ASTM_C_1019_-_16.pdf

Designation:C101916Standard Test Method forSampling and Testing Grout1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1019;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope*1.1 This test method covers procedures for both field andlaboratory sampling and compression testing of grout used inmasonry construction.Grout for masonry is specified underSpecification C476.NOTE1The testing agency performing this test method should beevaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-drical Concrete SpecimensC143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-CementConcreteC476 Specification for Grout for MasonryC511 Specification for Mixing Rooms,Moist Cabinets,Moist Rooms,and Water Storage Tanks Used in theTesting of Hydraulic Cements and ConcretesC617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete SpecimensC1064/C1064M Test Method for Temperature of FreshlyMixed Hydraulic-Cement ConcreteC1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies forMasonryC1611/C1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-Consolidating Concrete3.Significance and Use3.1 Grout used in masonry is a fluid mixture of cementitiousmaterials and aggregate with a high water content for ease ofplacement.3.1.1 During construction,grout is placed within or betweenabsorptive masonry units.Excess water must be removed fromgrout specimens in order to provide compressive strength testresults more nearly indicative of the grout strength in the wall.In this test method,molds are made from masonry units havingthe same absorption and moisture content characteristics asthose being used in the construction.3.2 This test method is used to either help select groutproportions by comparing test values or as a quality control testfor uniformity of grout preparation during construction.3.3 The physical exposure condition and curing of the groutare not exactly reproduced,but this test method does subjectthe grout specimens to absorption conditions similar to thoseexperienced by grout in the wall.NOTE2Test results of grout specimens taken from a wall should notbe compared to test results obtained with this test method.4.Apparatus4.1 Maximum-Minimum Thermometer.4.2 Straightedge,a steel straightedge not less than 6 in.(152.4 mm)long and not less than116in.(1.6 mm)inthickness.4.3 Tamping Rod,a round,straight,steel rod with a diameterof386116in.(10 6 2 mm)and a length of 12 6 4 inches.(300 6 100 millimetres).The rod shall have the tamping endor both ends rounded to a hemispherical tip of the samediameter as the rod.4.4 Nonabsorbent Blocks and Spacers,nonabsorbent,rigidsquares and rectangles with side dimensions so as to achievethe desired grout specimen side dimensions and of sufficientquantity or thickness to yield the desired grout specimenheight,as shown in Fig.1,Fig.2,and Fig.3.NOTE3Nonabsorbent blocks may be of plastic,wood,or other1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C12 on Mortarsand Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeC12.02 on Research and Methods of Test.Current edition approved Jan.1,2016.Published January 2016.Originallyapproved in 1984.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C1019 14.DOI:10.1520/C1019-16.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 nonabsorbent material.Certain species of wood contain sugars whichcause retardation of cement.In order to prevent this from occurring,newwooden blocks shall be soaked in limewater for 24 h,sealed with varnishor wax,or covered with an impermeable material prior to use.4.5 Panels and plates,pieces of34in.(19 mm)plywoodwith dimensions as needed to contain units and grout speci-mens.Soak in limewater for 24 h,seal with varnish or wax,orcover with an impermeable material prior to use.A nonabsor-bant materia