Astm C1107

Designation: C1107/C1107M − 14a
Standard Specification for

Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1107/C1107M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete

1.1 This specification covers packaged dry, hydraulic ce- C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
ment grout (nonshrink) intended for use under applied load Mortar
(such as to support a structure, a machine, and the like) where C305 Practice for Mechanical Mixing of Hydraulic Cement
a change in height below initial placement height is to be Pastes and Mortars of Plastic Consistency
avoided. C702 Practice for Reducing Samples of Aggregate to Testing
Size
1.2 Grouts covered are composed of hydraulic cement, fine C827 Test Method for Change in Height at Early Ages of
aggregate, and other ingredients. They require only the addi- Cylindrical Specimens of Cementitious Mixtures
tion of mixing water for use. C939 Test Method for Flow of Grout for Preplaced-
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units Aggregate Concrete (Flow Cone Method)
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in C1090 Test Method for Measuring Changes in Height of
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each Cylindrical Specimens of Hydraulic-Cement Grout
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining C1437 Test Method for Flow of Hydraulic Cement Mortar
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard. 3. Terminology
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
test method portion of this specification: This standard does specification, refer to Terminology C125.
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
3.2.1 consistency, flowable, n—a grout consistency having a
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
flow of 125 to 145 by the flow test in accordance with the
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
applicable provisions of Test Method C1437; the flow after 5
to use.
drops of the flow table in 3 s.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.2 consistency, fluid, n—a grout consistency having a
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 time of efflux of 10 to 30 s when tested by the flow cone
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of procedure of Test Method C939.
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube 3.2.3 consistency, plastic, n—a grout consistency having a
Specimens) flow of 100 to 125 by the flow test in accordance with the
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag- applicable provisions of Test Method C1437; the flow after 5
gregates drops of the flow table in 3 s.
C138/C138M Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield,
and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete 4. Ordering Information
C157/C157M Test Method for Length Change of Hardened 4.1 When the purchaser specifies that properties of the
packaged, dry grout meet the requirements of this specification,
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C09 on
also specify which, if any, of the optional requirements apply.
Concrete and Concrete Aggregatesand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 4.2 When the grout is to be used in contact with stressed
C09.43 on Packaged Dry Combined Materials.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2014. Published March 2015. Originally tendons or other corrosion-sensitive, load-bearing structural
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C1107/C1107M – 14. members, the purchaser shall supply this information to the
DOI: 10.1520/C1107_C1107M-14A.
2
manufacturer and obtain assurances that the material meets
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relevant chloride, nitrite, nitrate, sulfide, and sulfate
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 requirements, and any other material limitations imposed by
the ASTM website. the applicable codes and standards (see Note 1).
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C1107/C1107M − 14a
4.3 When the grout is to be used in abnormal or aggressive for the maximum usable working time allowed by the manu-
environments, the purchaser shall supply this information to facturer using materials and equipment conditioned to tempera-
the manufacturer and obtain assurance that the grout has a tures representing the maximum and minimum usable tempera-
successful history of performance in the same or similar tures specified by the manufacturer. The results of tests
exposures. performed on specimens stored at the temperature extremes
shall meet the requirements prescribed in Table 1, except that
NOTE 1—Since all conditions of use cannot be anticipated, this
specification requires nonshrink grout to exhibit no shrinkage when tested the compressive-strength requirements do not have to be met at
in a laboratory-controlled, moist-cured environment, and requires only the minimum usable temperature.
reporting of the observed height change, usually shrinkage, when test
specimens are subjected to some degree of drying. It is suggested that 6.4 Specimens for testing shall be stored continuously at the
users consult with manufacturers on specific applications to determine the three required temperatures (23.0 6 2.0°C [73.5 6 3.5°F],
applicability of specific test results. maximum usable temperature specified by the manufacturer,
and minimum usable temperature specified by the manufac-
5. Materials turer).
5.1 The materials used as ingredients in packaged, dry,
grout include hydraulic cement, fine aggregate, and other 7. Sampling
ingredients.
7.1 Use whole packages of grout selected at random from
6. Performance Requirements the lot of grout to be examined.
6.1 All test specimens for performance evaluation shall be 7.2 Where lesser quantities of grout will serve the purpose,
prepared using the highest water-to-solids ratio, maximum select 3000 g [7 lb] of dry grout from a whole package in
flow, or most fluid consistency stated on the package. accordance with the mechanical-splitter method in Practice
6.2 Specimens shall be made at 23.0 6 2.0°C [73.5 6 C702. For high-density grouts, adjust the mass to provide an
3.5°F] from freshly mixed grout and from grout that has been equivalent volume.
retained in the mixer for the maximum usable working time
allowed by the manufacturer. The results of tests performed on 8. Batching
specimens made from both conditions shall meet the require- 8.1 Grout mixtures shall be produced in the following
ments prescribed in Table 1. conditions:
6.3 Additional specimens shall be prepared from freshly 8.1.1 Batch grout mixtures at temperature conditions corre-
mixed grout and from grout that has been retained in the mixer sponding to the maximum recommended temperature limit and
TABLE 1 Performance Requirements

Tests at Standard Conditions Tests at Minimum Temperature Tests at Maximum Temperature
Retained Grout at Retained Grout at Retained Grout at
Fresh Mix Maximum Working Fresh Mix Maximum Working Fresh Mix Maximum Working
Time Time Time
Highest water to
solids ratio, maximum
Report Consistency Report Consistency Report Consistency Report Consistency Report Consistency Report Consistency
flow, or most fluid
consistency
Temperature, °C [°F] Report Report Report Report Report Report
Yield, m3 [ft3] Report Report Report Report Report Report
Minimum
compressive strength,
MPa [psi] at:
1-dayA 7.0 [1000] 7.0 [1000] Report Report 7.0 [1000] 7.0 [1000]
3-day 17.0 [2500] 17.0 [2500] Report Report 17.0 [2500] 17.0 [2500]
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Early height change

(maximum % at time +4.0 % +4.0 % +4.0 % +4.0 % +4.0 % +4.0 %
of final setting)
Height change of
moist cured hardened
grout:
1-day 0.0 to +0.3 % 0.0 to +0.3 % 0.0 to +0.3 % 0.0 to +0.3 % 0.0 to +0.3 % 0.0 to +0.3 %
A
When required, the purchaser shall specify in the purchase contract.

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at a temperature corresponding to the minimum temperature the chamber. The horizontal shaft shall rotate the mixing
stated by the manufacturer. paddles at 28 to 35 r/min. The mixer shall be clean, pre-wetted,
8.1.2 For standard temperature testing, maintain the grout and drained and essentially free of hardened mortar and other
mixture and the testing equipment at a temperature of 23 6 foreign material that can be removed with a trowel or by
2°C [73.5 6 3.5°F]. reasonably striking with a hammer.
8.2 Bring all materials and equipment to be used in prepar- NOTE 3—An electric motor-driven mixer is preferable in the laboratory
ing test specimens to the specified test temperature, 63°C to avoid noise and exhaust fumes. For greater safety, the mixer should be
[65°F] prior to use. equipped with a lever-operated clutch. While these comments are selected
8.2.1 When the controlled-environment test room is too safety precautions, it is the user’s responsibility to see that any equipment
in use is not hazardous in a physical or mechanical way to operators and
small to accommodate large equipment, immediately prior to attendant personnel, and that safe work practices are required at all times.
use, bring the mixer to the desired testing temperature by filling
it with water at the appropriate temperature and agitating it by 10.2 Mixing Procedure for Bench Scale Mixing:
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turning the mixer on. When this water has stabilized at the 10.2.1 Use a 3000-g [7-lb] sample to determine the consis-
desired temperature, discard it and start preparing the batch tency classification and to determine the water content of grout
immediately. tested at maximum flow or most fluid consistency.
8.3 The manufacturer is not prohibited from including, in 10.2.2 Weigh all grout on a balance or on a platform scale to
the package instructions, procedures for adjusting the mixing the nearest 0.1 %.
water temperature to achieve limitations imposed on the grout 10.2.3 Measure the water by mass or volume to the nearest
use temperatures. Use of this technique shall not abrogate the 0.1 %. If the manufacturer recommends maximum water
extended mixing time requirement of this specification. content, calculate the percent water from the packaging infor-
mation and use that amount of water to prepare the grout
9. Proportioning mixture. If the manufacturer recommends maximum flow or
most fluid consistency, use the suggested water content as a
9.1 The minimum and maximum amount of water recom-
starting point and adjust water as necessary to achieve the
mended by the manufacturer on the package shall be used to
maximum flow or most fluid consistency stated on the package.
determine conformance with the requirements of this specifi-
If the required consistency has not been met, make additional
cation. If the manufacturer provides maximum flow (thinnest
adjustments to estimate the water content to use for the next
consistency) information on the package, conduct consistency
batch. Discard current batch and repeat with newly established
tests to an accuracy of 65 % to determine the amount of water
water content.
to be added for testing. In either case, express the weight of
water so determined as a ratio of water to dry grout material by 10.2.4 Place water in the bowl. Start the mixer at speed 1.
weight. If both are given, make tests at whichever involves the Add the dry grout material to the water over approximately 30
larger amount of water by ratio of dry grout mixture. sec. After 1 min, stop the mixer for 15 sec and scrape into the
batch any grout that may have collected on the side of the
10. Mixing bowl. Switch to speed 2 and mix for a total of 5 min as
measured from first contact of dry material with water. Use
10.1 Either the mixer described in Practice C305 or the other mixing procedures if recommended by the manufacturer.
mortar mixer described in 10.1.2 shall be used for performance
qualifications. In the event of a dispute, the mixer described in NOTE 4—It is advisable to cover the bowl with a lid while mixing. A
10.1.2 shall be used for the referee test. metal disc in which a slit has been cut to accommodate the mixer shaft has
been found suitable. If excessive splash-over occurs, a larger mixer should
NOTE 2—The referee test is a test made to settle disagreement as to the be used.
conformance to the specified requirements.
10.2.5 Prepare required specimens from additional batches
10.1.1 Bench Scale Epicyclic Mixer—The mortar-mixing of grout as needed. Use the water content established above for
apparatus shall be as specified in Practice C305. However, the all successive batches. When testing grout at the end of its
mixer shall be provided with a bowl positioner to enable working time, a separate batch of grout shall be mixed
clearance of the largest sized aggregate in the mixture being continually until the time of test unless otherwise recom-
tested. mended by the manufacturer.
10.1.2 Mortar Mixer—A110 to 125-L [4 to 41⁄2-ft3] capacity
horizontal shaft stationary drum mortar mixer (see Note 3) is 10.3 Procedure for Using The Mortar Mixer:
required. The mortar mixer shall have a metal shell with 10.3.1 Prepare all specimens from a single batch of grout
horizontal mixing blades. The mixing blades shall be angled so using the horizontal shaft stationary drum mortar mixer.
that adjacent paddle arms reverse the flow of the grout in the Perform tests to verify compliance with performance require-
mixing drum during rotation of the horizontal shaft. The ments.
mixing blades shall have adjustable wiper blades that wipe the 10.3.2 With materials and equipment brought to the testing
inner surfaces of the mixing chamber. The wiper blades shall temperature, use enough whole bags of material to produce at
be rubber or other flexible, wear-resistant material that does not least 56 L [2 ft3] of mixed grout. Use this batch for both
deleteriously react with the grout mixture. The wiper blades freshly-mixed and delayed-mixed testing at one specified
shall be adjusted to continuously wipe the curved inner surface temperature. Place the total required amount of mixing water in
of the mixing chamber below the grout level and the ends of the mixer (see Note 5).

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10.3.2.1 When testing a grout to a maximum water to solids 11.2.1 Calculation—Calculate the density of the grout in
ratio, use the weighed contents of the packages to determine accordance with Test Method C138/C138M and calculate the
the amount of water to be used. yield of freshly mixed grout per package of specified mass as
10.3.2.2 When testing a grout to a maximum recommended follows:
flow or most fluid consistency, adjust the water content at the Wt
time of mixing to achieve the recommended consistency. With Y 5 ~ 11A ! (1)
W
the mixer running, add the grout material to the water in a
steady flow, sliding it into the mixer along the side away from where:
the discharge. After mixing for 1 min, stop the mixer for not Y = Yield of grout, L [ft3] (expressed to nearest 0.5 L [0.01
more than 30 s and scrape down the sides and blades. Mix for ft3]),
an additional 5 min after all the dry material has been added, W = Unit weight of grout, kg/m3 [lb ⁄ft3],
unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. If the A = Fraction of water added to grout,
required consistency has not been met, make additional adjust- Mass of Water
ments to estimate the water content to use for the next batch. Mass of Dry Grout
Discard current batch and repeat with newly established water
content. Wt = Net weight marked on package, kg [lb].
NOTE 5—Extensive lumping generally occurs during the procedure for

11.3 Early Age Height Change—Determine the early-age
adding grout to water. If it occurs repeatedly, try adding about 80 % of the height change of grout in accordance with the applicable
water, then add all of the dry grout material. Add the remaining water after portions of Test Method C827.
about 1 min of mixing. If lumping persists, contact the grout manufacturer
for recommendations. 11.4 Height Change of Hardened Grout:
11.4.1 Determine height change of hardened grout at 1, 3,
10.3.3 After completely mixing, discharge a portion of the
14, and 28 days in accordance with Test Method C1090 and
material through a 9.5-mm [3⁄8-in.] mesh screen into a clean,
report.
pre-wetted container. If lumps or balls of partially mixed
material remain on the screen, reject the entire batch and start 11.4.2 At 28 days age, leave specimens in the apparatus and
over. expose to 50 % relative humidity air, in accordance with Test
Method C157/C157M, until 56 days age. Determine the net
10.3.4 Leave the portion of grout to be tested later in the change in specimen height after 28 days of moist curing
mixer with the mixer running, unless otherwise recommended followed by 28 days of storage in 50 % relative humidity air at
by the manufacturer, for the period recommended by the 23 6 2 °C [73 6 5 °F].
manufacturer as the maximum usable working time.
10.3.5 If the manufacturer requires other equipment or a 11.5 Compressive Strength—Determine compressive
different mixing procedure, or both, when using a particular strength in accordance with the applicable portions of Test
grout, they shall be used if adequately detailed in the manu- Method C109/C109M except as modified in this section.
facturer’s instructions. 11.5.1 For fluid or flowable grouts, fill each mold in the set
halfway. Puddle each with a gloved finger five times to
11. Test Methods consolidate. Fill the mold and puddle again. When filling the
mold, use sufficient material so that after the final consolidation
11.1 Consistency: the mold is slightly overfilled. Bring the excess grout to the
11.1.1 Determine the consistency of the grout mixture in center and finish the surface by cutting off the excess with the
accordance with Test Method C827, Preparation of Mixtures, straight edge of a trowel held vertically and drawn across the
with the exception of temperature. To adjust for consistency, top of the mold with a sawing motion. Plastic grouts shall be
repeat the procedure starting with dry material. Do not add consolidated as described in Test Method C109/C109M.
water or dry material to an existing mixture. 11.5.2 Cover the cube molds with a cover plate, taking care
11.1.2 Determine the consistency with the required water that the grout does not prevent seating of the plate. The cover
content, at the temperature extremes allowed by the plate shall be flat, rigid, nonreactive and not less than 6 mm [1⁄4
manufacturer, both with freshly mixed grout and grout mixed in.] thick. The cover plate shall overlap the cube mold by not
to the maximum allowed usable working time. The consistency less than 6 mm [1⁄4 in.]. The cube mold shall be level and the
at the end of the maximum allowed usable working time at cover plate shall be restrained so that contact is maintained
each of the allowed temperature extremes shall remain within between the upper surface of the cube mold and cover plate.
the specified flow ranges.
NOTE 6—Known methods of providing restraint include the use of two
11.1.3 Do not adjust the water at extreme conditions unless C clamps, a mass of at least 7 kg [15 lb], and wing nuts attached to studs
recommended by the manufacturer. When water adjustment is between the cube mold base and cover plate.
recommended, perform tests required by this specification to
11.5.3 For compressive strength specimens, strip molds at
verify that the water-adjusted grout meets the requirements of
24 6 1⁄2 h after molding or according to manufacturer’s
this specification.
instructions. Place specimens in moist cabinet or moist room
11.2 Yield—Determine the yield of the grout using the protected from dripping water. Three cubes shall be tested at
400-mL cylindrical measure described in Test Method C185. each age—1, 3, 7, and 28 days. All test specimens for a given
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test age shall be tested for compressive strength within the procedure as described in 10.1.2 shall be used to resolve
permissible tolerances prescribed by Test Method C109/ compliance with the specification. The purchaser has the right
C109M. to reject any nonconforming material. Rejection shall be
reported to the producer or supplier in writing.
12. Report
12.1 Report the following information: 14. Certification
12.1.1 Source and identification of grout tested, 14.1 The manufacturer shall, at the time of purchase,
12.1.2 Details of any variations and options practiced by the provide the purchaser, on request, a certification under terms of
tester that are recommended or allowed by the manufacturer or the purchase contract, that the product meets the requirements
others. Also, designate by whom exceptions are allowed or of this standard.
recommended,
12.1.3 Number and size of each grout specimen, the date 15. Product Marking
molded, and the date demolded if the specimens were stripped 15.1 All packages shall show at least the following infor-
at an interval other than 24 6 1⁄2 h in accordance with the mation in clearly legible form:
manufacturer’s instructions. 15.1.1 Brand name, usable working time for high and low
12.1.4 Consistency at the time the specimens were molded temperatures within which the grout will meet the requirements
and the water to dry solids ratio, of this specification, net weight,
12.1.5 Mixing temperature and curing temperature, 15.1.2 Date of manufacture and the recommended use
12.1.6 Identify the usable working time, and temperature expiration date, and
range within which the grout specimens were prepared, placed, 15.1.3 Lot identification number.
cured, and tested,
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15.2 The following additional information shall be either
12.1.7 Height change from placement to time of final marked on package or attached to it:
setting, %, 15.2.1 Surface preparation, mixing, placing, and curing
12.1.8 Height change of hardened, moist-cured grout at instructions,
specimen age of 1, 3, 14, and 28 days, %, 15.2.2 Maximum amount of mixing water to be used, or
12.1.9 Height change of hardened grout at 56 days of age maximum recommended consistency,
when exposed to air drying for 28 days after 28 days of 15.2.3 Yield at maximum mixing water content, or maxi-
moist-curing, %, mum consistency. The yield claimed shall not be greater than
12.1.10 Compressive strength of cubes at 1, 3, 7, and 28 that measured in 11.2,
days, and 15.2.4 Recommended maximum usable working time, “pot-
12.1.11 Yield, determined in 11.2. life,” and approximate consistency at end of that time. Usable
13. Inspection and Rejection working time shall not exceed the time after initial mixing that
grout retains properties required in this specification, and
13.1 Inspection of the dry grout material shall be agreed 15.2.5 High and low temperatures during preparation and
upon between the purchaser and the manufacturer as part of the placement within which the grout will meet the requirements of
purchase contract. this specification.
13.2 Any material that fails to conform to any of the
requirements in this specification shall be designated as non- 16. Keywords
conforming material. In the event of a failure to conform to any 16.1 dry hydraulic cement grout; grout; nonshrink hydraulic
part of the requirements of this specification when using the cement grout; packaged dry grout; shrinkage compensated
mixer described according to Practice C305, the mortar mixing grout
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(C1107/C1107M – 14) that may impact the use of this standard. (Approved Dec. 15, 2014)
(1) Revised Table 1 while keeping the same strength and height
change requirements.

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Standard Specification for

1. Scope* Hydraulic-Cement Mortar and Concrete

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TABLE 1 Performance Requirements

Temperature, °C [°F] Report Report Report Report Report Report

Yield, m3 [ft3] Report Report Report Report Report Report

Early height change

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