ASTM C473-10

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

ABSTRACT
These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum panel products. The test methos appear in the following order: (1) flexural strength (Method A); (2) core, end, and edge hardness (Method A); (3) nail pull resistance (Method A); (4) humidified deflection; (5) end squareness; (6) nominal thickness; (7) recessed- or tapered-edge depth; (8) width; (9) length; (10) water resistance of core-treated water repellant gypsum panel products; and (11) surface water resistance of gypsum panel products with water-repellant surfaces. For use in these test methods, a sample shall consist of gypsum panel products. Flexural properties of gypsum panel products are evaluated by supporting the specimen near the ends and applying a transverse load midway between the supports. The core, end, and edge hardness of gypsum panel products is evaluated by determining the force required to push a steel punch into the area of test. The ability of gypsum panel products to resist nail pull-through is evaluated by determining the loaded required to push a standard nail head through the product. The humidified deflection of gypsum panel products is evaluated by supporting a specimen that has been cut with the long dimension perpendicular to the machine detection, supported horizontally, and subjected to high humidity.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum panel products.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2010
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• ICS: 91.100.10 - Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar
• Technical Committee: C11 - Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
• Drafting Committee: C11.01 - Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C473-09 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM C473-12 - Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1658/C1658M-19e1 - Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1178/C1178M-18 - Standard Specification for Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1766-15(2019) - Standard Specification for Factory-Laminated Gypsum Panel Products
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C11-23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C318/C318M-13(2018) - Standard Specification for Gypsum Formboard
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1355/C1355M-96(2020) - Standard Specification for Glass Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Composites
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1396/C1396M-17 - Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1629/C1629M-23 - Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Products and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C587-04(2018) - Standard Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1789-14(2018) - Standard Test Method for Calibration of Hand-Held Moisture Meters on Gypsum Panels
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1177/C1177M-17 - Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1278/C1278M-17 - Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Gypsum Panel
• Effective Date: 15-May-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C473 − 10
StandardTest Methods for
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Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C473; 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* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum 2.1 ASTM Standards:
panel products. C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building
Materials and Systems
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
D3285 Test Method for Water Absorptiveness of Nonbibu-
Section
lous Paper and Paperboard (Cobb Test) (Withdrawn
Flexural Strength (Method A) 7
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Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method A) 8 2010)
Nail Pull Resistance (Method A) 9
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
Flexural Strength (Method B) 11
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method B) 12
Nail Pull Resistance (Method B) 13 ASTM Test Methods
Humidified Deflection 14
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
End Squareness 15
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Nominal Thickness 16
Recessed- or Tapered Edge Depth 17
3. Terminology
Width 18
Length 19
3.1 Definitions used in these test methods are in accordance
Water Resistance of Core-Treated Water-Repellent
Gypsum Panel Products 20 with Terminology C11.
Surface Water Resistance of Gypsum Panel Products
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
with Water-Repellent Surfaces 21
3.2.1 edge, n—the paper-bound edge, or long edge, as
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
manufactured.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only 3.2.2 ends, n—the end perpendicular to the paper-bound
edge or long edge.
and are not considered standard.
1.4 The text of these test methods references notes and
4. Sampling
footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and
4.1 For use in these test methods, a sample shall consist of
footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be
not less than 0.25 % of the number of gypsum panel products
considered as requirements of these test methods.
in a shipment, but not less than three gypsum panel products.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Test specimens shall be taken from the sample lot as indicated
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
in each method.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Conditioning
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 Conditionspecimenstoconstantweightatatemperature
of 85 6 15 °F (29.5 6 8.5 °C) and relative humidity of 50 6
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on
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Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and are the direct responsi- For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
bility of Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Products. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved May 15, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C473–09. DOI: The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
10.1520/C0473-10. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2% (Note 1). Test specimens individually after constant perpendicular to the long dimension of the test specimen. The
weight is reached and within 10 min upon removal from the bearing surface of the end supports shall be on the same plane
conditioning chamber. to ensure contact along the entire bearing surfaces. Supports
shall be not less than 12 in. (305 mm) in length. When a load
NOTE 1—Laboratory test results indicated that conditioning tempera-
isbeingapplied,theloadingbarshallbeincontactwiththefull
tures may range from 70 to 100 °F (21 to 38 °C) without significantly
width of the specimen. The load-bearing surface shall be
affecting the results. However, relative humidity is critical. This is the
reason for testing specimens within 10 min upon removal from the
parallel to the bearing surface of the specimen supports. The
conditioning chamber.
specimen and s
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Designation:C473–09 Designation: C473 – 10
Standard Test Methods for
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Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C473; 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 These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum panel products.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
Section
Flexural Strength (Method A) 7
Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method A) 8
Nail Pull Resistance (Method A) 9
Flexural Strength (Method B) 11
Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method B) 12
Nail Pull Resistance (Method B) 13
Humidified Deflection 14
End Squareness 15
Nominal Thickness 16
Recessed- or Tapered Edge Depth 17
Width 18
Length 19
Water Resistance of Core-Treated Water-Repellent
Gypsum Panel Products 20
Surface Water Resistance of Gypsum Panel Products
with Water-Repellent Surfaces 21
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 The text of these test methods references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes,
excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of these test methods.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
D3285 Test Method for Water Absorptiveness of Nonbibulous Paper and Paperboard (Cobb Test)
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions used in these test methods are in accordance with Terminology C11.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 edge, n—the paper-bound edge, or long edge, as manufactured.
3.2.2 ends, n—the end perpendicular to the paper-bound edge or long edge.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C11 on Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems and are the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee C11.01 on Specifications and Test Methods for Gypsum Products.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2009. Published September 2009. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C473–07. DOI:
10.1520/C0473-09.
Current edition approved May 15, 2010. Published June 2010. Originally approved in 1961. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C473–09. DOI: 10.1520/C0473-10.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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4. Sampling
4.1 For use in these test methods, a sample shall consist of not less than 0.25 % of the number of gypsum panel products in
a shipment, but not less than three gypsum panel products. Test specimens shall be taken from the sample lot as indicated in each
method.
5. Conditioning
5.1 Condition specimens to constant weight at a temperature of 85 6 15 °F (29.5 6 8.5 °C) and relative humidity of 50 62%
(Note 1). Test specimens individually after constant weight is reached and within 10 min upon removal from the conditioning
chamber.
NOTE 1—Laboratory test results indicated that conditioning temperatures may range from 70 to 100 °F (21 to 38 °C) without significantly affecting
the results. However, relative humidity is critical. This is the reason for testing specimens within 10 min upon removal from the conditioning chamber.
Method A—Constant Rate of Loading
INTRODUCTION
The following procedures are appl
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