ASTM C140-01
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
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1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and testing of concrete masonry units for dimensions, compressive strength, absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content. Flexural load testing and ballast weight determination of concrete roof pavers are also covered.
Note 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: C 140 – 01
Standard Test Methods for
Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related
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Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 140; 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 (e) 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 * ogy C 1232, and Terminology E 6 shall apply for these test
methods.
1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and testing of
concrete masonry units for dimensions, compressive strength,
4. Sampling
absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content. Flex-
4.1 Selection of Test Specimens:
ural load testing and ballast weight determination of concrete
4.1.1 For purposes of test, full-size concrete masonry units
roof pavers are also covered.
shall be selected by the purchaser or authorized representative.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should
The selected specimens shall be of similar configuration and
be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
dimensions. Specimens shall be representative of the whole lot
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
of units from which they are selected. If test specimens are
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
selected at the work site, units for moisture content tests shall
information only.
be sampled upon delivery to the purchaser and placed in a
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sealed container until the received weight (W ) is determined in
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
accordance with 4.3.2.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1.2 The term “lot” refers to any number of concrete
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
masonry units of any configuration or dimension manufactured
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
by the producer using the same materials, concrete mix design,
manufacturing process, and curing method.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Number of Specimens:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2.1 For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight
C 90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry
(density), and moisture content determinations, six units shall
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Units
be selected from each lot of 10 000 units or fraction thereof and
C 143 Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Con-
12 units from each lot of more than 10 000 and less than
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crete
100 000 units. For lots of more than 100 000 units, six units
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
shall be selected from each 50 000 units or fraction thereof
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Unit Masonry
contained in the lot. Additional specimens may be taken at the
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
discretion of the purchaser.
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lated Units
4.3 Identification:
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C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
4.3.1 Mark each specimen so that it may be identified at any
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E 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
time. Markings shall cover not more than 5 % of the superficial
E 6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Test-
area of the specimen.
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4.3.2 Weigh units for moisture content tests immediately
after sampling and marking and record as W (received weight).
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3. Terminology
5. Measurement of Dimensions
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209, Terminol-
5.1 Apparatus:
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
5.1.1 Measure overall dimensions with a steel scale having
Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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divisions not greater than ⁄10-in. (2.5-mm). Face shell and web
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
thicknesses shall be measured with a caliper rule having
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2001. Published February 2001. Originally
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divisions not greater than ⁄100-in. (0.25-mm) and having
published as C 140–38T. Last previous edition C 140–99b.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
parallel jaws not less than ⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) nor more than 1 in.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
(25.4 mm) in length.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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laboratories have limitations that limit the practicality of eliminating plate
5.2 Specimens—Three full-size units shall be measured for
bending entirely. Therefore the plate thickness requirements in 6.1
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