This Standard sets out a range of methods for testing mortar used or being investigated for use in the construction of masonry in accordance with AS 3700 excluding mortars intended to be used in thin bed construction. Each method provides a method for obtaining a single sample. The way in which it is applied would depend on the particular circumstance of the investigation and should be specified accordingly.NOTE: nformation on the selection of mortar type, the use of mortar in masonry construction, and tests for the determination of flexural strength and compressive strength of masonry units bonded with mortar are given in AS 3700.

First published as AS A123-1963.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2701.1-1984, AS 2701.2-1984, AS 2701.3-1984, AS 2701.6-1984, AS 2701.7-1984, AS 2701.8-1984 and AS 2701.10-1984.AS 2701.1-1984, AS 2701.2-1984, AS 2701.3-1984, AS 2701.6-1984, AS 2701.7-1984, AS 2701.8-1984 and AS 2701.10-1984 revised, amalgamated and redesignated as AS 2701-2001.Reconfirmed 2015. Originated as ASA 123-1963. Previous editions AS 2701.1-1984, AS 2701.2-1984, AS 2701.3-1984, AS 2701.6-1984, AS 2701.7-1984, AS 2701.8-1984 and AS 2701.10-1984. AS 2701.1-1984, AS 2701.2-1984, AS 2701.3-1984, AS 2701.6-1984, AS 2701.7-1984, AS 2701.8-1984 and AS 2701.10-1984 revised, amalgamated and redesignated AS 2701-2001.