ASTM C426-16

Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is intended to evaluate the drying shrinkage characteristics of a given unit. The results of this laboratory method are considered in determining concrete masonry crack control provisions.  
Note 1: The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers a routine standardized procedure for determining the linear drying shrinkage of concrete masonry units or related concrete units under specified accelerated drying conditions.  
1.2 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.03 - Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C426 − 16
Standard Test Method for
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Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C426; 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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers a routine standardized proce- 3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply
dure for determining the linear drying shrinkage of concrete for this test method.
masonry units or related concrete units under specified accel-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
erated drying conditions.
3.2.1 linear drying shrinkage, n—in this test method, the
1.2 The text of this test method references notes and change in linear dimension of the test specimen due to drying
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and from a saturated condition to an equilibrium weight and length
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be under specified accelerated drying conditions.
considered as requirements of the standard.
4. Significance and Use
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1 This test method is intended to evaluate the drying
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
shrinkage characteristics of a given unit. The results of this
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
laboratory method are considered in determining concrete
and are not considered standard.
masonry crack control provisions.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Apparatus
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Strain Gauge—The instruments for measuring linear
drying shrinkage shall be so designed as to permit or provide
2. Referenced Documents
the conditions described in 5.1.1 through 5.1.5.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 2—Strain gauges may be obtained with various gauge lengths.
C490PracticeforUseofApparatusfortheDeterminationof
The 10-in. (254-mm) gauge length is recommended for use with regular
Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and
concrete masonry units, however, particular sizes of products may require
Concrete
other lengths. The length of the shrinkage specimen shall not be less than
required for a minimum gauge length (distance between gauge plugs) of
C1093Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
6 in. (152.4 mm).
Masonry
C1232Terminology of Masonry 5.1.1 A means of positive contact with the specimen that
will ensure reproducible measurements of length.
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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5.1.2 Means for precise measurement, consisting of a dial
B94.11M—1993 Twist Drills
micrometer or other measuring device graduated to read in
0.0001-in. (0.0025-mm) units, and accurate within 0.0001 in.
(0.0025 mm) in any 0.0010-in. (0.025-mm) range, and within
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
0.0002 in. (0.0050-mm) in any 0.0100-in. (0.254-mm) range.
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.1.3 Sufficient range to allow for small variations in the
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
gauge lengths.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2016.PublishedJuly2016.Originallyapproved
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in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C426–15 . DOI: 10.1520/
NOTE 3—If the shrinkage reference points are set carefully to position,
C0426-16.
2 a dial micrometer with a travel of 0.2 or 0.3 in. (5.1 or 7.6 mm) provides
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ample range in the instrument.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.1.4 Means for checking the strain gauge at regular inter-
the ASTM website.
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vals against a standard reference bar. The standard reference
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4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org. bar shall be protected from air currents by placing it inside a
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Designation: C426 − 15 C426 − 16
Standard Test Method for
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Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C426; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected 3.2.1 in February 2016.
1. Scope*
1.1 This test method covers a routine standardized procedure for determining the linear drying shrinkage of concrete masonry
units or related concrete units under specified accelerated drying conditions.
1.2 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C490 Practice for Use of Apparatus for the Determination of Length Change of Hardened Cement Paste, Mortar, and Concrete
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
2.2 ANSI Standard:
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B94.11M—1993 Twist Drills
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply for this test method.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 linear drying shrinkage, n—in this test method, the change in linear dimension of the test specimen due to drying from
a saturated condition to an equilibrium weight and length under specified accelerated drying conditions.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is intended to evaluate the drying shrinkage characteristics of a given unit. The results of this laboratory
method are considered in determining concrete masonry crack control provisions.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Strain Gauge—The instruments for measuring linear drying shrinkage shall be so designed as to permit or provide the
conditions described in 5.1.1 through 5.1.5.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.03 on Concrete
Masonry Units and Related Units.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015June 1, 2016. Published January 2016July 2016. Originally approved in 1958. Last previous edition approved in 20102015 as
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C426 – 10.C426 – 15 . DOI: 10.1520/C0426-15E01.10.1520/C0426-16.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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NOTE 2—Strain gauges may be obtained with various gauge lengths. The 10-in. (254-mm) gauge length is recommended for use with regular concrete
masonry units, however, particular sizes of products may require other lengths. The length of the shrinkage specimen shall not be less than required for
a minimum gauge length (distance between gauge plugs) of 6 in. (152.4 mm).
5.1.1 A means of positive contact with the specimen that will ensure reproducible measurements of length.
5.1.2 Means for precise measurement, consisting of a dial micrometer or other measuring device graduated to read in 0.0001-in.
(0.0025-mm) units, and accurate within 0.0001 in. (0.0025 mm) in any 0.0010-in. (0.025-mm) range, and within 0.0002 in.
(0.0050-mm) in any 0.0
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