CSA A3000:23 ✓ Most Recent

Preface 

This is the sixth edition of CSA A3000, Cementitious materials compendium . It supersedes the previous editions published in 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, and 1998. The following are the major changes to this edition: a) addition of testing frequencies for internal sulphate attack (see CSA A3004-C5); b) addition of chemical requirements for ground glass pozzolans; c) addition of lime-pozzolan activity test requirements for natural pozzolans; d) changes in the sulphate resistance testing requirements, allowing the use of CSA A3004-C6 for portland or portland-limestone cements; e) addition of a new test method for measuring the percent passing the 160-micron sieve to support the limit required for harvested fly ash (see Table A.3); f) creation of classes of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), allowing products from within the same class of SCM to be blended to produce a compliant type of SCM; g) removal of the LOI limit in Table 7 for natural pozzolans; h) added permissions for the use of ground glass in blended hydraulic cements with LOI restrictions; i) removal of atmospheric the steam test (CSA A3004-B4) along with requirements for masonry and mortar cement; j) removal of the autoclave expansion test (CSA A3004-B5) along with the requirements listed in CSA A3001, Tables 4, 5, 6, and 8 and CSA A3002, Table 1; k) removal of the heat of hydration, heat of solution test (CSA A3004-B7) along with the requirements listed in CSA A3001, Tables 4, 5, 6, and A.3, and all the related MH and LH type designations throughout compendium; and l) other changes to harmonize with various ASTM and ACI publications, including change of terminology from supplementary cementing materials to supplementary cementitious materials. CSA Group acknowledges that the development of this Standard was made possible, in part, by the financial support of the Cement Association of Canada. These Standards were prepared by the Technical Committee on Cementitious Materials Compendium, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Construction and Civil Infrastructure, and have been formally approved by the Technical Committee. This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

CSA A3001:23 - Cementitious materials for use in concrete 

Scope 

1.1 General 

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 Classifications 

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 cementitious materials; and e) blended supplementary cementitious materials. 

1.3 Terminology 

In these 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 Standards; "should" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standards. 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 Dual measurements 

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of these Standards. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

CSA A3002:23 - Masonry and mortar cement 

Scope 

1.1 General 

This Standard specifies the requirements for masonry and mortar cement for use in masonry mortar. 

1.2 Terminology 

In this Standard, "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; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. 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. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

CSA A3003:23 - 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 cementitious materials. Note: For frequencies of chemical testing, see Table 1of CSA A3004-A1. 

1.2 Terminology 

In this Standard, "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; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. 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. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

CSA A3004:23 - Test methods and standard practices for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry 

Scope 

1.1 General 

This Standard specifies the requirements of test methods and standard practices for hydraulic cements, supplementary cementitious materials, and blended supplementary cementitious materials. 

1.2 Test methods and standard practices 

This Standard is divided into test methods and standard practices, numbered as follows: a) A1 to A7, representing dry tests; b) B1 to B8, representing paste tests; c) C1 to C9, representing mortar tests; d) D1, representing a test on limestone; and e) E1, representing the evaluation of alternative supplementary materials. 

1.3 Contents of test methods and standard practices 

Each test method or standard practice contains a) a scope; b) reference publications; c) summary of test; d) equipment, and materials; and e) test procedure. 

1.4 Terminology 

In this Standard, "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; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. 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. 

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

CSA A3005:23 - Test equipment and materials for cementitious materials for use in concrete and masonry 

Scope 

1.1 General 

This Standard specifies the materials and equipment used in testing hydraulic cements, supplementary cementitious materials, and blended supplementary cementitious materials. 

1.2 Terminology 

In this Standard, "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; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. 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.