1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the production, properties, packaging, and testing of packaged, dry, combined materials for concrete and mortars. The types of concrete and mortar covered are described in the following paragraphs in this section. Some of the mixtures covered by this specification may not be available in some areas.

1.1.1 High-Early Strength ConcreteFor concrete building and repair jobs requiring a more rapid strength development such as required for the earlier removal of forms.

1.1.2 Normal Strength ConcreteNormal Weight ConcreteFor general concrete building and repair jobs where thicknesses exceed 50 mm [2 in.]. Typical uses include building or repairing sidewalks, patios, steps, footings, and for setting posts.

For concrete building and repair jobs where lower concrete weights are desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 15 to 25 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.

For concrete building and repair jobs where the lightest concrete weight is desirable. These mixtures will produce concrete which is about 25 to 35 % lighter in weight than normal weight concrete.

1.1.3 High-Strength MortarFor general concrete work requiring thicknesses of less than 50 mm [2 in.] or where a high-strength grout mixture is required. Typical uses include topping, patching, and stuccoing. Often referred to as sand mix.

1.1.4 Mortars for Unit MasonryFor laying brick, block, and stone, and for masonry repairs. The following three types of masonry mortar are covered:

For general masonry work requiring normal mortar properties.

For use where a higher strength masonry mortar is required.

For use where the highest strength masonry mortar is required.

1.2 The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

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

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 of Aggregate to Testing Size

C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete

C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement

C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures

C1329 Specification for Mortar Cement

C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar

C1438 Specification for Latex and Powder Polymer Modifiers in Hydraulic Cement Concrete and Mortar

C1600/C1600M Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement

C1714/C1714M Specification for Preblended Dry Mortar Mix for Unit Masonry

Keywords

aggregate-cement aggregate combinations; cement mortars; combined concrete/mortar materials; concrete admixtures; concrete, packaged; concrete specifications; dry combined concrete/mortar materials; mortar-cement mortar; mortar, packaged; packaged dry combined materials; packaged concrete/mortar materials; Aggregate--specifications; Cement mortars--specifications; Combined concrete/mortar materials; Concrete admixtures--specifications; Concrete construction materials/applications--specifications; Dry combined concrete/mortar materials; Mortar--specifications; Packaged dry combined materials

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar); 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

DOI: 10.1520/C0387_C0387M-06A

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