In a recent survey by the Portland Cement Association, Mortar and Grout for Masonry Construction is sampled and tested improperly 89% and 56% of the time, respectively.

The Mortar & Grout – Sampling and Testing Workshop will provide guidance regarding;

  1. Proper use of Specification ASTM C270 and Test Method ASTM C780 for evaluating masonry mortar produced in the laboratory and at the construction site.
  2. Proper use of Specification ASTM C476 and Test Method ASTM C1019 for evaluating masonry grout produced at the construction site.

Agenda
  9:30 a.m.    Coffee and Donuts (provided)
10:00 a.m.    Introduction to Mortar - Nick Popoff
                       ASTM C270 Specification, ASTM C780 Test Method, ASTM C1586 Guide
                                              
11:00 a.m.    Introduction to Grout- Dan Zechmeister
                        ASTM C476 Specification, ASTM C1019 Test Method

12:00 p.m.   Lunch (provided)

 1:00 p.m.    Laboratory Testing – Chad Richard
                       ASTM C270, ASTM 780: Mortar Sampling/Testing, ASTM C1019: Grout Sampling/Testing
                       
3:30 p.m.     Written Examination

4:30 p.m.     Adjourn
Registration Information
Class size limited to 30 attendees
Cost: $125 per person (includes copies of C270, C780, C1019, lunch, and written exam)