ASTM C1803/C1803M-23
Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces Using a Rotary Platform Abraser (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
- Standard No.
- ASTM C1803/C1803M-23
- Release Date
- 2023
- Published By
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) US / ASTM
- Latest
- ASTM C1803/C1803M-23
- Introduction
Analysis of the Standard's Core Content
ASTM C1803/C1803M-23 provides a standardized method for evaluating the wear resistance of treated and untreated mortar surfaces using a rotating platform abraser. This test simulates a combination of rolling and friction to quantify the performance of a specimen under specific pressure and abrasive conditions.
Comparison of Test Methods
Evaluation Indicators Applicable Standards Resolution Requirements Typical Application Scenarios Mass Loss Appendix X1 0.01g Comparison of Hardener Effects Wear Index Appendix X1.2 g/1000 Cycles Long-Term Durability Prediction Volume Loss Appendix X1.3 Density Correction Required Porous Materials Evaluation
Key Test Parameters
Abrasion Wheel Selection: The standard recommends the use of an H-22 vitrified abrasion wheel (thickness 12.7mm±0.3mm). For milder tests, an H-18 or CS-17 elastic abrasion wheel can be used.
Load Setting: Each abrasion arm applies a 1000g additional weight (including the weight of the abrasion wheel), equivalent to a vertical pressure of 9.81N.
Vacuum System: The suction nozzle is maintained at a distance of 3±1mm from the specimen surface, maintaining a vacuum of -13.7kPa to effectively remove abrasive debris.
Technological Evolution and Background
Since its initial publication in 2015, this standard has undergone major revisions, including: dual-system conversion (2023 edition), refinement of wear wheel dimensional tolerances (Clause 6.2), and quantitative requirements for vacuum pressure (Clause 10.6). Compared with the earlier method C779/C779M, the rotating platform method is more suitable for evaluating the anti-wear enhancement effect of surface treatment agents.
Implementation Recommendations
- During specimen preparation, ensure that the parallelism between the test surface and the bottom surface is ≤0.1mm. Standard mortar mix ratio (C109/C109M) is recommended.
- The wear wheel must be cleaned with a hard nylon brush after every 50 cycles to prevent wear debris accumulation from affecting test linearity.
- For highly wear-resistant materials, it is recommended to extend the test to 1000 cycles and increase the frequency of recording intermediate results.
- For surface treatment evaluation, an untreated control group should be set up and the same curing conditions (temperature 23±2℃, RH50±5%) should be maintained.
ASTM C1803/C1803M-23 Referenced Document
- ASTM C109/C109M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
- ASTM C1138M Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete (Underwater Method)
- ASTM C125 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
- ASTM C1353 Standard Test Method Using the Taber Abraser for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
- ASTM C33/C33M Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
- ASTM C418 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete by Sandblasting
- ASTM C744 Standard Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Silicate Masonry Units
- ASTM C779/C779M Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Horizontal Concrete Surfaces
- ASTM C944/C944M Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Concrete or Mortar Surfaces by the Rotating-Cutter Method
- ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
- ASTM D6532 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effect of Clear Water Repellent Treatments on Water Absorption of Hydraulic Cement Mortar Specimens
- ASTM F510 Standard Test Method for Resistance to Abrasion of Resilient Floor Coverings Using an Abrader with a Grit Feed Method
- ASTM G195 Standard Guide for Conducting Wear Tests Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
ASTM C1803/C1803M-23 history
- 2023 ASTM C1803/C1803M-23 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces Using a Rotary Platform Abraser (Standard + Redline PDF Bundle)
- 2020 ASTM C1803-20 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
- 2015 ASTM C1803-15 Standard Guide for Abrasion Resistance of Mortar Surfaces Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
