ASTM C1019-07

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Designation: C 1019 – 07
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* C 1611/C 1611M Test Method for Slump Flow of Self-
Consolidating Concrete
1.1 This test method covers procedures for both field and
laboratory sampling and compression testing of grout used in
3. Significance and Use
masonry construction. Grout for masonry is specified under
3.1 Groutusedinmasonryisafluidmixtureofcementitious
Specification C 476.
materials and aggregate with a high water content for ease of
NOTE 1—The testing agency performing this test method should be
placement.
evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
3.1.1 Duringconstruction,groutisplacedwithinorbetween
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
absorptive masonry units. Excess water must be removed from
as the standard.
grout specimens in order to provide compressive strength test
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
results more nearly indicative of the grout strength in the wall.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
In this test method, molds are made from masonry units having
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
the same absorption and moisture content characteristics as
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
those being used in the construction.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2 This test method is used to either help select grout
proportionsbycomparingtestvaluesorasaqualitycontroltest
2. Referenced Documents
for uniformity of grout preparation during construction.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.3 The physical exposure condition and curing of the grout
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cy-
are not exactly reproduced, but this test method does subject
lindrical Concrete Specimens
the grout specimens to absorption conditions similar to those
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-
experienced by grout in the wall.
Cement Concrete
NOTE 2—Test results of grout specimens taken from a wall should not
C 476 Specification for Grout for Masonry
be compared to test results obtained with this test method.
C511 Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets,
Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the
4. Apparatus
Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
4.1 Maximum-Minimum Thermometer.
C 617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Speci-
4.2 Straightedge, a steel straightedge not less than 6 in.
mens
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(152.4 mm) long and not less than ⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) in
C 1064/C 1064M Test Method for Temperature of Freshly
thickness.
Mixed Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
4.3 Tamping Rod, a nonabsorbent rod, either round or
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
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square in cross section nominally ⁄8 in. (15.9 mm) in dimen-
Masonry
sion with ends rounded to hemispherical tips of the same
diameter. The rod shall be a minimum length of 12 in. (304.8
mm).
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4.4 Nonabsorbent Blocks and Spacers, nonabsorbent, rigid
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C12 on Mortars
and Grouts for Unit Masonry and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
squares and rectangles with side dimensions so as to achieve
C12.02 on Research and Methods of Test.
the desired grout specimen side dimensions and of sufficient
Current edition approved July 15, 2007. Published July 2007. Originally
quantity or thickness to yield the desired grout specimen
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C 1019 – 05.
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NOTE 3—Nonabsorbent blocks may be of plastic, wood, or other
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. nonabsorbent material. Certain species of wood contain sugars which
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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C 1019 – 07
unit in contact with the grout specimen shall not have been
previously used to mold specimens. Place nonabsorbent
blocks, cut to proper size and of the proper thickness or
quantity, at the bottom of the space to achieve the necessary
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