ASTM C1552-08a
Historical Standard: ASTM C1552-08a Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
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ASTM C1552
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers apparatus, materials, and procedures for capping concrete masonry units, related units, including coupons or other specimens obtained from such units, and masonry prisms for compression testing.
Note 1The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093 .
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
Keywords
cap; capping; capping materials; capping plate; casting plate; compressive strength; gypsum cement; sulfur;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.080.30 (Masonry)
DOI: 10.1520/C1552-08A
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