ASTM C266-99 - 10.1.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the time of setting of hydraulic-cement paste by means of the Gillmore needles.

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

1.3 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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

C305-20

Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency

C187-25

Standard Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste

C1005-20

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

C151-05

Standard Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic Cement

C219-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inorganic Cements

C511-21

Standard Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes

C670-24ae1

Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 2/21/2025).

C183-13

Standard Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of Hydraulic Cement

D1193-24

Standard Specification for Reagent Water