ASTM D5860-95

Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effect of Water Repellent Treatments on Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Specimens

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the comparative effect of water repellent treatments on the freeze-thaw cycling of hydraulic cement mortar specimens.
1.2 This test method is designed to compare the effectiveness of water repellent treatments under conditions of freezing and thawing only. This test method is intended as a laboratory screening method for treatment selection and may not accurately reflect the performance of treated and untreated specimens in the field. This test method is not intended to duplicate field conditions.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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: 09-Nov-1995
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.47 - Concrete, Stone and Masonry Treatments

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D5860-95(2002) - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effect of Water Repellent Treatments on Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Specimens
• Effective Date: 10-Nov-1995

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 5860 – 95
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of the Effect of Water Repellent Treatments on
Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 5860; 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.
1. Scope of protecting porous substrates by reducing the penetration of
liquid water.
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the
comparative effect of water repellent treatments on the freeze-
4. Summary of Test Method
thaw cycling of hydraulic cement mortar specimens.
4.1 Mortar specimens are treated with or immersed in a
1.2 This test method is designed to compare the effective-
water repellent material, removed, and allowed to cure. After
ness of water repellent treatments under conditions of freezing
air drying, the treated specimens are weighed and subjected to
and thawing only. This test method is intended as a laboratory
various cycles of freezing and thawing. Periodic weighing and
screening method for treatment selection and may not accu-
observations are made to determine weight loss and deleterious
rately reflect the performance of treated and untreated speci-
effects such as spalling and cracking.
mens in the field. This test method is not intended to duplicate
field conditions.
5. Apparatus
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
5.1 Balance, having a capacity of not less than 400 g and a
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
sensitivity of 0.1 g.
information only.
5.2 Corrosion Resistant Metal Pan, that is, aluminum, for
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
immersion of substrates.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.3 Weight per Gallon (Litre) Cup.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.4 Freezing Chamber, capable of maintaining −2.5° 6
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
2.5°F (−19.2°6 1.4°C).
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.5 Forced Draft Oven, capable of maintaining 230° 6 9°F
2. Referenced Documents (110° 6 5°C).
5.6 Stiff Nylon Bristled Brush.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 109 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic
6. Test Materials
Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or 50-mm Cube Specimens)
3 6.1 Two-in. (50-mm) mortar cubes greater than 28-days
D 1193 Specification for Reagent Water
old, and prepared in accordance with procedures outlined in
D 1475 Test Method for Density of Paint, Varnish, Lacquer,
4 Test Method C 109, have been found suitable for this test
and Related Products
method. These cubes should be brushed with a wire brush or
E 145 Specification for Gravity-Convention and Forced
5 lightly sand blasted to remove form oil or release agent before
Ventilation Ovens
using. Five test specimens will be used for each treatment, and
3. Terminology five untreated controls shall also be included for each test. All
cubes should come from the same lot of material.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 water repellent treatment—a transparent penetrating
NOTE 1—Preferably, rather than make each cube individually, a large
sealer or surface applied treatment formulated for the purpose cake can be made. One-in. (25-mm) should be cut off each face of the cake
to remove any residual form release oil. Cubes are cut from the cake to
measure 2 by 2 by 2 in. (50 by 50 by 50 mm) to be used as mortar
specimens.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-1 on Paint,
6.2 Water repellent treatments.
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.47 on Masonry Treatments.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1995. Published January 1996.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01.
3 6
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.01. Mortar cubes, 2-in. (50-mm) available from the Masonry Test-Block Co., 6389
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01. Lawndale, Saginaw, MI 48604, and Custom Concrete Company, 270 Stuart Rd.,
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 14.02. Carlisle, PA 17013 have been found satisfactory for this purpose.
D 5860
7. Procedure the freezing chamber and, if necessary add water to maintain
the ⁄2-in. water depth.
7.1 Dry the required number of specimens in a forced draft
7.8 After the last freeze-thaw cycle of the normal work
oven, as specified in Specification E 145, for 24 h at 230°F
week, remove the specimens from the trays and store them
(110°C) until 2 weighings at intervals of
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