ASTM C1222-23

ASTM C1222-23 - 1.1.2023

Significance and Use

4.1?The testing of hydraulic cement is an important element in obtaining quality construction. A testing laboratory must be selected with care.

4.2?A testing laboratory shall be deemed qualified to perform and report the results of its tests if the laboratory meets the requirements of this practice.

4.3?This practice provides guidance for evaluating the organization, personnel, facilities, and quality systems of the laboratory. This practice may be supplemented by criteria and requirements for particular projects.

1. Scope

1.1?This practice covers the technical training and experience of laboratory testing personnel and identifies the minimum technical requirements for laboratory equipment used in testing of hydraulic cement as prescribed by ASTM.

1.2?This practice provides minimum criteria for evaluating the capability of a laboratory to perform chemical or physical tests listed in the various specifications on hydraulic cement (see Note 1).

Note 1:?Relevant hydraulic cement specifications are Specifications C91/C91M, C150/C150M, C595/C595M, C845/C845M, and C1157/C1157M.

1.3?The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5?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.

2. Referenced Documents

C305-20	Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
C451-21	Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement (Paste Method)
C595-08	Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C845-04	Standard Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement
C1157-08	Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1506-17	Standard Test Method for Water Retention of Hydraulic Cement-Based Mortars and Plasters
E4-21	Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
ACI?116R	Cement and Concrete Terminology Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.
C114-23	Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic Cement
C115-10	Standard Test Method for Fineness of Portland Cement by the Turbidimeter
C125-21a	Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates (Includes all amendments and changes 10/14/2021).
C150-07	Standard Specification for Portland Cement
C185-20	Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
C187-23	Standard Test Method for Amount of Water Required for Normal Consistency of Hydraulic Cement Paste
C191-21	Standard Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic Cement by Vicat Needle
C91-05	Standard Specification for Masonry Cement
C109/C109M-23	Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50?mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens)
C204-24	Standard Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by Air-Permeability Apparatus
C219-20a	Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic and Other Inorganic Cements (Includes all amendments and changes 8/28/2020).
C230/C230M-23	Standard Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement
C266-21	Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Hydraulic-Cement Paste by Gillmore Needles