ASTM C1232-10c

Standard Terminology of Masonry

SCOPE
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic definitions of terms specifically associated with manufactured masonry units and masonry constructed with manufactured masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units.
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry units, in particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62, C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C530, C652, C902, C1088, C1167, C1261, C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods C67.
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to concrete masonry units in particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90, C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634 and to Test Methods C140, C426, and C1262.  
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units in particular to Practice C1555 and to Specification C1386.
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay and concrete roofing tile units in particular to Specifications C1167 and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.  
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see Terminology C1180.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2010
• ICS: 01.040.91 - Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 91.080.30 - Masonry
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.08 - Terminology

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1232-10b - Standard Terminology of Masonry
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM C1232-12 - Standard Terminology of Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1272-22a - Standard Specification for Heavy Vehicular Paving Brick
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1405-23 - Standard Specification for Glazed Brick (Single Fired, Brick Units)
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1892/C1892M-22 - Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Masonry
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1180-22 - Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C139-22 - Standard Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins and Manholes
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1372-22 - Standard Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1825-19 - Standard Guide for Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1715/C1715M-22 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C216-23 - Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C212-22 - Standard Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1692-18 - Standard Practice for Construction and Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C426-23 - Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1623-22 - Standard Specification for Manufactured Concrete Masonry Lintels
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1232 − 10c
Standard Terminology of
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Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1232; 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* From Clay or Shale)
C34 Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic
Tile
definitions of terms specifically associated with manufactured
C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products (Withdrawn
masonry units and masonry constructed with manufactured
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2009)
masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars
C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manu-
C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units
factured Masonry Units.
Made From Clay or Shale)
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry
Structural Clay Tile
units, in particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62,
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime
C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C530, C652, C902, C1088,
Brick)
C1167, C1261, C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods C67.
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Fac-
ing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
terms associated with the standards specific to concrete ma-
sonry units in particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90, C129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry
Units
C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634
and to Test Methods C140, C426, and C1262. C139 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Con-
struction of Catch Basins and Manholes
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated
Masonry Units and Related Units
concrete masonry units in particular to Practice C1555 and to
C212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
Specification C1386.
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
Made from Clay or Shale)
terms associated with the standards specific to clay and
C279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
concrete roofing tile units in particular to Specifications C1167
C410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.
C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete
Masonry Units
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see
C530 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing
Terminology C1180.
Screen Tile
2. Referenced Documents C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry
2 Units Made From Clay or Shale)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C744 Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Sili-
C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made
cate Masonry Units
C902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving
Brick
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C936 Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving
C15.08 on Terminology.
Units
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2010. Published December 2010. Originally
C1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1232 – 10b. DOI:
From Clay or Shale
10.1520/C1232-10C.
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C1232 − 10c
C1167 Specification for Clay Roof Tiles freeze thaw resistance, n—the ability of masonry to maintain
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry integrity under the forces caus
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Designation:C1232–10b Designation: C1232 – 10c
Standard Terminology of
1
Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1232; 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 Thisstandardincorporatesgenerictermsandgenericdefinitionsoftermsspecificallyassociatedwithmanufacturedmasonry
units and masonry constructed with manufactured masonry units.These generic terms and definitions are used within the standards
developed by Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units.
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry units, in
particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62, C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C530, C652, C902, C1088, C1167, C1261,
C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods C67.
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to concrete masonry units
in particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90, C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634 and to Test Methods
C140, C426, and C1262.
1.4 Thisstandardincorporatestermsanddefinitionoftermsassociatedwiththestandardsspecifictoautoclavedaeratedconcrete
masonry units in particular to Practice C1555 and to Specification C1386.
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay and concrete roofing
tile units in particular to Specifications C1167 and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see Terminology C1180.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
C34 Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile
C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
C129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C139 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins and Manholes
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
C279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
C410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
C530 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C744 Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Silicate Masonry Units
C902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving Brick
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.08 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved JuneDec. 15, 2010. Published JulyDecember 2010. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C1232 – 10ab. DOI:
10.1520/C1232-10BC.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C1232 – 10c
C936 Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units
C1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made From Clay or Shale
C1167 Specification for Clay Roof Tiles
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C1261 Specification for Firebox Brick for Resi
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