ASTM C1532/C1532M-21

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

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Masonry specimens are sometimes removed as part of an assessment of the condition of masonry construction. Such specimens are commonly prepared for shipment to a laboratory where the specimens are assessed with visual techniques, petrographic techniques, or standard test methods. The process of selecting, removing, and shipping the specimens can have an effect on test results. This practice provides procedures for selecting, removing, and shipping masonry specimens removed from existing construction.  
4.2 The selection and removal processes described in this practice are primarily intended for walls. Selection and removal of masonry specimens from locations other than walls requires user judgment in order to obtain appropriate specimens.  
4.3 This practice also covers reporting of the selection, removal, and shipping processes. This information allows interested parties to assess the impact of these processes on test results.  
4.4 This practice does not address the use of test results conducted on removed masonry specimens. This practice does not determine whether the removed masonry materials met original specification requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the process of selection, removal, and shipment of masonry specimens from existing construction that are intended for testing. These specimens can be either individual masonry units or assemblages. Assemblages are a portion of existing masonry, typically consisting of masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcing steel, collar joint, and masonry accessories. The specimens may be taken from single- or multiple-wythe construction, or portions thereof. This practice also covers procedures for reporting as part of this process.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.  
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2021
• ICS: 91.080.30 - Masonry
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1532/C1532M − 21
Standard Practice for
Selection, Removal, and Shipment of Manufactured Masonry
1
Units and Masonry Specimens from Existing Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1532/C1532M; 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.
1. Scope* E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,With
Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a
1.1 This practice covers the process of selection, removal,
Lot or Process
andshipmentofmasonryspecimensfromexistingconstruction
that are intended for testing. These specimens can be either
3. Terminology
individual masonry units or assemblages. Assemblages are a
portion of existing masonry, typically consisting of masonry 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to
units, mortar, grout, reinforcing steel, collar joint, and masonry
accessories. The specimens may be taken from single- or Terminologies C1180 and C1232.
multiple-wythe construction, or portions thereof. This practice
4. Significance and Use
also covers procedures for reporting as part of this process.
4.1 Masonry specimens are sometimes removed as part of
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
an assessment of the condition of masonry construction. Such
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
specimens are commonly prepared for shipment to a laboratory
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
where the specimens are assessed with visual techniques,
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
petrographic techniques, or standard test methods. The process
used independently of the other, and values from the two
ofselecting,removing,andshippingthespecimenscanhavean
systems shall not be combined.
effect on test results. This practice provides procedures for
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
selecting, removing, and shipping masonry specimens re-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
moved from existing construction.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- 4.2 The selection and removal processes described in this
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. practice are primarily intended for walls. Selection and re-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- moval of masonry specimens from locations other than walls
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- requires user judgment in order to obtain appropriate speci-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the mens.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.3 This practice also covers reporting of the selection,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
removal, and shipping processes. This information allows
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
interested parties to assess the impact of these processes on test
results.
2. Referenced Documents
4.4 This practice does not address the use of test results
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
conducted on removed masonry specimens. This practice does
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
not determine whether the removed masonry materials met
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
original specification requirements.
5. Selection and Removal
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufac-
tured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on
5.1 Selection of Test Samples:
Research.
5.1.1 Visual Assessment—Prior to selecting specimens for
Current edition approved June 1, 2021. Published June 2021. Originally
removal, perform a visual survey of the exposed surface to
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as C1532–20. DOI:
10.1520/C1532_C1532M-21.
assess the in-place, undisturbed condition of the masonry wall
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and other related construction.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1.1.1 Record observations from the visual survey with at
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. least one photograph and optional drawings or sketches that
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C1532/C1532M − 20 C1532/C1532M − 21
Standard Practice for
Selection, Removal, and Shipment of Manufactured Masonry
1
Units and Masonry Specimens from Existing Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1532/C1532M; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This practice covers the process of selection, removal, and shipment of masonry specimens from existing construction that are
intended for testing. These specimens can be either individual masonry units or assemblages. Assemblages are a portion of existing
masonry, typically consisting of masonry units, mortar, grout, reinforcing steel, collar joint, and masonry accessories. The
specimens may be taken from single- or multiple-wythe construction, or portions thereof. This practice also covers procedures for
reporting as part of this process.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or
Process
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, refer to Terminologies C1180 and C1232.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on Research.
Current edition approved July 1, 2020June 1, 2021. Published July 2020June 2021. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20192020 as
C1532–19a.–20. DOI: 10.1520/C1532_C1532M-20.10.1520/C1532_C1532M-21.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 Masonry specimens are sometimes removed as part of an assessment of the condition of masonry construction. Such
specimens are commonly prepared for shipment to a laboratory where the specimens are assessed with visual techniques,
petrographic techniques, or standard test methods. The process of selecting, removing, and shipping the specimens can have an
effect on test results. This practice provides procedures for selecting, removing, and shipping masonry specimens removed from
existing construction.
4.2 The selection and removal processes described in this practice are primarily intended for walls. Selection and removal of
masonry specimens from locations other than walls requires user judgment in order to obtain appropriate specimens.
4.3 This practice also covers reporting of the selection, removal, and shipping processes. This information allows interested parties
to assess the impact of these processes on test results.
4.4 This practice does not address the use of test results conducted on removed masonry specimens. This practice does not
determine whether the removed masonry materials met original specification requirements.
5. Selection and Removal
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