ASTM C140-08a
Historical Standard: ASTM C140-08a Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods provide various testing procedures commonly used for evaluating characteristics of concrete masonry units and related concrete units. Methods are provided for sampling, measurement of dimensions, compressive strength, absorption, unit weight (density), moisture content, flexural load, and ballast weight. Not all methods are applicable to all unit types, however.
1.2 Specific testing and reporting procedures are included in annexes to these test methods for the following specific unit types:
| Annex A1 Concrete masonry units (Specifications C 90 , C 129 ) |
| Annex A2 Concrete and calcium silicate brick (Specifications C 55 , C 73 , C 1634 ) |
| Annex A3 Segmental retaining wall units (Specification C 1372 ) |
| Annex A4 Concrete interlocking paving units (Specification C 936 ) |
| Annex A5 Concrete grid paving units (Specification C 1319 ) |
| Annex A6 Concrete roof pavers (Specification C 1491 ) |
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods are also applicable to other types of units not referenced in these test methods, but specific testing and reporting requirements for those units are not included.
1.4 These test methods include the following sections:
| Section | |
|---|---|
| Scope | 1 |
| Referenced Documents | 2 |
| Terminology | 3 |
| Significance and Use | 4 |
| Sampling | 5 |
| Measurement of Dimensions | 6 |
| Compressive Strength | 7 |
| Absorption | 8 |
| Calculations | 9 |
| Report | 10 |
| Keywords | 11 |
| Annexes Test Procedures | |
| Concrete Masonry Units | Annex A1 |
| Concrete and Calcium Silicate Brick | Annex A2 |
| Segmental Retaining Wall Units | Annex A3 |
| Concrete Interlocking Paving Units | Annex A4 |
| Concrete Grid Paving Units | Annex A5 |
| Concrete Roof Pavers | Annex A6 |
| Determining Plate Thickness Requirements for Compression Testing | Annex A7 |
| Worksheet and Test Report for Concrete Masonry Units | Appendix X1 |
Note 1The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093 .
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except in Annex A4, where SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses throughout are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C143/C143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C936/C936M Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1319 Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units
C1372 Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units
C1491 Specification for Concrete Roof Pavers
C1552 Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
C1634 Specification for Concrete Facing Brick
D6684 Specification for Materials and Manufacture of Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) Revetment Systems
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
Keywords
absorption; compressive strength; concrete masonry units; density; equivalent thickness; equivalent web thickness; face shell; moisture content; roof paver; web thickness; webs;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)
DOI: 10.1520/C0140-08A
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