ASTM C270-06
Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

Standard No.

ASTM C270-06

Release Date

2006

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C270-07

Latest

ASTM C270-19ae1

Scope

1.1 This specification covers mortars for use in the construction of non-reinforced and reinforced unit masonry structures. Four types of mortar are covered in each of two alternative specifications: (1) proportion specifications and (2) property specifications.

Note 1

When the property specification is used to qualify masonry mortars, the testing laboratory performing the test methods should be accredited in accordance with Practice C 1093.

1.2 The proportion or property specifications shall govern as specified.

1.3 When neither proportion or property specifications are specified, the proportion specifications shall govern, unless data are presented to and accepted by the specifier to show that mortar meets the requirements of the property specifications.

1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.5 The terms used in this standard are identified in Terminologies C 1180 and C 1232.

The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods section of this specification: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM C270-06 history

• 2019 ASTM C270-19ae1 Standard specification for mortar for masonry blocks
• 2019 ASTM C270-19a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2019 ASTM C270-19 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2014 ASTM C270-14a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2014 ASTM C270-14 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2012 ASTM C270-12a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2012 ASTM C270-12 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2010 ASTM C270-10 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2008 ASTM C270-08a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2008 ASTM C270-08 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2007 ASTM C270-07a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2007 ASTM C270-07 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2006 ASTM C270-06 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2005 ASTM C270-05a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2005 ASTM C270-05 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2004 ASTM C270-04a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2004 ASTM C270-04 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2003 ASTM C270-03b Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2003 ASTM C270-03a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2003 ASTM C270-03 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2002 ASTM C270-02 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2001 ASTM C270-01a Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2001 ASTM C270-01 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 2000 ASTM C270-00 Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• 1980 ASTM C270-80a Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry