ASTM C901-10

Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the structural design and quality control of fabrication for load-bearing and non-load-bearing prefabricated masonry panels. Structural design of panels shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable local building code and the requirements specified. A quality control test shall be made in accordance with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the structural design and quality control of fabrication for load-bearing and non-load-bearing prefabricated masonry panels. Methods of prefabrication, field erection, and jointing are not covered in this specification.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2010
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.05 - Masonry Assemblies

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C901-09 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM C901-18 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C901 −10
Standard Specification for
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Prefabricated Masonry Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C901; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* C1717Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Ma-
sonry Wall Panels
1.1 This specification covers the structural design and qual-
E518Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
itycontroloffabricationforload-bearingandnon-load-bearing
2.2 Other Standards:
prefabricated masonry panels. Methods of prefabrication, field
TMS 402⁄ACI 530⁄ASCE 5Building Code Requirements
erection, and jointing are not covered in this specification.
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for Masonry Structures
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
TMS 602⁄ACI 530.1⁄ASCE 6 Specification for Masonry
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical 4
Structures
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3. Terminology
3.1 The terms used in this specification are identified in
2. Referenced Documents
Terminologies C1180 and C1232.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C67Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
4. Materials and Manufacture
Structural Clay Tile
4.1 Masonry—Masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcement,
C109/C109MTest Method for Compressive Strength of
anchors, ties, and accessories shall conform to
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
TMS602⁄ACI530.1⁄ASCE6.
Specimens)
C140Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
5. Structural Design
Masonry Units and Related Units
5.1 General—Structuraldesignofpanelsshallbeperformed
C270Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
in accordance with the provisions of the applicable local
C476Specification for Grout for Masonry
building code and the requirements of
C780Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction
TMS402⁄ACI530⁄ASCE5. Structural design of panels shall
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
consider all loading and restraint conditions from initial
Masonry
fabrication to in-service conditions in the completed structure,
C1019Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
including storage, transportation, and erection. The design
C1180Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
loads shall be of the type and magnitude required by the
C1232Terminology of Masonry
applicable building code. Panels and connections required to
C1314Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry
resist wind, seismic, or other dynamic loads shall be designed
Prisms
to resist the required positive and negative forces in all
C1357Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength
directions. The joints between dissimilar materials within each
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(Withdrawn 2016)
panel, between panels, and between panels and their structural
supports shall be designed to accommodate differential move-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on ment and deflections of each material, panel, and adjacent
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
building elements.
C15.05 on Masonry Assemblies.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally 5.2 Lifting Devices—Lifting devices and their connections
approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C901–09. DOI:
to the panels shall have an ultimate capacity of four times the
10.1520/C0901-10.
deadweightoftheappropriateportionofthepanel.Inclination
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
of the lifting forces shall be considered.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on Available from The Masonry Society, 3970 Broadway, Suite 201-D, Boulder,
www.astm.org. CO 80304–1135, http://www.masonrysociety.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations ingredients as given in Specifications C270 or C476.Ifa
high-bond mortar admixture is used, proportion and mix the
6.1 Standard Dimensions—The standard nominal widths
mortar and grout in accordance with the admixture manufac-
and heights of the panels shall be in multiples of nominal
turer’s s
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C901–09 Designation: C901 – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Prefabricated Masonry Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C901; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers the structural design and quality control of fabrication for load-bearing and non-load-bearing
prefabricated masonry panels. Methods of prefabrication, field erection, and jointing are not covered in this specification.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
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
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
C1357 Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength E72Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for
Building Construction
C1717 Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
E518 Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
2.2 Other Standards:
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TMS402/ACI530/ASCE5 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
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TMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6 Specification for Masonry Structures
3. Terminology
3.1 The terms used in this specification are identified in Terminologies C1180 and C1232.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Masonry—Masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcement, anchors, ties, and accessories shall conform to TMS602/
ACI530.1/ASCE6.
5. Structural Design
5.1 General—Structural design of panels shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable local building
code and the requirements of TMS402/ACI530/ASCE5. Structural design of panels shall consider all loading and restraint
conditions from initial fabrication to in-service conditions in the completed structure, including storage, transportation, and
erection. The design loads shall be of the type and magnitude required by the applicable building code. Panels and connections
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.05 on
Masonry Assemblies.
Current edition approved JuneDec. 15, 2009.2010. Published June 2009.December 2010. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20012009 as
C901–019. DOI: 10.1520/C0901-109.
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ForreferencedASTMstandards,visittheASTMwebsite,www.astm.org,[e-mail]ards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from The Masonry Society, 3970 Broadway, Suite 201-D, Boulder, CO 80304–1135, http://www.masonrysociety.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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required to resist wind, seismic, or other dynamic loads shall be designed to resist the required positive and negative forces in all
directions. The joints between dissimilar materials within each panel, between panels, and between panels and their structural
supports shall be designed to accommodate differential movement and deflections of each material, panel, and adjacent building
elements.
5.2 Lifting Devices—Lifting devices and their connections to the panels shall have an ultimate capacity of four times the dead
weight of the appropriate portion of the panel. Inclination of the lifting forces shall be considered.
6. Dimensions and Permissible Varia
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