ASTM C140-06

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

SCOPE
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.
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-2006
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.03 - Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C140-05a - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2006
• Replaced By: ASTM C140-07 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2007
• Referred By: ASTM C901-18 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2006
• Referred By: ASTM C1790-21 - Standard Specification for Fly Ash Facing Brick
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2006

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C140–06
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* E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Test-
ing
1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and testing of
concrete masonry units for dimensions, compressive strength,
3. Terminology
absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content. Flex-
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209, Terminol-
ural load testing and ballast weight determination of concrete
ogy C 1232, and Terminology E6 shall apply for these test
roof pavers are also covered.
methods.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should
be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
4. Sampling
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 4.1 Selection of Test Specimens:
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4.1.1 For purposes of test, full-size concrete masonry units
information only. shall be selected by the purchaser or authorized representative.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
The selected specimens shall be of similar configuration and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the dimensions. Specimens shall be representative of the whole lot
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
of units from which they are selected.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- 4.1.2 The term “lot” refers to any number of concrete
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
masonry units of any configuration or dimension manufactured
by the producer using the same materials, concrete mix design,
2. Referenced Documents
manufacturing process, and curing method.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.2 Number of Specimens:
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry
4.2.1 For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight
Units
(density), and moisture content determinations, six units shall
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-
beselectedfromeachlotof10 000unitsorfractionthereofand
Cement Concrete
12 units from each lot of more than 10 000 and less than
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
100 000 units. For lots of more than 100 000 units, six units
Unit Masonry
shall be selected from each 50 000 units or fraction thereof
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
contained in the lot. Additional specimens shall be taken if
lated Units
directed by the purchaser.
C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
4.3 Identification:
C 1552 Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Re-
4.3.1 Mark each specimen so that it may be identified at any
lated Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
time. Markings shall cover not more than 5 % of the superficial
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
area of the specimen.
4.4 Received Weight:
4.4.1 Weigh each specimen immediately after sampling and
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
marking, and record as W (received weight). Record time and
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Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
place W was measured.
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units. r
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2006. Published December 2006. Originally
NOTE 2—Received weights often have direct relationships with other
approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C 140 – 05a.
2 unit properties and are therefore a useful method of evaluating results or
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
for sorting purposes. The weight of a concrete masonry unit changes with
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
time and exposure conditions, primarily as a result of the moisture within
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the unit. Therefore, to understand the context of a received weight value,
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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