ASTM C887-13

Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the materials, properties, and packaging of dry, combined materials for use as surface bonding mortar with concrete masonry units that have not been prefaced, coated, or painted. The materials used as ingredients shall consist of the following: cements which shall be a Portland cement, blended hydraulic cement, hydraulic cement, or masonry cement; Type S or SA hydrated lime; Class N, F, or S pozzolan; aggregates; glass fibers; and additives. Physical properties of the packaged materials shall conform to the flexural strength, compressive strength, time of setting, and water retention requirements. The net weight, amount of mixing water, unit weight, and yield of the surface bonding mortar shall be calculated and reported.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the materials, properties, and packaging of dry, combined materials for use as surface bonding mortar with concrete masonry units that have not been prefaced, coated, or painted.  
1.2 This specification does not cover design or application. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations.  
1.3 Appendix X1 of this specification contains the recommended tests for evaluation of surface bonded masonry assemblages used to establish design loads for the composite wall.  
1.4 Appendix X2 through Appendix X5 of this specification contain additional tests that may be performed on surface bonding mortar.  
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. This hazard statement applies only to Section 9 of this specification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2013
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C12 - Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry
• Drafting Committee: C12.06 - Surface Bonding

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C887-05(2010) - Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM C887-19 - Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding Mortar
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2019
• Referred By: ASTM C946-23 - Standard Practice for Construction of Dry-Stacked, Surface-Bonded Walls
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1180-22 - Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C887 −13
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding
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Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C887; 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 and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
1.1 This specification covers the materials, properties, and
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
packaging of dry, combined materials for use as surface
C187 Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Nor-
bondingmortarwithconcretemasonryunitsthathavenotbeen
mal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste
prefaced, coated, or painted.
C191 TestMethodsforTimeofSettingofHydraulicCement
1.2 This specification does not cover design or application.
by Vicat Needle
Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations.
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
1.3 Appendix X1 of this specification contains the recom- poses
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
mended tests for evaluation of surface bonded masonry assem-
blages used to establish design loads for the composite wall. crete
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
1.4 Appendix X2 through Appendix X5 of this specification
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
contain additional tests that may be performed on surface
C348 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-
bonding mortar.
Cement Mortars
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C349 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Cement Mortars (Using Portions of Prisms Broken in
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
Flexure)
and are not considered standard.
C359 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the (Mortar Method)
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- Concrete
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. This hazard C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
statement applies only to Section 9 of this specification. Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C666/C666M Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to
2. Referenced Documents
Rapid Freezing and Thawing
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C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1600 Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
for Building Construction
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Specimens)
Materials
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (UnitWeight),Yield,
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
and Materials
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on
E447 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Laboratory
Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcom- 3
Constructed Masonry Prisms (Withdrawn 1997)
mittee C12.06 on Surface Bonding.
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C887 – 05 (2010). Through Masonry
DOI: 10.1520/C0887-13.
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C887−13
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
E518 Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
A
E519 Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Flexural Strength (average of three prisms)
Assemblages
The flexural strength of prisms of surface bonding mortar prepared and tested
in accordance with this specification shall be equal to or higher than the
3. Terminology
values specified for the ages indicated as follows:
psi (MPa)
3.1 Definitions:
1 day 450 3.1
3.1.1 surface
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Designation: C887 − 05 (Reapproved 2010) C887 − 13
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Surface Bonding
1
Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C887; 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 covers the materials, properties, and packaging of dry, combined materials for use as surface bonding
mortar with concrete masonry units that have not been prefaced, coated, or painted.
1.2 This specification does not cover design or application. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations.
1.3 Appendix X1 of this specification contains the recommended tests for evaluation of surface bonded masonry assemblages
used to establish design loads for the composite wall.
1.4 Appendix X2 through Appendix X5 of this specification contain additional tests that may be performed on surface bonding
mortar.
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. This hazard statement applies only to Section 9 of this specification.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C187 Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste
C191 Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C348 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars
C349 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars (Using Portions of Prisms Broken in Flexure)
C359 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Mortar Method)
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C666/C666M Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing
C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1600 Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement
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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 C12.06
on Surface Bonding.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Aug. 1, 2013. Published July 2010August 2013. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
C887 – 05.C887 – 05 (2010). DOI: 10.1520/C0887-05R10.10.1520/C0887-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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.
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C887 − 13
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
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E447 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Laboratory Constructed Masonry Prisms (Withdrawn 1997)
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
E518 Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
E519 Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 surface bonding mortar—a produ
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