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Designation: C1157/C1157M − 20
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approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C1157/C1157M – 17. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/C1157_C1157M-20. www.astm.org.
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both of these options is invoked, its letter designation and title strengths anticipated to be below 3.4 MPa [500 psi], store the
shall follow immediately after the respective letter designation test specimen in a moist cabinet for a period of 48 h before
and title of the principal type (for example, Type MS(R) or demolding and measuring their length.
Type MS(A)). 9.5 Determine the time of setting using Test Method C191.
4.3.1 Option R (Low Reactivity With Alkali-silica-reactive Only the time of initial setting is required.
Aggregates)—When tested for potential activity with reactive
aggregates, the cement shall meet the requirements of Table 1 9.6 Test the mortar for air content using Test Method C185
for Option R. using the actual density of the cement, as determined by Test
4.3.2 Option A (Air-entraining)—Air-entraining cements Method C188, if it differs from 3.15 Mg/m3 by more than
shall meet the air content requirements of Table 1 for Option A. 0.05 Mg ⁄m3.
9.7 Determine compressive strength using Test Method
5. Ordering Information C109/C109M. Tests shall be conducted at each age specified in
5.1 Orders for cement meeting the requirements of this Table 1.
specification shall include: 9.8 Determine heat of hydration using Test Method C1702.
5.1.1 The specification designation ASTM C1157 and date,
5.1.2 The type of cement required. If no type is specified, 9.9 Determine sulfate resistance using Test Method C1012/
Type GU shall be supplied, C1012M.
5.1.3 A statement that an option is invoked, when such is 9.10 Determine reactivity of cement with alkali-silica-
desired, and reactive aggregate (Option R) using Test Method C227 using
5.1.4 Manufacturer’s certification, if required. crushed borosilicate glass, as described in Test Method C441/
C441M, as aggregate.
6. Chemical Composition
9.11 Determine early stiffening using Test Method C451
6.1 The chemical composition for the cement is not speci- (see Note 3).
fied. However, the cement shall be analyzed for informational NOTE 3—Additional characterization information may be obtained with
purposes. Test Method C359.
7. Physical Properties 9.12 Determine mortar bar expansion using Test Method
C1038/C1038M using a 14-day immersion period.
7.1 Cement of the type specified shall conform to all of the
applicable standard physical requirements of Table 1. 10. Testing Time Requirements
7.2 When optional requirements are specified, the cement 10.1 The purchaser shall make necessary arrangements for
shall conform to the applicable optional limits of Table 1. shipment of samples to the testing laboratory. Add the time
8. Sampling required for transport to the laboratory to the minimum time
intervals allowed from receipt of the samples by the testing
8.1 When the purchaser requires that the cement be sampled laboratory.
and tested to verify compliance with this specification, sample
in accordance with Practice C183/C183M. Provide adequate 10.2 The minimum time allowed from receipt of samples by
facilities for sampling the finished cement. Sample the finished the testing laboratory to the report of test results shall be
cement at the mill or at the site of transfer of ownership as may determined by the required age of specimen at the time of
be specified by the purchaser. testing plus seven days.
8.2 Practice C183/C183M is not designed for manufactur- 10.3 A written report of results of applicable tests shall be
ing quality control and is not required for manufacturer’s available within not more than three days of the interval
certification. indicated in 10.2.
10.4 These time limits do not apply to retesting or additional
9. Test Methods testing. Such testing shall not provide the basis for initial
9.1 When testing a cement for compliance with this acceptance or rejection of the cement (see Note 4).
specification, or for general characterization, use the following NOTE 4—Aging effects on small samples of cement stored for long
methods, with modifications or exceptions as indicated. periods of time can produce test results that are not representative of the
9.2 Chemical Analysis—Chemically analyze the cement fresh cement nor of cement stored in large quantity for equal periods of
time.
using Test Methods C114 for major and minor oxides present
in greatest quantity that together, including loss-on-ignition, 11. Testing by the Manufacturer
constitute at least 98 % of the total mass of the cement.
11.1 Test samples of cement for compliance with this
9.3 Fineness: specification, and for chemical analysis, air content, and
9.3.1 Determine fineness by Test Method C204. fineness. Location and frequency of sampling are at the
9.3.2 Determine amount retained on the 45 µm (No. 325) discretion of the manufacturer and are permitted to be changed
sieve by Test Method C430. upon agreement between the purchaser and supplier. Sampling
9.4 Determine autoclave expansion by Test Method C151/ and testing shall be either part of, or in addition to, the
C151M, except that for cements with one-day compressive manufacturer’s normal quality control.
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11.2 Special Testing: shipment stating the results of tests made on samples of the
11.2.1 The following requirements for testing apply only to material taken during production or transfer and certifying that
tests for sulfate resistance and low reactivity with alkali-silica- the cement conforms to applicable requirements of this speci-
reactive aggregates. fication.
11.2.1.1 For sulfate resistance of Types MS and HS and for 14.2 At the request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
Option R of any cement, make tests at least once every twelve the manufacturer shall state in writing the types and amounts of
months. the ingredients used in manufacture of the hydraulic cement.
1. Retest if the amount of an ingredient making up 10 %
by mass or more of the cement is changed by 65 % or more by 14.3 Sulfate Resistance (Types MS and HS), Low Reactivity
mass (see Note 5). With Aggregates (Option R), and Air Entraining (Option
A)—When specified, results from the tests demonstrating
NOTE 5—For example, if the cement met the applicable requirement compliance with this specification shall be available for inspec-
with a slag or fly ash content of 25 % by mass, retesting is required if the
slag or fly ash content is changed beyond the range of 20 to 30 %. tion and the manufacturer’s report shall state that the applicable
2. Retest if the amount of an ingredient making up less requirements of this specification for those properties have
than 10 % by mass of the cement is changed by 650 % or more been met.
of the amount previously shown to satisfy the applicable
requirements (see Note 6). 15. Package Marking
NOTE 6—For example, if the cement met the applicable requirement 15.1 When the cement is delivered in packages, words
with a silica fume content of 5 % by mass, retesting is required if the silica stating the type of cement, the name and brand of
fume content is changed beyond the range of 2.5 to 7.5 %.
manufacturer, the mass of cement contained therein, and a list
3. Retest if the mass % of SiO2 or CaO in the cement, or
of ingredients, using generic names in decreasing order of
if the mass % of CaO or SiO2 in an ingredient making up 10 %
abundance (see Note 8), shall be plainly marked on each
by mass or more of the cement, is changed by 63 % or more
package. Provide similar information with the manufacturer’s
by mass (see Note 7).
NOTE 7—For example, if the SiO2 content of the cement met the
certification accompanying the shipment of packaged or bulk
requirement at 20 % by mass of the cement, retesting is required if the cement.
SiO2 content changes beyond the range of 17 to 23 %. NOTE 8—The following list contains suggested generic names for some
12. Inspection possible ingredients of hydraulic cements. The list is representative and is
not inclusive.
12.1 Inspection of the material shall be as agreed upon Class of Ingredient Examples of Generic Terms
between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase
contract. cement portland cement, portland cement clinker
calcium ingredient calcium carbonate, limestone, lime, hydrated lime,
13. Rejection cement kiln dust (CKD)
pozzolan class F fly ash, Class C fly ash, uncalcined natural
13.1 At the option of the purchaser, material that fails to pozzolan, calcined natural pozzolan, silica fume
conform to the applicable requirements of this specification for slag granulated iron blast-furnace slag
additions calcium sulfate, water reducer, accelerator, retarder,
the type specified shall be rejected. Report rejection to the water-reducing retarder, airentraining addition,
manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writing, stating the processing addition
specific reasons for rejection.
16. Storage
13.2 At the option of the purchaser, packages more than 2 %
below the mass marked thereon shall be rejected, and if the 16.1 The cement shall be stored in such a manner as to
average mass of packages in any shipment, as shown by permit reasonable access for proper inspection and identifica-
determining the mass of 50 packages taken at random, is less tion of each shipment and in a suitable weather-tight building,
than that marked on the packages, reject the entire shipment. container, or package that will protect the cement from
dampness and minimize warehouse set.
13.3 At the option of the purchaser, bulk cement remaining
in storage for more than six months after testing, or packaged 17. Uniformity of Source
cement remaining in the possession of a vendor for more than
three months, shall be sampled and retested and rejected if it 17.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
fails to meet any of the applicable requirements of this the manufacturer shall provide a report on the uniformity of
specification. strength of cement from the source.
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C01 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(C1157/C1157M – 17) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved April 1, 2020.)
(1) Removed Test Method C186 from Reference Documents. (3) Revised Table 1.
(2) Added Test Method C1702 to Referenced Documents.
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