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Compressive Strength

This standard test method determines the compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars using 2-in or 50-mm cube specimens. Mortar is mixed and molded into cubes which are cured and then crushed in a testing machine to failure. The maximum load at failure is recorded and divided by the cross-sectional area to calculate compressive strength in units of pressure such as psi. The test results can be used to determine compliance with specifications for cement mortars.

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Compressive Strength

This standard test method determines the compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars using 2-in or 50-mm cube specimens. Mortar is mixed and molded into cubes which are cured and then crushed in a testing machine to failure. The maximum load at failure is recorded and divided by the cross-sectional area to calculate compressive strength in units of pressure such as psi. The test results can be used to determine compliance with specifications for cement mortars.

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Standard Test Method for

Compressive Strength of Hydraulic


Cement Mortars
(Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
Compressive strength

• maximum resistance that a concrete, mortar, or grout


specimen will sustain when loaded axially in compression in a
testing machine at a specified rate

• usually expressed as force per unit of cross sectional area,


such as megapascals (MPa) or pounds per square inch (psi).
Mortar

mixture of cementitious materials, fine aggregate, and water,


which may contain admixtures, and is usually used to bond
masonry units.

Mortar Cement

hydraulic cement, primarily used in masonry construction, consisting of a mixture


of portland or blended hydraulic cement and plasticizing materials (such as
limestone, hydrated or hydraulic lime) together with other materials introduced
to enhance one or more properties such as setting time, workability, water
retention, and durability. Mortar cement and masonry cement are similar in use
and function. However, specifications for mortar cement usually require lower air
contents and they include a flexural bond strength requirement.
SCOPE

• This test method covers determination of the


compressive strength of hydraulic cement mortars,
using 2-in. or [50-mm] cube specimens.

• 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.
(Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are
caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and
tissue upon prolonged exposure.)
SIGNIFICANCE and USE

This test method provides a means of


determining the compressive strength of
hydraulic cement and other mortars and
results may be used to determine compliance
with specifications. Further, this test method
is referenced by numerous other
specifications and test methods. Caution must
be exercised in using the results of this test
method to predict the strength of concretes.
OBJECTIVE

To determine the compressive strength of


cement mortar
ASTM Standards

• C 305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes


and Mortars of Plastic Consistency

• C 349 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement


Mortars (Using Portions of Prisms Broken in Flexure

• C 511 Specification for Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms and Water


Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic Cements and
Concretes

• C 778 Specification for Standard Sand

• IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International System of


Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
APPARATUS and MATERIALS

Weighing Balance
Glass Graduates
Specimen Molds
Mixer, Bowl and Paddle
Tamper
Trowel
Water
Graded Standard Sand
Cement
PROCEDURE

• Place the 242 ml of water in the mixing bowl, add the


500 grams of cement, and mix at a slow speed (140±5
rpm) for 30 seconds.
• Add the 1375 grams of Ottawa Sand over a 30-second
period while continuing to mix at a slow speed.
• Stop the mixing, change the mixer setting to medium
speed (285±5 rpm), and mix for 30 seconds.
• Stop the mixer and let the mortar stand for 90 seconds.
During the first 15 seconds, scrape down into the batch
any mortar that may have collected on the sides of the
bowl. Cover the bowl for the remainder of the interval.
• Finish preparing the mortar by mixing for 60 seconds at
medium speed.
• Immediately upon completion of mixing, start molding the
specimens by placing a 25 mm (i.e. 1 inch) layer of mortar
in all of the six cube compartments. Tamp the mortar layer
in each cube compartment, with the hard rubber tamper,
32 times within about 10 seconds in accordance with Figure
1 in four rounds. Each round should be at right angles to
the other and consist of eight adjacent strokes over the
surface of the specimen.
Use sufficient tamping
pressure to ensure uniform
filling of the molds.
Complete the lift in each
mold in turn before moving
on to the next one.
• Complete the filling of the molds by adding another
layer and duplicate the tamping procedure. At this
point the mortar should be slightly above the top of
the molds. Carefully cut the excess mortar flush with
the edge of a steel trowel.
• Place the completed mortar cubes in a moist closet,
protected from dripping water, for between 20 and 24
hours, after which the cubes are to be stripped from
the molds.
• Insert the mortar cubes in a saturated lime water bath
until ready for testing. Periodically the lime water
should be changed to keep the water clean.
• All specimens should be tested within a specified time
period.
Prior to testing, the specimens should be wiped
clean. Apply the loads only to the true surfaces of the
cubes. Use a straight edge to check the cube surfaces.
Any loose grains of sand or other extraneous material
should be removed from the surfaces in contact with
the testing machine. The specimen should be placed
under the center of the upper bearing block of the
testing machine. A light coating of oil should be applied
to the upper platen. The rate of load application should
produce failure of the specimens during a time interval
of 20 to 80 seconds.
COMPUTATIONS

Specimen No. Time of Loading in Total load in Kg or Cross-sectional Specimen strength


Seconds Pound Area of Specimen in Pascals or psi
in meter2 or inch2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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109.pdf
• http://civilblog.org/2015/10/12/compressive-strength-
of-hydraulic-cement-mortar-astm-c-109/
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