Miami masonry cements are designed to be mixed with clean water and sand conforming to astm c144. Astm c 140, standard test methods for sampling and testing concrete masonry units and related units. If the pavement will be exposed to heavy traffic with trucks, i. Thus, a sand not meeting the gradation requirements of astm c144 may be used in a mortar if that. It is characterized by sharp, angular shaped particles.
Astm c144 11 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar. C144 specification for aggregate for masonry mortar. Alternately, mix quikrete mason sand with quikrete masonry. Mortar for unit masonry1 masonry institute of washington. Astm c144 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar. Astm c144, the standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar, outlines gradation requirements for both natural and manufactured sand.
Selecting and specifying mortar and grout for unit masonry. This specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar. Guide specifications for brick masonry, part 5, mortar and grout. The basic mortar ingredients include portland cement, hydrated lime, sand and water. Portland cement mortar ancient ports ports antiques.
Requirements for sand to be used with mortar cement to produce astm c 270 mortars are found in astm c 144. Mortar sand astm c144 data sheet was published by allison. Table 3 requirements is established using a masonry sand astm c144 that is intended to be used in construction. Pine bluff materials fine sand is used for purposes such as a masonry sand for laying brick and block, as well as golf and athletic fields, horse arenas, volleyballs courts, beach sand and more. 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. Astm c150 portland cement, astm c207 hydrated lime for masonry, and dried masons sand complying to astm c144 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar.
Astm c144, standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar, permits the use of sands outside the gradation limits if mortars made from these products comply with the aggregate ratio, water retention, and compressive strength requirements of the property specifications listed in astm c270, standard specification for mortar for unit. Evaluation of set accelerating admixture for portland. Astm c144 fine masonry sand highquality construction. Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall consist of natural sand or manufactured sand. Evaluation of set accelerating admixture for masonry. Astm c144 astm c144 is the icpi standard gradation specification for joint sand. Several different astm specifications are available for sand. Mar 06, 2021 mason sand mason sand is classified as a fine aggregate that meets the astm c density standards for masonry mortar.
Brick masonry contained in technical notes 8a and astm c 270 mortar for unit. Type s mortar mix spec sheet mohawk materials sand. Astm c144 18, standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar, astm international, west. Manufactured sand is the product obtained by crushing stone. Sep 21, 2019 alan ford stripovi pdf astm c144 11 this standard is also available to be included in standards subscriptions.
Mortar made using masonry sand typi cally has lower compressive strength, lower air content, and higher water retention as compared to that achieved using standard sand. Astm does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are astk, complete or up to date. Mortar cement and sand a dry, preblended mortar mix. Mutual materials allpurpose sand conforms to the requirements of astm c144. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Observe the color mixes found in the original mortar sand and select pointing mortar sand accordingly. Active standard astm c144 developed by subcommittee. Do not use mason sand or sand conforming to astm c144 for the bedding sand. The specification also provides for qualification of sands that do not meet the gradation requirements. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. Astm c144 18 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar. Astm c144, 2018 edition, december 1, 2018 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar this specification covers aggregate for use in masonry mortar. Pine bluff materials fine sand is used for purposes such as a masonry sand for laying brick and block, as well as golf and athletic fields, horse arenas, volleyballs courts, beach sand.
Sand used for masonry construction should be clean and well graded. The sand should be reasonably dry less than 1 gallon of water per 90 lbs of sand and should not contain lime or other materials that could be detrimental to the workability of the screed mortar during. The mortar extrudes readily from the joint when the. Problems with fine sands concrete construction magazine.
Do not use limestone screenings, stone dust, or sand for the bedding sand material that does not conform to conform to the grading requirements of astm c33. Standard test methods for sampling and testing concrete masonry units and related units, astm c14011b. C144 and standard ottawa sand conforming to astm c778. Cemex mortar cements, when mixed with sand meeting astm c144, will produce a mortar that can meet either the proportion or property specifications of astm c270 for types n, s, or m masonry mortar table 3 and table 4. Do not install concrete pavers on frozen or saturated sand. Hot and cold weather masonry construction manual, janu ary 1999. Super masonry cement, meeting the requirements of astm c91 masonry cement for types n, s, and m. Kosmos cement companys miami masonry cements conform to the physical requirements of astm c91. Evaluation of set accelerating admixture for portland cement. Advantages of using strongcrete pro grade type s mortar mix are. Purchase your copy of astm c144 11 as a pdf download or hard copy directly from the official bsi shop. Astm c144 18 standard specification for aggregate for. The sand used for this project was masonry sand from a local quarry that met the gradation requirements of astm c144 08, standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar ref. Astm c14411 standard specification for aggregate for.
All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats. Mortar shall be portland cement lime mortar conforming to select one. Mortar cement and sand a dry, preblended mortar mix containing mortar cement and dried masonry sand, available. Cemex portland cement lime product data sheet 0410. Astm c144 18 standard specification for aggregate for masonry. C144 18 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar soundness masonry mortars. Figure 2 astm c144 requirements for masonry mor tar sand. Highly durable and impact resistant has excellent workability has a strong, durable, and long lasting mortar bond uniform aggregate sizes ensure easy mixing. Astm c 144, standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar. Effects of fine aggregates failing to meet astm c144. Standards subsctiption may be the perfect solution. Astm c387 packaged, dry, combined materials for mortar and concrete.
In general, store bags in a dry area, elevated above the bare ground or fl oor on pallets or other suitable protection. Astm c270 type s astm c270 type n or bia emi type n consisting of glengery color mortar blend, color number insert code number and clean washed sand conforming to the requirements of select one. Guide to astm specs on mortar astm c 1586 standard guide for quality assurance of mortars prior to construction. Benefits consistency all ingredients are weighed, batched, and completely blended by automated equipment to within 1% accuracy high bond strength is gained through increased. The mortars were mixed following the standard methods outlined in astm c305 and 50 mm cubes were molded. Miami masonry cement is manufactured in type n, type s and type m strengths for use in preparing astm c270 type n, s or m mortar. Astm c144 11 standard specification for aggregate for. Manufactured sand is the product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or aircooled iron blastfurnace slag specially processed to ensure suitable gradation. You may delete a document from your alert profile at any time. Control joints for concrete masonry wallsempirical method, tek 102c.
Storage of materials store mutual materials allpurpose sand in such a manner as to prevent deterioration or intrusion of foreign material. Check pages 1 2 of mortar sand astm c144 data sheet in the flip pdf version. Gradation limits are established in astm c144 for both natural and manufactured sands. The final product is certified to meet the requirements of astm. From childrens sandboxes to a quality backfill material, sand has a variety of purposes that it can be used for. Alan ford stripovi pdf astm c144 11 this standard is also available to be included in standards subscriptions. Manufactured sand is the product obtained by crushing stone, gravel, or air cooled blast furnace slag. M4570 1974 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar1 this. Astm c 144, standard specification for aggregates used in masonry. Then, selected aggregates were used in evaluating the impact of their characteristics on mortar properties. Astm c 6, standard test method for sieve analysis of fine and coarse aggregates. Astm c476 grout for reinforced and nonreinforced masonry. The sand used for this project was masonry sand from a local quarry that met the gradation requirements of astm c144 04, standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar ref.
Aggregate for use in masonry mortar shall be graded within the limits prescribed. Figure 215 illustrates the range and distribution of particle gradation. Sand should meet astm c144 standard as to gradation and purity. Standard specification for loadbearing concrete masonry units, astm c9011b.
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