ASTM D5860-95(2013)

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Designation: D5860 − 95 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Test Method for
Evaluation of the Effect of Water Repellent Treatments on
Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5860; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
comparative effect of water repellent treatments on the freeze- 3.1.1 water repellent treatment, n—atransparentpenetrating
thaw cycling of hydraulic cement mortar specimens. sealer or surface-applied treatment formulated for the purpose
of protecting porous substrates by reducing the penetration of
1.2 This test method is designed to compare the effective-
liquid water.
ness of water repellent treatments under conditions of freezing
and thawing only. This test method is intended as a laboratory
4. Summary of Test Method
screening method for treatment selection and may not accu-
4.1 Mortar specimens are treated with or immersed in a
rately reflect the performance of treated and untreated speci-
water repellent material, removed, and allowed to cure. After
mens in the field. This test method is not intended to duplicate
airdrying,thetreatedspecimensareweighedthensubjectedto
field conditions.
various cycles of freezing and thawing. Periodic weighing and
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
observationsaremadetodetermineweightlossanddeleterious
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
effects such as spalling and cracking.
only.
5. Apparatus
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Balance, having a capacity of not less than 400 g and a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sensitivity of 0.1 g.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.2 Corrosion-resistant Metal Pan, that is, aluminum, for
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
immersion of substrates.
2. Referenced Documents
5.3 Weight per Litre (Gallon) Cup.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.4 Freezing Chamber, capable of maintaining −19.26
C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of
1.4°C (−2.5 6 2.5°F).
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
5.5 Forced Draft Oven, capable of maintaining 110 6 5°C
Specimens)
(230 6 9°F).
D1193Specification for Reagent Water
5.6 Stiff-nylon-bristled Brush.
D1475Test Method For Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
and Related Products
6. Test Materials
E145 Specification for Gravity-Convection and Forced-
6.1 50-mm (2-in.) mortar cubes greater than 28-days old,
Ventilation Ovens
and prepared in accordance with procedures outlined in Test
Method C109/C109M, have been found suitable for this test
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint method. These cubes should be brushed with a wire brush or
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
lightly sand blasted to remove form oil or release agent before
Subcommittee D01.47 on Concrete, Stone and Masonry Treatments.
using. Five test specimens will be used for each treatment, and
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published June 2013. Originally
five untreated controls shall also be included for each test.All
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D5860–95(2007).
DOI: 10.1520/D5860-95R13.
cubes should come from the same lot of material.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
NOTE 1—Preferably, rather than make each cube individually, a large
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on cake can be made. 25-mm (1-in.) should be cut off each face of the cake
the ASTM website. to remove any residual form release oil. Cubes are cut from the cake to
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D5860 − 95 (2013)
measure 50 by 50 by 50 mm (2 by 2 by 2 in.) to be used as mortar
the tray to a depth of 12.7 mm ( ⁄2 in.). Maintain at room
specimens. 1
temperaturefor4 6 ⁄2handthenplacethetrayinthefreezing
6.2 Water repellent treatments. chamber for 20 6 1 h. Before placing in the freezing chamber,
measure the water level, and, if necessary, add water to
7. Procedure
maintainthe12.7mm( ⁄2in.)depth.Reagentwaterusedinthis
procedure shall be in accordance with Specification D1193.
7.1 Dry the required number of specimens in a forced draft
oven, as specified in Specification E145, for 24 h at 110°C
7.7 Remove tray(s) from the freezing chamber and set the
(230°F) until 2 weighings at intervals of2hdonot decrease in
tray(s) in a thawing tank—con
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