This specification covers standard sand for use in the testing of hydraulic cements. Sand shall meet the requirements with respect to grading, source of sand, and absence of undesirable air entraining characteristics. Sieve analysis shall be performed by sieving the sand by hand or mechanically as prescribed. Results of the sieve analysis shall be reported as total percentage passing each sieve. Small amounts of some surfactants or other contaminants will produce air voids in mortars with 20-30 sand, graded sands or both. Tests for air-entraining potential of standard sand shall be made on a single day by a single operator.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers standard sand for use in the testing of hydraulic cements.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 Values in SI units shall be obtained by measurement in SI units or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion and Rounding given in , of measurements made in other units.

1.4 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)

C127 Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate

C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

C150 Specification for Portland Cement

C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar

C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing Size

C1005 Specification for Reference Masses and Devices for Determining Mass and Volume for Use in the Physical Testing of Hydraulic Cements

E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

Keywords

20-30 sand; graded sand; hydraulic cement testing sand; standard sand; Hydraulic cement testing sand; Sampling cement/cement products; Sand; Standard sand

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.15 (Mineral materials and products)

Citing ASTM Standards

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