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ASTM C881 2013 - Epoxy Resin Base Bonding System For Concrete
ASTM C881 2013 - Epoxy Resin Base Bonding System For Concrete
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11.2.8.1 Precision—The precision of the procedure in this
bonding system. Weigh the necessary amounts of the compo-
test method for gel time is being determined.
nents to an accuracy of 1 % into a single 3-oz [approximately
100-cm3] unwaxed paper cup. Mix immediately with a wooden 11.2.8.2 Bias—This test method has no bias since the values
tongue depressor or stick of similar size. Note the time at determined can only be defined in terms of this test method.
which mixing begins. Mix for 3 min, taking care to scrape the 11.3 Viscosity—Determine the viscosity of the freshly
side and bottom of the cup periodically. Immediately apply mixed resin system by means of Test Method D1084, except
about 2 cm3 of the mixture to a glass panel. Form a semicy- that the determination shall be made at the temperature given
lindrical bead of the bonding system by drawing the applicator in 11.1 for the class of material in question.
blade through the sample in a straight line with the panel
horizontal. Immediately raise the panel to a position inclined at 11.4 Absorption—Determine the absorption by means of
no greater than 10° from vertical and with the bead horizontal. Test Method D570. The test specimens shall have the shape
Maintain the panel and sample at their original temperature and dimensions specified for molded plastics, shall be cured for
until the bonding system has cured, as determined by an 14 days at a temperature of 73 6 2 °F [23 6 1 °C], shall be
inability to indent it appreciably with a pencil point or tested in accordance with the procedure for 24-h immersion
fingernail. Determine the consistency by measuring the flow of and shall be reconditioned, if necessary, as directed in Test
the lower edge of the bead from its original position at three Method D570.
points along its length. 11.5 Bond Strength—Determine the bond strength in accor-
11.1.6 Report—Report the average value to the nearest 1⁄8 dance with Test Method C882.
in. [1 mm]. 11.5.1 Types I, III, IV, and VII Systems—Condition the
11.1.7 Precision and Bias: mortar sections soaking in water and all equipment that will
11.1.7.1 Precision—The precision of the procedure in this contact the resin to the lowest application temperature of the
test method for consistency is being determined. specified class. For Class A, use a temperature of 35 6 2 °F [2
11.1.7.2 Bias—This test method has no bias since the values 6 1 °C] for the water soaking to prevent freezing. Condition
determined can only be defined in terms of this test method. and mix the resin components at 736 2 °F [23 6 1 °C]. Apply
11.2 Gel Time: the mixed epoxy to the mortar sections in accordance with Test
11.2.1 Test Method to Determine the Gel Time of an Epoxy Method C882. Cure the specimens at the lowest application
Resin System. temperature of the specified class. No more than 10 min shall
11.2.2 Scope—This test method determines the time after elapse between the start of mixing and the placement of the
mixing when an epoxy resin system gels. specimens in the curing chamber.
11.2.3 Significance and Use—This test method is used to 11.5.2 Type II and Type V Systems—Because Type II and
determine compliance with the requirements of the specifica- Type V resins are appropriate for use only at temperatures that
tion. permit strength gain of the freshly prepared concrete, only the
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
C881/C881M–10, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved December 1, 2013)
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