1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for masonry prism construction and testing, and procedures for determining the compressive strength of masonry, f mt , used to determine compliance with the specified compressive strength of masonry, f ` m . When this test method is used for research purposes, the construction and test procedures within serve as a guideline and provide control parameters.

1.2 This test method also covers procedures for determining the compressive strength of prisms obtained from field-removed masonry specimens.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete

C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

C476 Specification for Grout for Masonry

C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry

C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout

C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry

C1532 Practice for Selection, Removal, and Shipment of Manufactured Masonry Units and Masonry Specimens from Existing Construction

C1552 Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing

C1587 Practice for Preparation of Field Removed Manufactured Masonry Units and Masonry Specimens for Testing

E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials

E111 Test Method for Youngs Modulus, Tangent Modulus, and Chord Modulus

Keywords

compressive strength of masonry ( f mt ); masonry prism; masonry prism strength; masonry specimen; specified compressive strength of masonry ( f ???? m );

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 19.060 (Mechanical testing); 91.080.30 (Masonry)

DOI: 10.1520/C1314-07

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