ASTM C139-17

Standard Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins and Manholes

ABSTRACT
This specification covers solid precast segmental concrete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and suitable mineral aggregates, with or without the inclusion of other materials. The units are intended for use in the construction of catch basins and manholes. All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that interfere with the proper placing of the unit.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers solid precast segmental concrete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and suitable mineral aggregates, with or without the inclusion of other materials. The units are intended for use in the construction of catch basins and manholes.  
1.2 The text of this standard referenced 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 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-2017
• 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:C139 −17
Standard Specification for
Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins
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and Manholes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C139; 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.
1. Scope* C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
1.1 This specification covers solid precast segmental con-
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and
crete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and
Mortars
suitable mineral aggregates, with or without the inclusion of
C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
other materials. The units are intended for use in the construc-
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
tion of catch basins and manholes.
3. Terminology
1.2 The text of this standard referenced notes and footnotes
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
for this specification.
as requirements of the standard.
4. Materials
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1 Cementitious materials shall conform to the following
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
ASTM specifications:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1.1 Portland Cement—Specification C150.
and are not considered standard.
4.1.2 Blended Hydraulic Cements—Specification C595.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.3 Hydraulic Cement—Specification C1157.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.4 Ground Blast-Furnace Slag—Specification C989.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.5 Hydrated Lime—Type S of Specification C207.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1.6 Fly Ash—Specification C618.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.7 Siliceous and Pozzolanic Materials—Siliceous and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
pozzolanic materials shall conform to applicable ASTM
standards, or shall be shown by test or experience to be not
2. Referenced Documents
detrimental to the durability of the concrete.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Aggregates—Aggregates shall conform to Specification
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C33, except grading requirements shall not apply.
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
Masonry Units and Related Units
4.3 Other Constituents—Air-entraining agents, coloring
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
pigments, integral water repellents, finely ground silica, and
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
otherconstituentsshallbepreviouslyestablishedassuitablefor
poses
use in concrete masonry units and shall conform to applicable
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
ASTM standards or shall be shown by test or experience not to
be detrimental to the durability of the concrete masonry units
or any material customarily used in masonry construction.
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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 5. Physical Requirements
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
5.1 At the time of delivery to the site of the work, the units
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2017.PublishedJuly2017.Originallyapproved
in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C139 –14. DOI: 10.1520/C0139- shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.
17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or 6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.1 Thethicknessofanyunitshallbenotlessthan5in.(127
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. mm).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Strength and Absorption Requirements
8. Visual Inspection
Compressive Strength,
Water Absorption, 8.1 All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other
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min, lb/in (MPa)
3 3
max, lb/ft (kg/m )
defects that interfere with the proper placing of the unit.
(Average Gross Area)
Average of Individual Average of Individual
3 Units Units 3 Units Units 9. Compliance
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Designation: C139 − 14 C139 − 17
Standard Specification for
Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins
1
and Manholes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C139; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers solid precast segmental concrete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and suitable
mineral aggregates, with or without the inclusion of other materials. The units are intended for use in the construction of catch
basins and manholes.
1.2 The text of this standard referenced 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 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:
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Purposes
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply for this specification.
4. Materials
4.1 Cementitious materials shall conform to the following ASTM specifications:
4.1.1 Portland Cement—Specification C150.
4.1.2 Blended Hydraulic Cements—Specification C595.
4.1.3 Hydraulic Cement—Specification C1157.
4.1.4 Ground Blast-Furnace Slag—Specification C989.
4.1.5 Hydrated Lime—Type S of Specification C207.
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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 C15.03 on
Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2014June 1, 2017. Published January 2015July 2017. Originally approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 20112014 as C139
–11.–14. DOI: 10.1520/C0139-14.10.1520/C0139-17.
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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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4.1.6 Fly Ash—Specification C618.
4.1.7 Siliceous and Pozzolanic Materials—Siliceous and pozzolanic materials shall conform to applicable ASTM standards, or
shall be shown by test or experience to be not detrimental to the durability of the concrete.
4.2 Aggregates—Aggregates shall conform to Specification C33, except grading requirements shall not apply.
4.3 Other Constituents—Air-entraining agents, coloring pigments, integral water repellents, finely ground silica, and other
constituents shall be previously established as suitable for use in concrete masonry units and shall conform to applicable ASTM
standards or shall be shown by test or experience not to be detrimental to the durability of the concrete masonry units or any
material customarily used in masonry construction.
5. Physical Requirements
5.1 At the time of delivery to the site of the work, the units shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Table 1.
6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
6.1 The thickness of any unit shall be not less than 5 in. (127 mm).
6.2 Overall d
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