1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this standard. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-m (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C123 Test Method for Lightweight Pieces in Aggregate
C128 Test Method for Specific Gravity and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C142 Test Method for Clay Lumps and Friable Particles in Aggregates
C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C40 Test Method for Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregates for Concrete
C404 Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
C87 Test Method for Effect of Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate on Strength of Mortar
C88 Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
D75 Practice for Sampling Aggregates
Index Terms
aggregate; fine aggregate; masonry; mortar; sand; soundness; ICS Number Code 91.100.10
Citing ASTM Standards
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