ASTM D5860-95(2022)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D5860 − 95 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of the Effect of Water Repellent Treatments on
Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5860; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope D1193Specification for Reagent Water
D1475Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the
and Related Products
comparative effect of water repellent treatments on the freeze-
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
thaw cycling of hydraulic cement mortar specimens.
Ventilation Ovens
1.2 This test method is designed to compare the effective-
ness of water repellent treatments under conditions of freezing
3. Terminology
and thawing only. This test method is intended as a laboratory
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
screening method for treatment selection and may not accu-
3.1.1 water repellent treatment, n—atransparentpenetrating
rately reflect the performance of treated and untreated speci-
sealer or surface-applied treatment formulated for the purpose
mens in the field. This test method is not intended to duplicate
of protecting porous substrates by reducing the penetration of
field conditions.
liquid water.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information 4. Summary of Test Method
only.
4.1 Mortar specimens are treated with or immersed in a
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
water repellent material, removed, and allowed to cure. After
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
airdrying,thetreatedspecimensareweighedthensubjectedto
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
various cycles of freezing and thawing. Periodic weighing and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
observationsaremadetodetermineweightlossanddeleterious
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
effects such as spalling and cracking.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 5. Apparatus
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 Balance, having a capacity of not less than 400 g and a
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
sensitivity of 0.1 g.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.2 Corrosion-resistant Metal Pan, that is, aluminum, for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
immersion of substrates.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Weight per Litre (Gallon) Cup.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.4 Freezing Chamber, capable of maintaining−19.2 6
C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of
1.4°C (−2.5 6 2.5°F).
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube
5.5 Forced Draft Oven, capable of maintaining 110 65°C
Specimens)
(230 6 9°F).
5.6 Stiff-nylon-bristled Brush.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D01.47 on Concrete, Stone and Masonry Treatments.
6. Test Materials
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2022. Published January 2022. Originally
6.1 50-mm (2-in.) mortar cubes greater than 28-days old,
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D5860–95(2013).
DOI: 10.1520/D5860-95R22.
and prepared in accordance with procedures outlined in Test
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Method C109/C109M, have been found suitable for this test
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
method. These cubes should be brushed with a wire brush or
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. lightly sand blasted to remove form oil or release agent before
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D5860 − 95 (2022)
TABLE 1 Visual Rating System
using. Five test specimens will be used for each treatment, and
five untreated controls shall also be included for each test.All Rating Condition
cubes should come from the same lot of material. 0 No spalling
1 Fine cracks (less than or equal to 0.004 in. (0.01 cm)
NOTE 1—Preferably, rather than make each cube individually, a large in width) visible on surface
cake can be made. 25-mm (1-in.) should be cut off each face of the cake 2 Heavy cracks (greater than 0.004 in. (0.01 cm) in
width) visible on surface
to remove any residual form release oil. Cubes are cut from the cake to
3 Heavy cracks visible on surface, with faces bulging
measure 50 by 50 by 50 mm (2 by 2 by 2 in.) to be used as mortar
4 Moderate spalling
specimens.
5 Severe spalling and loss in weight
6.2 Water repellent treatments.
7. Procedure 7.7 Remove tray(s) from the freezing chamber and
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