ASTM C1384-12
(Specification)Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
ABSTRACT
This specification pertains to admixtures for masonry mortars. Admixtures are substances other than the prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementitious materials that are used to improve one or more of the recognized desirable properties of conventional masonry mortar. Admixtures are classified by their effect on the performance characteristics of conventional masonry mortars. Admixed mortars are classified by their modified properties, as compared to a reference mortar. The following classifications are recognized: bond enhancer, workability enhancer, set accelerator, set retarder, and water repellent. The materials to be used include Portland cement, hydraulic cement, blended hydraulic cement, masonry cement, mortar cement, lime, and sand. Different test methods shall be implemented in order to determine the following properties: soluble chloride content, compressive strength, water retention, air content of plastic mortar, board life, time of setting, flexural bond strength, and rate of water absorption.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification pertains to admixtures for masonry mortars. Admixtures are substances other than Specification C270 prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementitious materials that are used to improve one or more of the recognized desirable properties of conventional masonry mortar.
1.2 This specification does not cover coloring pigments.Note 1—Information on coloring pigments can be found in Specification C979.
1.3 This specification does not cover additives that are added to the cementitious materials during the manufacture of the cementitious materials.
1.4 Acceptance of an admixture is based on its performance in an admixed mortar. Acceptance of the admixed masonry mortar is based on attainment of performance either equivalent to that required for conventional mortar or improved performance of one or more indicated properties, while maintaining required performance levels for other properties.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Note 2—The testing laboratory performing the test methods referenced in this specification should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
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Designation:C1384 −12
StandardSpecification for
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Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1384; 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* C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
poses
1.1 This specification pertains to admixtures for masonry
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
mortars. Admixtures are substances other than Specification
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
C270 prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementi-
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
tious materials that are used to improve one or more of the
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete
recognized desirable properties of conventional masonry mor-
Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
tar.
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
1.2 This specification does not cover coloring pigments.
C723 Practice for Chemical-Resistant Resin Grouts for
Brick or Tile
NOTE 1—Information on coloring pigments can be found in Specifica-
tion C979.
C778 Specification for Sand
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
1.3 This specification does not cover additives that are
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
added to the cementitious materials during the manufacture of
Masonry
the cementitious materials.
C979 Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Con-
1.4 Acceptance of an admixture is based on its performance
crete
in an admixed mortar. Acceptance of the admixed masonry
C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural
mortar is based on attainment of performance either equivalent
Bond Strength
to that required for conventional mortar or improved perfor-
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
mance of one or more indicated properties, while maintaining
Masonry
required performance levels for other properties.
C1152/C1152M Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Mortar and Concrete
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
only.
C1218/C1218M Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in
NOTE 2—The testing laboratory performing the test methods referenced
Mortar and Concrete
in this specification should be evaluated in accordance with Practice
C1329 Specification for Mortar Cement
C1093.
C1403 Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Ma-
sonry Mortars
2. Referenced Documents
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
3. Terminology
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
3.1.1 admixed mortar, n—masonry mortar that deviates
from those combinations of materials recognized by Specifi-
cation C270 in that it also contains an admixture.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom- 3.1.2 admixture, n—substance other than the Specification
mittee C12.03 on Specifications for Mortars.
C270 prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementi-
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2012.PublishedJuly2012.Originallyapproved
tiousmaterialsthatisaddedtoamasonrymortartomodifyone
in 1998. Last previous approved in 2006 as edition C1384 – 06a. DOI: 10.1520/
or more properties of the conventional masonry mortar.
C1384-12.
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3.1.3 bond enhancer, n—admixture used to increase the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
bond strength between the masonry mortar and the masonry
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. unit.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.1.4 reference mortar, n—mortar of the same composition 5.1.5 Cement, Mortar—When the admixture is evaluated in
as an admixed mortar except that the reference mortar does not a mortar containing a mortar cement, the mortar cement shall
include the admixture and may contain a different amount of conform to the requirements of Specification C1329.
water to obtain an equivalent flow or penetration as the
5.2 Lime—When the admixture is evaluated in a cement-
admixed mortar.
lime mor
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Designation: C1384 − 06a C1384 − 12
Standard Specification for
1
Admixtures for Masonry Mortars
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1384; 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*
1.1 This specification pertains to admixtures for masonry mortars. Admixtures are substances other than Specification C270
prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementitious materials that are used to improve one or more of the recognized
desirable properties of conventional masonry mortar.
1.2 This specification does not cover coloring pigments.
NOTE 1—Information on coloring pigments can be found in Specification C979.
1.3 This specification does not cover additives that are added to the cementitious materials during the manufacture of the
cementitious materials.
1.4 Acceptance of an admixture is based on its performance in an admixed mortar. Acceptance of the admixed masonry mortar
is based on attainment of performance either equivalent to that required for conventional mortar or improved performance of one
or more indicated properties, while maintaining required performance levels for other properties.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
NOTE 2—The testing laboratory performing the test methods referenced in this specification should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C403/C403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C723 Practice for Chemical-Resistant Resin Grouts for Brick or Tile
C778 Specification for Sand
C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry
C979 Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C1152/C1152M Test Method for Acid-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1218/C1218M Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
C1329 Specification for Mortar Cement
C1357 Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength
C1403 Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C12.03
on Specifications for Mortars.
Current edition approved May 1, 2006June 1, 2012. Published May 2006 July 2012. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous approved in 2006 as edition
C1384 – 06.C1384 – 06a. DOI: 10.1520/C1384-06A.10.1520/C1384-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 admixed mortar, n—masonry mortar that deviates from those combinations of materials recognized by Specification C270
in that it also contains an admixture.
3.1.2 admixture, n—substance other than the Specification C270 prescribed materials of water, aggregate, and cementitious
materials that is added to a masonry mortar to modify one or more properties of the conventional masonry mortar.
3.1.3 bond enhancer, n—admixture used to increase the bond strength between the masonry mortar and the masonry unit.
3.1.4 reference mortar, n—mortar of the same composition as an admixed mortar exc
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