ASTM C1019-00b

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Designation: C 1019 – 00b
Standard Test Method for
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Sampling and Testing Grout
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1019; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope * grout specimens in order to provide compressive strength test
results more nearly indicative of the grout strength in the wall.
1.1 This test method covers procedures for both field and
In this test method, molds are made from masonry units having
laboratory sampling and compression testing of grout used in
the same absorption and moisture content characteristics as
masonry construction.
those being used in the construction.
NOTE 1—The testing agency performing this test method should be
3.2 This test method is used to either help select grout
evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
proportions by comparing test values or as a quality control test
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
for uniformity of grout preparation during construction.
as the standard.
3.3 The physical exposure condition and curing of the grout
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
are not exactly reproduced, but this test method does subject
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the
the grout specimens to absorption conditions similar to those
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
experienced by grout in the wall.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
NOTE 2—Test results of grout specimens taken from a wall should not
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
be compared to test results obtained with this test method.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Apparatus
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 Maximum-Minimum Thermometer.
C 39 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
4.2 Straightedge, a steel straightedge not less than 6 in.
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Concrete Specimens
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(152.4 mm) long and not less than ⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) in
C 143 Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Con-
thickness.
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crete
4.3 Tamping Rod, a nonabsorbent rod, either round or
C 511 Specification for Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and
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square in cross section nominally ⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) in dimen-
Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic
sion with ends rounded to hemispherical tips of the same
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Cements and Concretes
diameter. The rod shall be a minimum length of 12 in. (304.8
C 617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Speci-
mm).
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mens
4.4 Nonabsorbent Blocks, nonabsorbent, rigid squares with
C 1064 Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed
side dimensions equal to one half the desired grout specimen
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Portland Cement Concrete
height, within a tolerance of 5 %, and of sufficient quantity or
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
thickness to yield the desired grout specimen height, as shown
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Unit Masonry
in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
3. Significance and Use
NOTE 3—Nonabsorbent blocks may be of plastic, wood, or other
nonabsorbent material. Certain species of wood contain sugars which
3.1 Grout used in masonry is a fluid mixture of cementitious
cause retardation of cement. In order to prevent this from occurring, new
materials and aggregate with a high water content for ease of
wooden blocks shall be soaked in limewater for 24 h, sealed with varnish
placement.
or wax, or covered with an impermeable material prior to use.
3.1.1 During construction, grout is placed within or between
absorptive masonry units. Excess water must be removed from PROCEDURES
5. Test Specimens
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C12 on Mortars
5.1 Each grout specimen shall have a square cross-section,
and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C12.02 on Research and Methods of Test.
3 in. (76 mm) or larger on the sides and twice as high as its
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2000. Published December 2000. Originally
width. Dimensional tolerances shall be within 5 % of the width
published as C 1019–84. Last previous edition C 1019–00a.
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selected.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01. 5.2 Test at least three specimens at each age specified.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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C 1019
6.4 Line the masonry surfaces that will be in contact with
the grout specimen
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