ASTM-C1586 › Standard Guide for Quality Assurance of Mortars
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Scope
1.1 This document provides guidance regarding the proper use of Specification C270 and Test Method C780 for evaluating masonry mortar produced in the laboratory and at the construction site.
1.2 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.
Significance and Use
3.1 This document is intended to provide guidance and clarification to designers, specifiers, inspectors, testing agencies, producers, and users in specifying and evaluating masonry mortar.
3.2 Users of documents Specification C270 and Test Method C780 often confuse and sometimes inadvertently misuse parts of the two documents when specifying or evaluating masonry mortar. This guide seeks to address specific items within Specification C270 and Test Method C780 to help promote their proper use and interpretation.
Keywords
aggregate ratio; compressive strength; consistency; field testing; laboratory testing; masonry; mortar; quality; specifying; water content;
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Document Number
ASTM-C1586-20
Revision Level
2020 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
July 29, 2020
Document Type
Guide
Page Count
4 pages
Committee Number
C15.30