ASTM C887-79a(2001) - 26.10.1979
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the materials, properties, and packaging of dry, combined materials for use as surface bonding mortar with concrete masonry units that have not been prefaced, coated, or painted.

1.2 This specification does not cover design or application. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommendations.

1.3 Appendix X1 of this specification contains the recommended tests for evaluation of surface bonded masonry assemblages used to establish design loads for the composite wall.

1.4 Appendix X1 through Appendix X5 of this specification contain additional tests that may be performed on surface bonding mortar.

1.5 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. This hazard statement applies only to Section 9 of this specification.

1.6 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1600

Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement

E519-07

Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages

E96/E96M-23

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials

E119-22

Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

C144-18

Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

E72-22

Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

E518-09

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry

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)

C138/C138M-23

Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete

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

C207-18

Standard Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes

C260-10

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C305-20

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

C348-21

Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars

C349-18

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic-Cement Mortars (Using Portions of Prisms Broken in Flexure)

C359-21

Standard Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic-Cement (Mortar Method)

C595/C595M-23

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C618-23e1

Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete (Includes all amendments and changes 3/21/2023).

C666-C666M-15

Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing (Withdrawn 2024)

C1157-08

Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement

E447-97

Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Laboratory Constructed Masonry Prisms (Withdrawn 1998)

E514-08

Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry

C494/C494M-19e1

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete (Includes all amendments and changes 8/11/2022).