the fineness modulus varies by more than 0.20 from the value assumed in selecting proportions for the mortar, the
aggregate shall be rejected unless suitable adjustments are made in proportions to compensate for the change in grading.
1
NOTE 2—For heavy construction employing joints thicker than 12.5 mm ( ⁄2 in.), a coarser aggregate may be desirable; for such work a fine aggregate
conforming to Specification C404 is satisfactory.
4.4 Whenanaggregatefailsthegradationlimitsspecifiedin4.1and4.2,itsuseispe
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
American Association State Highway and Transportation Officials Standard
Designation:C144–04 Designation: C144 – 11 AASHTO No.: M45-70 (1974)
Standard Specification for
1
Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C144; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this standard. This standard does
not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-m (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Particles in Aggregate
C128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C404 Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
3. Materials and Manufacture
3.1 Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand. Manufactured sand is the product
obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag specially processed to ensure suitable gradation.
NOTE 1—Care should be taken to ensure a suitable particle shape, since excessive quantities of flat and elongated particles have historically caused
problems with workability.
4. Grading
4.1 Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall be graded within the following limits, depending upon whether natural sand or
manufactured sand is to be used:
Percent Passing
Sieve Size Natural Sand Manufactured
Sand
Sieve Designation Natural Sand Manufactured
Sand
4.75-mm (No. 4) 100 100
2.36-mm (No. 8) 95 to 100 95 to 100
1.18-mm (No. 16) 70 to 100 70 to 100
600-µm (No. 30) 40 to 75 40 to 75
300-µm (No. 50) 10 to 35 20 to 40
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.04
on Specifications for Aggregates for Mortars.
Current edition approved Dec.July 1, 2004.2011. Published January 2005.July 2011. Originally approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 20032004 as
C144 – 034. DOI: 10.1520/C0144-04.10.1520/C0144-11.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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150-µm (No. 100) 2 to 15 10 to 25
75-µm (No. 200) 0 to 5 0 to 10
4.2 The aggregate shall not have more than 50 % retained between any two consecutive sieves of those listed in 4.1 nor more
than 25 % between 300-µm (No. 50) and the 150-µm (No. 100) sieve.
4.3 If the fineness modulus varies by more than 0.20 from the value assumed in selecting proportions for the mortar, the
aggregate shall be rejected unless suitable adjustments are made in proportions to compensate for the change in grading.
1
NOTE 2—For heavy construction employing joints thicker than 12.5 mm ( ⁄2 in.), a coarser aggregate may be desirable; for such work a fine aggregate
conforming to Specification C404 is satisfactory.
4.4 Whenanaggregatefailsthegradationlimitsspecifiedin4.1and4.2,itsuseispe
...