Standard Historical Last Updated: Jul 13, 2011 Track Document
ASTM C144-04

Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar C0144-04 ASTM|C0144-04|en-US Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar Standard new BOS Vol. 04.05 Committee C12
$ 66.00 In stock

Abstract

This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar. Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand. Manufactured sand is the product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air-cooled iron blast-furnace slag specially processed to ensure suitable gradation. Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall be graded within the limits prescribed. The amount of deleterious substances in aggregate for masonry mortar, each determined on independent samples complying with the grading requirements. Except as herein provided, aggregate subjected to five cycles of the soundness test shall show a loss, weighted in accordance with the grading of a sample complying with the limitations set forth. A density test shall be performed. The air content of mortars shall be calculated.

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.

Price:
Contact Sales
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Book of Standards Volume: 04.05
Developed by Subcommittee: C12.04
Pages: 2
DOI: 10.1520/C0144-04
ICS Code: 91.100.10