‘Designation: C1437 13. Standard Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar’ This sandal is sued under theft designation C1437: the number immediately flowing the designation indeses dhe year of ign adoption in the cise of vison, the yer of ast revision. monte in parentheses indie he yer of at approval. A ‘ipersrip pion (indicts am edo change since the ls vision o eappeova, L. Seope® «Ld Ths tena coven he deri SEROTE Sc 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard, Values in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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 appro priate safety and health practices and determine the applica: bility of regulatory limitations prior to use 2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards? C109/C109M ‘Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens) C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar - « 212s Spelt fof Flow Table T9F Use ii © of Hydraulic SII Specification for Mixing Rooms, Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the ‘Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Coneretes 3.2. While flow is not usually included in hydraulic cement specifications, it is commonly used in standard tests that require the mortar to have a water content that provides a specified flow level "This test stoi under the jurisdiction of ASTM Commitee Cot om Cement andthe direct responsi of Subeommite CO12? on Woeabily ‘Cutt edn June 15, 2013. Published August 2013. Originly approved ia 1999, Last previous eton proved in 2007 ae C1437 -07, DOL 1015201C1497- 3 * For referenced ASTM sands, vst he ASTAE webs, wows on. oF contact ASTM Casomer Service at ervice@astn.rg. For Anna Book of ASTM ‘Standards volun infomation refer tote sandals Docent Suiniary page 09 *A Summary of Changes section appears 4. Apparatus 4.1 Flow Table, Flow Mold, Conforming to the require- ‘ments of Specification C230/C230M, 4.2. Caliper, Conforming to the requirements of Specitica- tion C230/C230M. Alternatively, any outside-measuring cali- per constructed of corrosion-resistant material may be used, provided that it is incremented in millimetres and its maximum extent of measuring is at least 260 mm (10% in.). 4.3. Tamper, conforming (the requirements of Test Method c109/C109M. 44 Trowel, having a steel blade 100 to 150 mm (4 t0 6 in.) in length, with straight edges. The edges when placed on a plane surface shall not depart from straightness by more than 1 ‘mm (0.04 in.) (Note 1). 45 Straightedge, made of stel, shall be at least 200 min (8 in.) long and not less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.) nor more than 3.5 ‘mm (0.14 in.) in thickness. Its edge shall not depart from a plane surface by more than 1 mm (0.04-in.) (Note 1). Nove I—The towel specified in Test Method C109/C109M and the straightedge specified in Test Method C185 may be used fortis purpose, providing they comply withthe planeness indicated 5, Temperature and Humidity 5.1 The temperature and relative humidity of the air in the mixing room shall be as prescribed in Specification C511 6. Materials 6.1 Hydraulic Cement Mortar—A mortar for which the determination of flow is specified or desired, The. fo ‘ ‘pam ( in.) in thickness in.the mold tamper. The tamping pressure shall be jus sulfiient to ensure uniform filling of the mold. Tamping. should be uniformly distributed over the cross section ofeach layer. For the bottom layer this will necessitate inclining the tamper slightly when Lamping neat the perimeter mold with mortar and\ for the fist ayer, Cutoff the mortar toa plane lush with the top of the mold by drawing the the end ofthis standard Conych © AST marl 100 Ber Ft Die, PO Bx COD Wet Conhaechn PA 8425-2959 Und SetFin the tabl f of caliper d 8.2 If using the caliper specified in Specification C230/ €230M, add the four readings, and record the total. This gives the flow in percent. 8.2.1 If using some other caliper, compute the flow in percent by dividing “A” by the original inside base diameter in millimetres and multiplying by 100. where: A werage of four readings in millimetres, minus the original inside base diameter in millimetres. |. Report 9.1 Reon the Howite thelneiresNTG9, 10, Precision and Bias 10.1 Precision—The single-operator, within-laboratory standard deviation has been found to be 4 % flow. Therefore, results of two properly conducted tests by the same operator on similar batches should not differ by more than 11 % (Note 2), 10.1.1 The multilaboratory standard deviation has been found to be 11 ‘. Therefore, results of two different laborato- ries on similar batches should not differ by more than 31 % flow (Note 2) Nore 2—Data produced when water content is being varied to obtain 3 sven flow isnot applicable for this purpose. Only data where flow has heen determined tsing & given cement and fixed water content is applicable. Consequently, the only data curently available is that ex- tracted from the CCRL Proficiency Sample Program for CS Flow on ‘CIO8IC 109M mortars (dropping the ow table 25 times in 155). The data for Sample Nos. 19, 110, IIL, and 112 have been used to develop the precision statements given, 10.2 Bias—Since there is no accepted reference material suitable for determining flow available, no statement on bias is made. 1. Keywords 11.1 flow; hydraulie cement; mortar SUMMARY OF CHANGES Committee COL has identified the location of selected changes 10 this test method since the last issue, C1437 -07, that may impact the use of this test method. (Approved June 15, 2013) (D) Revised 7.1.1 for clarification (2) Separated 8.2 for clarification by adding 1. (3) Moved reporting information previously in 82 to new Section 9. ASTI invematona takes no postion respecting the vaity of ay patents sesertes in conection wh any om mntaned In mi standard Users of he standard er express advised hat detecrinaion othe vay of ary such pte hand Oe ak of nengement of such rights, are eney De own responsibly. ‘This standards subject io evison at anytime by the responsive technical commitee and must be rvs every the years and \trotreiod eer approves ormtndaun. Your orents ae ncted ether forest oft standard oor atonal tana land shouldbe aderesses io ASTI Inemational Headguerer. Your cerments i rosie ere corederatn at @ meeting ! 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