ASTM C1314-03b

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for masonry prism construction and testing, and procedures for determining the compressive strength of masonry, f'mt', used to determine compliance with the specified compressive strength of masonry,  f `m'. When this test method is used for research purposes, the construction and test procedures within serve as a guideline and provide control parameters.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2003
• ICS: 19.060 - Mechanical testing
• ICS: 91.080.30 - Masonry
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1314-03a - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM C1314-07 - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2007
• Referred By: ASTM D7147-21 - Standard Specification for Testing and Establishing Allowable Loads of Joist Hangers
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1825-19 - Standard Guide for Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1093-23 - Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1552-23 - Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1587/C1587M-21a - Standard Practice for Preparation of Field Removed Manufactured Masonry Units and Masonry Specimens for Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C901-18 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C90-22 - Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1716/C1716M-21 - Standard Specification for Compression Testing Machine Requirements for Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units, and Prisms
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003
• Referred By: ASTM C1298-21 - Standard Guide for Design and Construction of Brick Liners for Industrial Chimneys
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1314–03b
Standard Test Method for
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Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1314; 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.
1. Scope* C 1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
1.1 This test method covers procedures for masonry prism
Unit Masonry
construction and testing, and procedures for determining the
C 1552 Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Re-
compressive strength of masonry, f , used to determine
mt
lated Units, and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
compliance with the specified compressive strength of ma-
E 105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
sonry, f 8 . When this test method is used for research
m
E 111 TestMethodforYoung’sModulus,TangentModulus,
purposes, the construction and test procedures within serve as
and Chord Modulus
a guideline and provide control parameters.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.1 Definitions:
information only.
3.1.1 set—a set consists of at least three prisms constructed
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of the same material and tested at the same age.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2 Notations:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.1 f 8 —specified compressive strength of masonry.
m
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2.2 f —compressive strength of masonry.
mt
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.3 h —prism height.
p
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.4 t —least actual lateral dimension of prism.
p
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Significance and Use
C 67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
4.1 This test method provides a means of verifying that
Structural Clay Tile
masonry materials used in construction result in masonry that
C 136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
meets the specified compressive strength.
Aggregates
4.2 If this test method is used as a guideline for performing
C 140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
research to determine the effects of various prism construction
Masonry Units and Related Units
or test parameters on the compressive strength of masonry,
C 143 Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Con-
deviations from this test method shall be reported. Such
crete
research prisms shall not be used to verify compliance with a
C 144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
specified compressive strength of masonry.
C 270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
C 476 Specification for Grout for Masonry
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be
C 780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit
4.2.1 Appendix X2 includes guidance information for the
Masonry
researcher on aspects of materials, construction, and analysis.
5. Masonry Prism Construction
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
5.1 Construct prisms of units representative of those used in
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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C15.04 on Research. the construction. If units have flutes or ribs that project ⁄2 in.
Current edition approved December 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally
(12.5 mm) or more from the surface of the unit, remove those
approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 1314–03a.
flutes or ribs by saw cutting flush with the surface of the unit
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at the base of the flute or rib.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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C1314–03b
5.2 Construct a set of prisms for each combination of
materials and each test age at which the compressive strength
of masonry is to be determined.
5.3 Build each prism in an opened, moisture-tight bag large
enough to enclose and seal the completed prism. Construct
prisms on a flat, level base. Construct prisms in a location
where they will remain undisturbed until transported for
te
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