A3000-13 - Cementitious materials compendium Preface This is the fourth edition of the CSA A3000, Cementitious materials compendium. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2008, 2003, and 1998. Significant changes from the previous edition include the following: (a) ASTM reference publications have been updated to reflect current ASTM format. (b) The definition of "blended hydraulic cement" has been changed to "a single manufactured product". (c) The Clause 5.2.2 example has been modified for clarity. (d) Note 3 of Table 9 in A3000 has been modified to include guidance on the 18 month test period where it is recommended that SCM replacements higher than the identified minimums should also be tested. (e) Addition of a new Annex D to provide additional informative information on sustainable development and the cement industry. (f) The air content in Table 1 of A3002 has been changed for type N from 22 to 21 and for type S from 20 to 19 to harmonize with ASTM C91. (g) Further clarification has been added to Clause 12.9.1 of A3003 to note that the C3A is calculated in Portland cement. (h) Additional information has been added to Clause 3 of A3004-C8 to specify that mortar bars need to be stored in a sulphate solution for up to one year for Procedure A and up to two years for Procedure B. (i) Where possible, changes have also been made for the purpose of harmonization with ASTM specifications. (j) A3004-B8 has been added an an alternative test method for determination of heat of hydration by isothermal conduction calorimetry. (k) A number of minor editorial changes have also been completed to offer additional clarity to the user. (l) Reference publications have been updated to reflect current editions. CSA Group gratefully acknowledges the following funding stakeholders and the industry association for their contribution to the development of A3000: Lafarge Canada Inc., Ciment Quebec Inc., Holcim (Canada) Inc., ESSROC, Italcementi Group, St. Marys Cement Group, Lehigh Hanson, Colacem Canada Inc., Federal White, and Cement Association of Canada. These Standards were prepared by the Technical Committee on Hydraulic Cement and Supplementary Cementing Materials, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Concrete and Related Products, and have been formally approved by the Technical Committee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A3001-13 - Cementitious materials for use in concrete Scope 1.1 This Standard addresses the following aspects of cementitious materials: (a) their definitions; (b) their chemical, physical, and uniformity requirements; (c) the tests required; (d) the procedures for inspection and sampling; and (e) the units of measurement, packaging, marking, and storage. 1.2 The cementitious materials for use in concrete are classified as follows in this Standard: (a) portland cement; (b) blended hydraulic cement; (c) portland-limestone cement; (d) supplementary cementing materials; and (e) blended supplementary cementing materials. 1.3 In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 1.4 Values are given in SI (metric) units. The values given in parentheses are for information only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A3002-13 - Masonry and mortar cement Scope 1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements for masonry and mortar cement for use in masonry mortar. 1.2 In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A3003-13 - Chemical test methods for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry Scope 1.1 General Test methods in this Standard and the "D series" test methods of CSA A3004 address the chemical analysis of hydraulic cement and supplementary cementing materials. Note: For frequencies of chemical testing, see Table 1 of CSA A3004-A1. 1.2 In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A3004-13 - Test methods and standard practices for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry Scope 1.1 This Standard specifies the requirements of test methods and standard practices for hydraulic cements, supplementary cementing materials, and blended supplementary cementing materials. 1.2 This Standard is divided into test methods and standard practices, numbered as follows: (a) A1 to A6, representing dry tests; (b) B1 to B7, representing paste tests; (c) C1 to C9, representing mortar tests; (d) D1 and D2, representing tests on limestone; and (e) E1, representing the evaluation of alternative supplementary materials. 1.3 Each test method or standard practice contains a scope, reference publications, summary of test, equipment and materials, and test procedure. 1.4 In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A3005-13 - Test equipment and materials for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry Scope 1.1 This Standard specifies the materials and equipment used in testing hydraulic cements, supplementary cementing materials, and blended supplementary cementing materials. 1.2 In CSA Standards, "shall" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and "can" is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.