ASTM C530-10

Standard Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standard for unglazed, structural clay nonloadbearing screen tile. This standard, however, does not cover the use of results from testing of tile extracted from masonry structures. Specimens in this standard shall be manufactured from clay, shale or similar naturally occurring substances and shall undergo firing. Two types of tiles shall be covered in this specification: the type STX and type STA. Tiles shall adhere to physical properties such durability. All the tiles shall be reasonably free from laminations and other defects.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers unglazed, structural clay, nonloadbearing screen tile.
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile extracted from masonry structures for determining conformance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Section 5) of this specification is beyond the scope of this standard.
1.3 Tile covered by this specification are manufactured from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between the particulate constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired bond in Terminology C1232).
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2010
• ICS: 81.080 - Refractories
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.02 - Brick and Structural Clay Tile

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C530-99(2005) - Standard Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM C530-12 - Standard Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1232-21a - Standard Terminology for Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C530 −10
StandardSpecification for
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Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C530; 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.
NOTE 1—Screen walls present many more exposed surfaces than other
1. Scope*
brick or tile walls, the question of durability and selection of grade may be
1.1 This specification covers unglazed, structural clay, non-
more critical in the screen walls. For this reason, these requirements are
loadbearing screen tile. more conservative than for brick.
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at 3.1.1 Grade SE—Screen tile exhibiting a uniformly high
resistance to disintegration by weathering or by freezing or
the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile
extracted from masonry structures for determining confor- thawing in the presence of moisture.
3.1.2 Grade ME—Screen tile exhibiting a moderate and
mance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Sec-
tion5)ofthisspecificationisbeyondthescopeofthisstandard. somewhat nonuniform resistance to weathering. Grade ME tile
exhibit good durability in areas of mild to moderate exposure
1.3 Tilecoveredbythisspecificationaremanufacturedfrom
but may not be adequate for severe exposures.
clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and
3.1.3 Grade NE—Screen tile for interior use (no exposure to
subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing).
rain or freezing).
The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between
3.2 When the grade is not specified, the requirements for
the particulate constituents to provide the strength and dura-
bility requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired Grade ME shall govern.
bond in Terminology C1232).
3.3 Grade SE tile may be accepted in lieu of Grades ME or
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and NE. Grade ME tile may be accepted in lieu of Grade NE.
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
4. Types
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
considered as requirements of the specification.
4.1 Two types of screen tile, based on dimensional
tolerances, are covered as follows:
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1.1 Type STX—Screen tile having a high degree of me-
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
chanical perfection and minimum size variation.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1.2 Type STA—Screen tile exhibiting characteristic archi-
and are not considered standard.
tectural effects resulting from a larger degree of size variation
2. Referenced Documents
than obtainable with Type STX.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 When type is not specified, the requirements for Type
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
STA shall govern.
Structural Clay Tile
C1232 Terminology of Masonry 5. Physical Properties
5.1 Durability—Screen tile shall meet the properties pre-
3. Grades
scribed in Table 1 for resistance to absorption.
3.1 Three grades of screen tile, based on relative durability,
are covered as follows:
6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
6.1 The dimensions of screen tile units shall be specified by
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
the purchaser.
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
NOTE 2—Since screen tile are available in numerous sizes and shapes,
C15.02 on Brick and Structural Clay Tile.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally the purchaser must specify these items. All sizes and shapes are not
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C530–99 (2005). DOI: necessarily available in all parts of the United States. Therefore, the
10.1520/C0530-10.
specifier should ascertain local availability before specifying a particular
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
unit size or pattern.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
6.2 No screen tile shall have greater dimensional variation
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. than that permitted in Table 2.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties
finished wall shall conform to an approved sample of at
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Designation:C530–99 (Reapproved 2005) Designation: C530 – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C530; 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 specification covers unglazed, structural clay, nonloadbearing screen tile.
1.2 The property requirements of this standardspecification apply at the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile
extracted from masonry structures for determining conformance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Section 5) of
this standardspecification is beyond the scope of this standard.
1.3 Tile covered by this standardspecification are manufactured from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and
subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between the
particulate constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired bond in
Terminology C43in Terminology C1232).
1.4The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards: C43Terminology of Structural Clay Products
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
Structural Clay Tile
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
3. Grades
3.1 Three grades of screen tile, based on relative durability, are covered as follows:
NOTE 1—Screen walls present many more exposed surfaces than other brick or tile walls, the question of durability and selection of grade may be more
critical in the screen walls. For this reason, these requirements are more conservative than for brick.
3.1.1 Grade SE—Screen tile exhibiting a uniformly high resistance to disintegration by weathering or by freezing or thawing
in the presence of moisture.
3.1.2 Grade ME—Screen tile exhibiting a moderate and somewhat nonuniform resistance to weathering. Grade ME tile exhibit
good durability in areas of mild to moderate exposure but may not be adequate for severe exposures.
3.1.3 Grade NE—Screen tile for interior use (no exposure to rain or freezing).
3.2 When the grade is not specified, the requirements for Grade ME shall govern.
3.3 Grade SE tile may be accepted in lieu of Grades ME or NE. Grade ME tile may be accepted in lieu of Grade NE.
4. Types
4.1 Two types of screen tile, based on dimensional tolerances, are covered as follows:
4.1.1 Type STX—Screen tile having a high degree of mechanical perfection and minimum size variation.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.02 on Brick
and Structural Clay Tile.
Current edition approved May 15, 2005. Published June 2005. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as C530–99. DOI:
10.1520/C0530-99R05.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C530–99 (2005). DOI:
10.1520/C0530-10.
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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.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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4.1.2 Type STA—Screen tile exhibiting characteristic architectural effects resulting from a larg
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