1.0.1 This standard is prepared to provide consistent test methods for basic properties of construction mortar to improve mortar test accuracy and level as well as consistent test methods for mortar properties for mortar quality inspection or control.
1.0.2 This standard is applicable to the basic property test of construction mortar which is mainly made from cement-based cementing materials, fine aggregates, and admixtures, and is used for industrial and civil buildings and structures, e.g. masonry, plastering, flooring, etc.
1.0.3 For the purpose of basic property tests of construction mortar, not only the requirements of this standard but also those specified in the current relevant ones shall apply.
1 General Provisions
2 Terms and Symbols
2.1 Terms
2.2 Symbols
3 Sampling and Specimen Preparation
3.1 Sampling
3.2 Specimen Preparation
3.3 Test Record
4 Consistency Test
5 Apparent Density Test
6 Delamination Test
7 Water Retention Test
8 Setting Time Test
9 Cube Compressive Strength Test
10 Tensile Bonding Strength Test
11 Frost Resistance Test
12 Shrinkage Test
13 Air Content Test
13.1 General Requirements
13.2 Instrumental Method
13.3 Density Method
14 Water Absorption Test
15 Impermeability Test
16 Static Compression Elastic Modulus Test
Explanation of Wording in This Standard
