1.1 These test methods provide a means of determining the effect of adding polymer modifiers to reference concrete or mortar.
1.2 Most sections of ASTM test methods and practices for hydraulic cement mortar and concrete apply to the preparation and testing of specimens made with polymer-modifiers. However, there are some exceptions, most notably curing, that need special procedures in order to develop the properties inherent with polymer-modification. These test methods cover these exceptions.
1.3 For testing polymer-modified mortar and concrete specimens, the procedures in this standard supersede those in the referenced ASTM test methods and practices. These test methods are not applicable to dry, packaged mortar and concrete.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. If required results obtained from another standard are not reported in the same system of units as used by this standard, it is permitted to convert those results using the conversion factors found in the SI Quick Reference Guide.
1.5 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, health, and environmental 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.2 )
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1439-19 Referenced Document
ASTM C109/C109M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
ASTM C1202 Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete''s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration
ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates*, 2021-10-01 Update
ASTM C127 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
ASTM C128 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Fine Aggregate
ASTM C138/C138M Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM C1404/C1404M Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Adhesive Systems Used with Concrete as Measured by Direct Tension
ASTM C143/C143M Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete*, 2020-06-01 Update
ASTM C1437 Standard Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
ASTM C1438 Standard Specification for Latex and Powder Polymer Modifiers for Hydraulic Cement Concrete and Mortar
ASTM C150/C150M Standard Specification for Portland Cement*, 2022-07-01 Update
ASTM C173/C173M Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C185 Standard Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
ASTM C192/C192M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory*, 2019-12-01 Update
ASTM C231/C231M Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method*, 2024-01-01 Update
ASTM C260/C260M Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM C305 Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
ASTM C33/C33M Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates*, 2023-08-01 Update
ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C403/C403M Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by Penetration Resistance
ASTM C494/C494M Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C778 Standard Specification for Standard Sand*, 2021-12-01 Update
ASTM C1439-19 history
2019ASTM C1439-19 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Latex and Powder Polymer Modifiers for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete and Mortar
2013ASTM C1439-13 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Latex and Powder Polymer Modifiers for use in Hydraulic Cement Concrete and Mortar
2008ASTM C1439-08a Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Polymer Modifiers in Mortar and Concrete
2008ASTM C1439-08 Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Polymer Modifiers in Mortar and Concrete
1999ASTM C1439-99(2008) Standard Test Methods for Polymer-Modified Mortar and Concrete
1999ASTM C1439-99e1 Standard Test Methods for Polymer-Modified Mortar and Concrete