1.1 This test method covers a standardized laboratory procedure for determining the relative water absorption by capillary uptake (wicking) characteristics of masonry mortars. This test method is not applicable for determining the effectiveness of water repellent coatings.
1.2 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.3.1 Inch-pound units are given in parentheses for temperature specification and are for information only.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 C1403-22a Referenced Document
ASTM C109/C109M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
ASTM C1180 Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
ASTM C1384 Standard Specification for Admixtures for Masonry Mortars*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM C1437 Standard Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
ASTM C230/C230M Standard Specification for Flow Table for Use in Tests of Hydraulic Cement
ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry
ASTM C305 Standard Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
ASTM C511 Standard Specification for Moist Cabinets, Moist Rooms, and Water Storage Tanks Used in the Testing of Hydraulic Cements and Concretes
ASTM C778 Standard Specification for Standard Sand
ASTM C1403-22a history
2022ASTM C1403-22a Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2022ASTM C1403-22 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2015ASTM C1403-15 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2014ASTM C1403-14 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2013ASTM C1403-13 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2012ASTM C1403-12 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2006ASTM C1403-06 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2005ASTM C1403-05 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars
2000ASTM C1403-00 Standard Test Method for Rate of Water Absorption of Masonry Mortars