Designation: C1157/C1157M – 10

Standard Performance Specification for

Hydraulic Cement1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1157/C1157M; 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* 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This performance specification covers hydraulic ce- 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
ments for both general and special applications. There are no C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
restrictions on the composition of the cement or its constituents Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
(See Note 1). Specimens)
NOTE 1—There are two related hydraulic cement standards, Specifica-
C114 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Hydraulic
tion C150 for portland cement and Specifications C595 for blended Cement
cements, both of which contain prescriptive and performance require- C150 Specification for Portland Cement
ments C151 Test Method for Autoclave Expansion of Hydraulic
1.2 This performance specification classifies cements based Cement
on specific requirements for general use, high early strength, C183 Practice for Sampling and the Amount of Testing of
resistance to attack by sulfates, and heat of hydration. Optional Hydraulic Cement
requirements are provided for the property of low reactivity C185 Test Method for Air Content of Hydraulic Cement
with alkali-silica-reactive aggregates. Mortar
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units C186 Test Method for Heat of Hydration of Hydraulic
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in Cement
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each C188 Test Method for Density of Hydraulic Cement
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining C191 Test Methods for Time of Setting of Hydraulic
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance Cement by Vicat Needle
with the standard. Values in SI units [or inch-pound units] shall C204 Test Methods for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by
be obtained by measurement in SI units [or inch-pound units] Air-Permeability Apparatus
or by appropriate conversion, using the Rules for Conversion C219 Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement
and Rounding given in IEEE/ASTM SI 10, of measurements C227 Test Method for Potential Alkali Reactivity of
made in other units [or SI units]. Values are stated in only SI Cement-Aggregate Combinations (Mortar-Bar Method)
units when inch-pound units are not used in practice. C359 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement
1.4 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes (Mortar Method)
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes C430 Test Method for Fineness of Hydraulic Cement by the
(excluding those in tables and figures) are not requirements of 45-µm (No. 325) Sieve
the standard. C441 Test Method for Effectiveness of Pozzolans or
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the Ground Blast-Furnace Slag in Preventing Excessive Ex-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the pansion of Concrete Due to the Alkali-Silica Reaction
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- C451 Test Method for Early Stiffening of Hydraulic Cement
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- (Paste Method)
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C596 Test Method for Drying Shrinkage of Mortar Contain-
ing Hydraulic Cement
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This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee
C01 on Cement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C01.10 on
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Hydraulic Cements for General Concrete Construction. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved April 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1157–09. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C1157_C1157M-10. the ASTM website.

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C1012 Test Method for Length Change of Hydraulic- environmental conditions. For performance properties of concrete, includ-
Cement Mortars Exposed to a Sulfate Solution ing permeability, resistance to freeze-thaw cycles and deicer salt scaling,
C1038 Test Method for Expansion of Hydraulic Cement additional information may be obtained through the use of comparative
testing of concretes.
Mortar Bars Stored in Water
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International 4.2 Cements conforming to this specification shall be des-
System of Units (SI): the Modern Metric System ignated in accordance with the nomenclature with special
characteristics indicated by type in accordance with the types
3. Terminology in 4.2.1-4.2.6. When the type is not specified, the requirements
3.1 Definitions: of type GU shall apply.
3.1.1 Terms used in this specification are defined in Termi- 4.2.1 Type GU— Hydraulic cement for general construc-
nology C219. tion. Use when one or more of the special types are not
required.
4. Classification and Use
4.2.2 Type HE—High Early-Strength.
4.1 The types of hydraulic cement covered by this specifi- 4.2.3 Type MS—Moderate Sulfate Resistance.
cation are given in 4.2.1-4.2.6 and are classified in accordance
4.2.4 Type HS—High Sulfate Resistance.
with specific properties defined in Table 1 (See Note 2).
4.2.5 Type MH—Moderate Heat of Hydration.
NOTE 2—This specification is based on hydraulic cement attributes 4.2.6 Type LH—Low Heat of Hydration.
related to concrete performance, including strength development, sulfate
resistance, heat of hydration, and resistance to alkali-silica reactivity. 4.3 Additional Option—The following additional purchase
Concrete performance is dependent on many factors such as characteris- option applies for any of the principal types listed. When this
tics of other concrete materials, mix design, production, handling, and option is invoked, its letter designation and title shall follow

TABLE 1 Standard Physical Requirements

Applicable GU HE MS HS MH LH
Cement Type
Test Method
A A A A A A
Fineness C204
Autoclave length change, max, % C151 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80
Time of setting, vicat testB C191
Initial, not less than, minutes 45 45 45 45 45 45
Initial, not more than, minutes 420 420 420 420 420 420
C C C C C C
Air content of mortar volume, % C185
Compressive strength C109/C109M
minimum, MPa [psi]D
1 day ... 12.0 [1740] ... ... ... ...
3 days 13.0 [1890] 24.0 [3480] 11.0 [1600] 11.0 [1600] 5.0 [725] ...
7 days 20.0 [2900] ... 18.0 [2610] 18.0 [2610] 11.0 [1600] 11.0 [1600]
28 days 28.0 [4060] ... ... 25.0 [3620] ... 21.0 [3050]
Heat of hydration C186
7 days, max, kJ/kg [kcal/kg] ... ... ... ... 290 [70] 250 [60]
28 days, max, kJ/kg [kcal/kg] ... ... ... ... ... 290 [70]
Mortar bar expansion C1038
14 days, % max 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
Sulfate expansion C1012
(sulfate resistance)E
6 months, max, % ... ... 0.10 0.05 ... ...
1 year, max, % ... ... ... 0.10 ... ...
Optionial Physical Requirements
Option R—Low reactivity with C227
alkali-silica-reactive aggregatesF
Expansion at
14 days, max, % 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
56 days, max, % 0.060 0.060 0.060 0.060 0.060 0.060
Early stiffening, final C451 50 50 50 50 50 50
penetration, min,%
Compressive strength,D C109/C109M ... ... 28.0 ... 22.0 ...
28 days, min, MPa
Drying Shrinkage, % C596 ...G ...G ...G ...G ...G ...G
A
Both amount retained when wet sieved on the 45-µm (No. 325) sieve and specific surface area by air permeability apparatus in m2/kg shall be reported on all certificates
of test results requested from the manufacturer.
B
Time of setting refers to initial setting time in Test Method C191.
C
Air content shall be reported on all certificates of test results requested from the manufacturer. A given value in mortar does not necessarily assure that the desired
air content will be obtained in concrete.
D
Cements may be shipped prior to later-age test data being available. In such cases, the test value may be left blank. Alternatively, the manufacturer can generally
provide estimates based on historical production data. The report shall indicate if such estimates are provided.
E
In the testing of HS cement, testing at one year shall not be required when the cement meets the 6 month limit. An HS cement failing the 6 month limit shall not be
rejected unless it also fails the one year limit.
F
Compliance with this requirement shall not be requested unless the cement will be used with alkali-reactive aggregate.
G
At the request of the purchaser, data on drying shrinkage shall be supplied.

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immediately after the respective letter designation and title of 9.6 Test the mortar for air content using Test Method C185
the principal type (for example, Type MS(R)). using the actual density of the cement, as determined by Test
4.3.1 Option R—Low Reactivity with alkali-silica-reactive Method C188, if it differs from 3.15 Mg/m3 by more than 0.05
aggregates. When tested for potential activity with reactive Mg/m3.
aggregates, the cement shall meet the requirements of Table 1 9.7 Determine compressive strength using Test Method
for Option R. C109/C109M. Tests shall be conducted at each age specified in
Table 1.
5. Ordering Information 9.8 Determine heat of hydration using Test Method C186.
5.1 Orders for cement meeting the requirements of this 9.9 Determine sulfate resistance using Test Method C1012.
specification shall include: 9.10 Determine reactivity of cement with alkali-silica-
5.1.1 The specification designation ASTM C1157, and date, reactive aggregate (Option R) using Test Method C227 using
5.1.2 The type of cement required. If no type is specified, crushed borosilicate glass, as described in Test Method C441,
Type GU shall be supplied. as aggregate.
5.1.3 A statement that an option is invoked, when such is 9.11 Determine early stiffening using Test Method C451
desired, and (See Note 3).
5.1.4 Manufacturer’s certification, if required. NOTE 3—Additional characterization information may be obtained with
Test Method C359.
6. Chemical Composition
9.12 Determine mortar bar expansion using Test Method
6.1 The chemical composition for the cement is not speci- C1038 using a 14-day immersion period.
fied. However, the cement shall be analyzed for informational 9.13 Determine drying shrinkage using Test Method C596.
purposes.
10. Testing Time Requirements
7. Physical Properties
10.1 The purchaser shall make necessary arrangements for
7.1 Cement of the type specified shall conform to all of the shipment of samples to the testing laboratory. Add the time
applicable standard physical requirements of Table 1. required for transport to the laboratory to the minimum time
7.2 When optional requirements are specified, the cement intervals allowed from receipt of the samples by the testing
shall conform to the applicable optional limits of Table 1. laboratory.
10.2 The minimum time allowed from receipt of samples by
8. Sampling the testing laboratory to the report of test results shall be
8.1 When the purchaser requires that the cement be sampled determined by the required age of specimen at the time of
and tested to verify compliance with this specification, sample testing plus seven days.
in accordance with Practice C183. Provide adequate facilities 10.3 A written report of results of applicable tests shall be
for sampling the finished cement. Sample the finished cement available within not more than three days of the interval
at the mill or at the site of transfer of ownership as may be indicated in 10.2.
specified by the purchaser. 10.4 These time limits do not apply to retesting or additional
8.2 Practice C183 is not designed for manufacturing quality testing. Such testing shall not provide the basis for initial
control and is not required for manufacturer’s certification. acceptance or rejection of the cement (See Note 4).
NOTE 4—Aging effects on small samples of cement stored for long
9. Test Methods periods of time can produce test results that are not representative of the
9.1 When testing a cement for compliance with this speci- fresh cement nor of cement stored in large quantity for equal periods of
fication, or for general characterization, use the following time.
methods, with modifications or exceptions as indicated.
9.2 Chemical Analysis—Chemically analyze the cement 11. Testing by the Manufacturer
using Test Methods C114 for major and minor oxides present 11.1 Test samples of cement for compliance with this
in greatest quantity that together, including loss-on-ignition, specification, and for chemical analysis and fineness. Location
constitute at least 98 % of the total mass of the cement. and frequency of sampling are at the discretion of the manu-
9.3 Fineness: facturer and are permitted to be changed upon agreement
9.3.1 Determine fineness by Test Method C204. between the purchaser and supplier. Sampling and testing shall
9.3.2 Determine amount retained on the 45-µm (No. 325) be either part of, or in addition to, the manufacturer’s normal
sieve by Test Method C430. quality control.
9.4 Determine autoclave expansion by Test Method C151, 11.2 Special Testing:
except that for cements with 1-day compressive strengths 11.2.1 The following requirements for testing apply only to
anticipated to be below 3.4 MPa [500 psi], store the test tests for sulfate resistance and low reactivity with alkali-silica-
specimen in a moist cabinet for a period of 48 h before reactive aggregates.
demolding and measuring their length. 11.2.1.1 For sulfate resistance of Types MS and HS and for
9.5 Determine the time of setting using Test Method C191. Option R of any cement, make tests at least once every 12
Only the time of initial setting is required. months.

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1. Retest if the amount of an ingredient making up 10 % material taken during production or transfer and certifying that
by mass or more of the cement is changed by 6 5 % or more the cement conforms to applicable requirements of this speci-
by mass (See Note 5). fication.
14.2 At the request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
NOTE 5—For example, if the cement met the applicable requirement
with a slag or fly ash content of 25 % by mass, retesting is required if the the manufacturer shall state in writing the types and amounts of
slag or fly ash content is changed beyond the range of 20 to 30 %. the ingredients used in manufacture of the hydraulic cement.
14.3 Sulfate Resistance (Types MS and HS) and Low Reac-
2. Retest if the amount of an ingredient making up less
tivity with Aggregates (Option R)—When specified, results
than 10 % by mass of the cement is changed by 6 50 % or
from the tests demonstrating compliance with this specification
more of the amount previously shown to satisfy the applicable
shall be available for inspection and the manufacturer’s report
requirements (See Note 6).
shall state that the applicable requirements of this specification
NOTE 6—For example, if the cement met the applicable requirement for those properties have been met.
with a silica fume content of 5 % by mass, retesting is required if the silica
fume content is changed beyond the range of 2.5 to 7.5 %. 15. Package Marking
3. Retest if the mass % of SiO2 or CaO in the cement, or 15.1 When the cement is delivered in packages, words
if the mass % of CaO or SiO2 in an ingredient making up 10 % stating the type of cement, the name and brand of manufac-
by mass or more of the cement, is changed by 6 3 % or more turer, the mass of cement contained therein, and a list of
by mass (See Note 7). ingredients, using generic names in decreasing order of abun-
dance (See Note 8), shall be plainly marked on each package.
NOTE 7—For example, if the SiO2 content of the cement met the
requirement at 20 % by mass of the cement, retesting is required if the Provide similar information with the manufacturer’s certifica-
SiO2 content changes beyond the range of 17 to 23 %. tion accompanying the shipment of packaged or bulk cement.
NOTE 8—The following list contains suggested generic names for some
12. Inspection
possible ingredients of hydraulic cements. The list is representative and is
12.1 Inspection of the material shall be as agreed upon not inclusive.
between the purchaser and the seller as part of the purchase Class of Ingredient Examples of Generic Terms
contract.
Cement Portland cement, portland cement clinker.
Calcium Ingredient Calcium carbonate, limestone, lime, hydrated
13. Rejection lime, cement kiln dust (CKD).
13.1 At the option of the purchaser, material that fails to Pozzolan Class F fly ash, Class C fly ash, uncalcined
natural pozzolan, calcined natural pozzolan,
conform to the applicable requirements of this specification for silica fume.
the type specified shall be rejected. Report rejection to the Slag Granulated iron blast-furnace slag.
manufacturer or supplier promptly and in writing, stating the Additions Calcium sulfate, water reducer, accelerator,
retarder, water-reducing retarder, air-
specific reasons for rejection. entraining addition, processing addition.
13.2 At the option of the purchaser, packages more than 2 %
below the mass marked thereon shall be rejected, and if the 16. Storage
average mass of packages in any shipment, as shown by 16.1 The cement shall be stored in such a manner as to
determining the mass of 50 packages taken at random, is less permit reasonable access for proper inspection and identifica-
than that marked on the packages, reject the entire shipment. tion of each shipment and in a suitable weather-tight building,
13.3 At the option of the purchaser, bulk cement remaining container, or package that will protect the cement from
in storage for more than six months after testing, or packaged dampness and minimize warehouse set.
cement remaining in the possession of a vendor for more than
three months, shall be sampled and retested and rejected if it 17. Uniformity of Source
fails to meet any of the applicable requirements of this 17.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order,
specification. the manufacturer shall provide a report on the uniformity of
strength of cement from the source.
14. Certification
14.1 Upon request of the purchaser in the contract or order, 18. Keywords
a manufacturer’s report shall be furnished at the time of 18.1 blended hydraulic cement; hydraulic cement;
shipment stating the results of tests made on samples of the performance

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee C01 has identified the location of selected changes to this performance specification since the last
issue, C1157–09, that may impact the use of this performance specification. (Approved April 1, 2010)

(1) Revised Table 1.

Committee C01 has identified the location of selected changes to this performance specification since the last
issue, C1157–08a, that may impact the use of this performance specification. (Approved July 1, 2009)

(1) Revised the standard as a dual units performance specifi- (2) Revised the minimum strength requirements in Table 1.
cation.

Committee C01 has identified the location of selected changes to this performance specification since the last
issue, C1157–08, that may impact the use of this performance specification. (Approved December 15, 2008)

(1) Revised Table 1.

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