ASTM C387/C387M-17

Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High Strength Mortar

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete and mortars. Concrete mixtures covered by this specification includes high-early strength concrete, normal strength concrete, normal weight concrete, high-strength mortar, and mortars for unit masonry. The purchaser shall specify the material desired as concrete, high strength mortar, or mortar for use with unit masonry, and the respective physical requirements. Materials used as ingredients in packaged, dry, combined materials for mortar and concrete shall be composed of aggregates, air-entraining admixtures, blended cement, chemical admixtures, fly ash, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, hydrated lime, latex and powder polymer modifiers, masonry cement, mortar cement, Portland cement, and silica fume. All aggregates shall be dried, without disintegration, to specific moisture content The proportions of cementitious material and aggregate shall be such that the strength requirements will be met. Packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete, high strength mortar and mortar for use with unit masonry shall conform to the respective compressive strength requirements. Scales conforming to the standards will be used for sampling concretes from a single batch using a sufficient quantity. A slump test will be performed to check if additional water is required. In sampling mortar, the contents of an entire package of dry, combined material for mortar for unit masonry or for concrete mortar shall be used. Mortar mixing equipment, which must be provided with a bowl positioning adapter, shall be used to ensure clearance for the largest size aggregate in the mix being tested. The specification includes the following testing methods for mortar: compressive strength, density and yield, air content, and water retention.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete and high strength mortar. The classifications of concrete and mortar covered are defined in Section 3.
Note 1: The scope of this standard does not cover mortars for unit masonry. Dry preblended mortars for unit masonry are covered by Specification C1714/C1714M.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Some values have only SI units because the inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice.  
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion of this specification.  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.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2017
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C09 - Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
• Drafting Committee: C09.43 - Packaged Dry Combined Materials

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C387/C387M − 17
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High
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Strength Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C387/C387M; 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* C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
drical Concrete Specimens
1.1 This specification covers the production, properties,
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
for concrete and high strength mortar. The classifications of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
concrete and mortar covered are defined in Section 3.
Specimens)
NOTE 1—The scope of this standard does not cover mortars for unit
masonry. Dry preblended mortars for unit masonry are covered by
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
Specification C1714/C1714M.
gregates
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield,
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
Concrete
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
with the standard. Some values have only SI units because the
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
inch-pound equivalents are not used in practice.
C173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed
Concrete by the Volumetric Method
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
test method portion of this specification. This standard does not
Mortar
purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard
Specimens in the Laboratory
to establish appropriate safety and health practices and
determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
use.
poses
C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Con-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
crete by the Pressure Method
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
crete
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
2. Referenced Documents
C330 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Struc-
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tural Concrete
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
Concrete
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of
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Aggregate by Drying
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C09.43 on Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published December 2017. Originally
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C387/C387M–15.
DOI: 10.1520/C0387_C0387M-17.
C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing
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Size
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Mortars
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and 3.2.5 mortar, high-strength, n—in packaged, dry, combined
Shotcrete materials, a product for building or repair requiring a thickness
C1157 Performance Specification f
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Designation: C387/C387M − 15 C387/C387M − 17
Standard Specification for
Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High
1
Strength Mortar
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C387/C387M; 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 production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for
concrete and high strength mortar. The classifications of concrete and mortar covered are defined in Section 3.
NOTE 1—The scope of this standard does not cover mortars for unit masonry. Dry preblended mortars for unit masonry are covered by Specification
C1714/C1714M.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Some values have only SI units because the inch-pound equivalents
are not used in practice.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion of this specification. 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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C91 Specification for Masonry Cement
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C330 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C09.43 on
Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015Dec. 1, 2017. Published December 2015December 2017. Originally approved in 1956. Last previous edition approved in 20112015
as C387/C387M–11b.–15. DOI: 10.1520/C0387_C0387M-15.10.1520/C0387_C0387M-17.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C566 Test Method for Total Evaporable Moisture Content of Aggregate by Drying
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C702 Practice for Reducing Samples o
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