ASTM C1439-08

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Designation:C1439–99 (Reapproved 2008) Designation: C 1439 – 08
Standard Test Methods for
Polymer-Modified Mortar and ConcreteEvaluating Polymer
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Modifiers in Mortar and Concrete
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1439; 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
1.1Most sections of ASTM test methods and practices for hydraulic cement mortar and concrete apply to the preparation and
testing of specimens made with polymer-modifiers. However, there are some exceptions, most notably curing, that need special
procedures in order to develop the properties inherent with polymer-modification. These test methods cover these exceptions.
1.2For testing polymer-modified mortar and concrete specimens, the procedures in this standard supersede those in the
referenced ASTM test methods and practices. These test methods are not applicable to dry, packaged mortar and concrete.
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
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1.1 These test methods provide a means of determining the effect of adding polymer modifiers to reference concrete or mortar.
1.2 Most sections of ASTM test methods and practices for hydraulic cement mortar and concrete apply to the preparation and
testing of specimens made with polymer-modifiers. However, there are some exceptions, most notably curing, that need special
procedures in order to develop the properties inherent with polymer-modification. These test methods cover these exceptions.
1.3 For testing polymer-modified mortar and concrete specimens, the procedures in this standard supersede those in the
referenced ASTM test methods and practices. These test methods are not applicable to dry, packaged mortar and concrete.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C 109/C 109M TestMethodforCompressiveStrengthofHydraulicCementMortars(Using2-in.or[50-mm]CubeSpecimens)
C 127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
C 128 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C 138/C 138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 173/C 173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
C 185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C 192/C 192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C 260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C 305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C 403/C 403M Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
C 494/C 494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C 778 Specification for Standard Sand
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ThisThese test method ismethods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates and isare the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C09.44 on Polymer-Modified Concrete and Mortars
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Current edition approved Jan.Aug. 1, 2008. Published JanuarySeptember 2008. Originally approved in 1999. Last previous edition approved in 19992008 as C1439–99 .
C 1439 – 99(2008).
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