C881-15 Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems For Concrete
C881-15 Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems For Concrete
C881-15 Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems For Concrete
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C881/C881M − 15
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements of Bonding Systems
Type
Property
I II III IV V VI VII
Viscosity, Pa·s [P]:
Grade 1, max 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] ... ...
Grade 2, min 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] 2.0 [20] ... ...
Grade 2, max 10 [100] 10 [100] 10 [100] 10 [100] 10 [100] ... ...
Consistency, mm [in.]:
Grade 3, max 6.0 [1⁄4 ] 6.0 [1⁄4 ] 6.0 [1⁄4 ] 6.0 [1⁄4 ] 6.0 [1⁄4 ] 6.0 [1⁄4 ] 6.0 [1⁄4 ]
Bond Strength,
min, MPa [psi]:
Hardened Concrete to
Hardened Concrete:
2 days (moist cure) 7.0 [1000] ... ... 7.0 [1000] ... 7.0 [1000] ...
14 days (moist cure) 10.0 [1500] ... 10.0 [1500] 10.0 [1500] ... ... 7.0 [1000]
Freshly Mixed Concrete to
Hardened Concrete:
14 days ... 10.0 [1500] ... ... 10.0 [1500] ... ...
Thermal Compatibility ... ... passes test ... ... ... ...
Linear coefficient of
shrinkage on cure, max 0.005 0.005 ... 0.005 0.005 ... ...
Compressive Modulus,
MPa [psi]:
min 1000 [150 000] 600 [90 000] ... 1400 [200 000] 1000 [150 000] ... ...
max ... ... 896 [130 000] ... ... ... ...
Elongation at Break,
%, minB 1 1 30 1 1 ... ...
Contact Strength,
MPa [psi], min
2 days ... ... ... ... ... 7.0 [1000] ...
14 days ... ... ... ... ... ... 7.0 [1000]
A
Minimum gel time of 5 min when automated proportioning, mixing, and dispensing equipment are used.
B
Not required for Viscosity Grade 3 Systems.
8. Physical Properties skin, it shall be removed immediately with a dry cloth or paper
8.1 A mixture of Components A and B in the proportions towel, and the area of contact washed thoroughly with soap and
recommended by the formulator shall conform to the properties water. Solvents shall not be used, because they carry the irritant
prescribed in Table 1. into the skin. Cured epoxy resins are innocuous.
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component taken from containers show visual evidence of 11.2.3 Significance and Use—This test method is used to
variability, they may be combined into a single composite determine compliance with the requirements of the specifica-
sample. In place of the foregoing, packaged materials may be tion.
sampled by a random selection of containers of each compo- 11.2.4 Apparatus:
nent from each lot, provided such a procedure is acceptable to 11.2.4.1 Paper Cup—Approximately 250 cm3 [8 oz] un-
the purchaser. waxed paper cup.
11.2.4.2 Mixing Blade—Ordinary wooden tongue depressor
11. Test Methods or stick of similar size.
11.1 Consistency—Test Method to Determine The Consis- 11.2.5 Conditioning—Condition the individual components
tency of an Epoxy Resin System. and any equipment with which they will come in contact to the
11.1.1 Scope—This test provides a method for determining temperatures set forth in 11.1, depending on the class of system
the consistency of Grade 3 epoxy resin systems. in question, or to the temperature at which the material will be
11.1.2 Significance and Use—This test method is used to used, providing that temperature is within the ranges estab-
determine compliance with the requirements of the specifica- lished in 4.4 for Types I, II, III, and V. For Type VI and VII use
tion. the highest temperature of the specified class (Note 2). Prepare
11.1.3 Apparatus: 60 g of the bonding system for Types I through V and 4.0 L [1
11.1.3.1 Paper Cup—Approximately 0.100L [approxi- gal] for Types VI and VII using the procedures set forth in 11.1.
mately 3 oz.] unwaxed paper cup. 11.2.6 Procedure—Transfer as much as possible of the
11.1.3.2 Mixing Blade—Ordinary wooden tongue depressor sample into an approximately 250-cm3 [8-oz] unwaxed paper
or stick of similar size. cup and set it on a wooden surface in a location maintained at
11.1.3.3 Glass Panel. the original conditioning temperature and not subject to abnor-
11.1.4 Conditioning—Condition the individual components mal room air movement. Determine the time at which a soft,
and any equipment with which they will come in contact to the gelatinous mass forms in the center of the sample by probing
following temperatures: Class A, 0 6 1°C [32 6 2°F]; Class B, every 2 min with a wooden tongue depressor or similar device,
10 6 1°C [50 6 2°F]; Class C, 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F], Class D, starting 8 min after the beginning of mixing.
18 6 1°C [65 6 2°F]; Class E, 27 6 1°C [80 6 2°F]; Class F, 11.2.7 Report—The gel time is the interval between the
32 6 1°C [90 6 2°F] or to the temperature at which the beginning of mixing and the formation of the gelatinous mass.
material will be used (Note 2).
11.2.8 Precision and Bias:
11.1.5 Procedure—Prepare approximately 30 cm3 of the
bonding system. Weigh the necessary amounts of the compo- 11.2.8.1 Precision—The precision of the procedure in this
nents to an accuracy of 1% into a single, approximately test method for gel time is being determined.
100-cm3 [3-oz], unwaxed paper cup. Mix immediately with a 11.2.8.2 Bias—This test method has no bias since the values
wooden tongue depressor or stick of similar size. Note the time determined can only be defined in terms of this test method.
at which mixing begins. Mix for 3 min, taking care to scrape 11.3 Viscosity—Determine the viscosity of the freshly
the side and bottom of the cup periodically. Immediately apply mixed resin system by means of Test Method D2556, except
about 2 cm3 of the mixture to a glass panel. Form a semicy- that the determination shall be made at the temperature given
lindrical bead of the bonding system by drawing the applicator in 11.1 for the class of material in question and measurement
blade through the sample in a straight line with the panel at only one rotational speed is required.
horizontal. Immediately raise the panel to a position inclined at
no greater than 10° from vertical and with the bead horizontal. 11.4 Absorption—Determine the absorption by means of
Maintain the panel and sample at their original temperature Test Method D570. The test specimens shall have the shape
until the bonding system has cured, as determined by an and dimensions specified for molded plastics, shall be cured for
inability to indent it appreciably with a pencil point or 14 days at a temperature of 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F], shall be
fingernail. Determine the consistency by measuring the flow of tested in accordance with the procedure for 24-h immersion
the lower edge of the bead from its original position at three and shall be reconditioned, if necessary, as directed in Test
points along its length. Method D570.
11.1.6 Report—Report the average value to the nearest 1 11.5 Bond Strength—Determine the bond strength in accor-
mm in. [1⁄8 ]. dance with Test Method C882.
11.1.7 Precision and Bias: 11.5.1 Bonding Hardened Concrete to Hardened Concrete:
11.1.7.1 Precision—The precision of the procedure in this Types I, III, IV, VI, and VII Systems—Condition the mortar
test method for consistency is being determined. sections soaking in water and all equipment that will contact
11.1.7.2 Bias—This test method has no bias since the values the resin to the lowest application temperature of the specified
determined can only be defined in terms of this test method. class. For Class A, use a temperature of 2 6 1°C [35 6 2°F]
11.2 Gel Time: for the water soaking to prevent freezing. Condition and mix
11.2.1 Test Method to Determine the Gel Time of an Epoxy the resin components at 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F]. Apply the mixed
Resin System. epoxy to the mortar sections in accordance with Test Method
11.2.2 Scope—This test method determines the time after C882. Cure the specimens at the lowest application tempera-
mixing when an epoxy resin system gels. ture of the specified class. No more than 10 min shall elapse
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between the start of mixing and the placement of the specimens assemble the two half cylinders after 1 h for Type VI and 8 h
in the curing chamber. for Type VII. Cure at the assembly temperature for the
11.5.2 Bonding Freshly Mixed Concrete to Hardened Con- specified cure time shown in Table 1 and test at 23 6 1°C [73
crete: Type II and Type V Systems—Because Type II and Type 6 2°F] without delay (See Note 4). Contact strength is
V resins are appropriate for use only at temperatures that expressed in units of strength (MPa or pounds per square inch)
permit strength gain of the freshly prepared concrete, only the obtained after the specified time of cure shown in Table 1.
conditioning temperature for a Class C resin, 23 6 1°C [73 6 NOTE 4—The curing temperatures of these tests is not 23 6 1°C [73 6
2°F], need be provided. 2°F], but the test shall be run at 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F] to allow laboratories
11.6 Thermal Compatibility—Determine the thermal com- without testing chambers to run the tests. The testing shall be run without
delay after the specimens are removed from the curing chamber.
patibility in accordance with Test Method C884/C884M.
11.7 Heat Deflection Temperature—Determine the heat de- 12. Rejection and Rehearing
flection temperature in accordance with Test Method D648, 12.1 The purchaser has the right to reject material that fails
except condition, mix, cure, and start testing the resin compo- to conform to the requirements of this specification. Rejection
nents at 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F]. shall be reported to the producer or supplier promptly and in
11.8 Linear Coeffıcient of Shrinkage— Determine the linear writing. In case of dissatisfaction with the results of the test, the
coefficient of shrinkage in accordance with Test Method producer or supplier has the right to a rehearing.
D2566, except condition, mix, cure, and test the resin compo- 12.2 If all requirements of this specification are met, except
nents at 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F]. those pertaining to bond strength, the bond tests shall be
repeated. If the sample again fails to meet the bond strength
11.9 Compressive Yield Strength and Modulus—Determine
requirements, the entire lot shall be rejected.
the compressive yield strength and modulus in accordance with
Test Method D695. Condition and mix the resin components at 12.3 Retest—Lots of material that have been rejected may
23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F] and cure the specimens at the lowest be reworked by the producer to correct the defects and
application temperature of the specified class. No more than 10 resubmitted for test provided specific approval of the purchaser
min shall elapse between the start of mixing and the placement has been obtained for such resubmission. Before resubmission
of the specimens in the curing chamber. After the specified cure of the material, full particulars concerning the action taken to
time shown in Table 1, test at 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F] without correct the defects in the original material shall be made
delay (See Note 4). Use of a 25 × 25 × 50-mm [1 × 1 × 2-in.] available to the purchaser.
specimen is also acceptable. 13. Packaging and Package Marking
11.10 Tensile Strength and Elongation at Break—Determine 13.1 Packaging—The two components furnished under this
the tensile strength and elongation at break in accordance with specification shall be supplied in separate containers that are
Test Method D638. Condition and mix the resin components at nonreactive with the contents. They are usually supplied in
23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F] and cure the specimens at the lowest amounts such that the recommended proportions of the final
application temperature of the specified class. No more than 10 mixture can be obtained by combining one container of
min shall elapse between the start of mixing and the placement Component A with one container of Component B.
of the specimens in the curing chamber. After the specified cure
time shown in Table 1, test at 23 6 1°C [73 6 2°F] without 13.2 Marking—Containers shall be identified as “Compo-
delay (See Note 4). nent A—Contains Epoxy Resin’’ and “Component
B—Contains Curing Agent’’ and shall show the type, grade,
NOTE 3—Test Method D638 Type I test specimen is recommended for class, and color. Each container shall be marked with the name
testing of all epoxy-resin-base systems included in this specification.
of the formulator, the lot number, the date of packaging, the
11.11 Contact Strength—Determine the contact strength in quantity contained therein, and the recommended mixing ratio,
accordance with Test Method C882 except condition the by both weight and volume.
material and the specimens at the highest application tempera-
ture of the specified class and apply the bonding system at a 14. Keywords
thickness of 2 mm in. [1⁄16 ] on the slanted surface of each half 14.1 bonding; bonding systems; consistency; contact
cylinder. Maintain at the highest application temperature and strength; contact time; epoxy resin; gel time
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SUMMARY OF CHANGES
Committee C09 has identified the location of selected changes to this specification since the last issue,
C881/C881M–14, that may impact the use of this specification. (Approved Dec. 15, 2015)
(1) Added Note 3. (2) Revised Sections 11 and 14, and Table 1.
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