ASTM C140-05
(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:C140–05
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* 4. Sampling
1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and testing of 4.1 Selection of Test Specimens:
concrete masonry units for dimensions, compressive strength, 4.1.1 For purposes of test, full-size concrete masonry units
absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content. Flex- shall be selected by the purchaser or authorized representative.
ural load testing and ballast weight determination of concrete The selected specimens shall be of similar configuration and
roof pavers are also covered. dimensions. Specimens shall be representative of the whole lot
of units from which they are selected.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should
4.1.2 The term “lot” refers to any number of concrete
be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
masonry units of any configuration or dimension manufactured
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
by the producer using the same materials, concrete mix design,
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
manufacturing process, and curing method.
information only.
4.2 Number of Specimens:
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2.1 For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
(density), and moisture content determinations, six units shall
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
beselectedfromeachlotof10 000unitsorfractionthereofand
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
12 units from each lot of more than 10 000 and less than
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
100 000 units. For lots of more than 100 000 units, six units
shall be selected from each 50 000 units or fraction thereof
2. Referenced Documents
contained in the lot. Additional specimens shall be taken if
2.1 ASTM Standards:
directed by the purchaser.
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry
4.3 Identification:
Units
4.3.1 Mark each specimen so that it may be identified at any
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic- Ce-
time. Markings shall cover not more than 5 % of the superficial
ment Concrete
area of the specimen.
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
4.3.2 Weigh units for moisture content tests immediately
Unit Masonry
after sampling and marking and record as W (received
r
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
weight).
lated Units
C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
5. Measurement of Dimensions
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Test-
5.1 Apparatus:
ing
5.1.1 Measure overall dimensions with a steel scale having
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divisions not greater than ⁄10-in. (2.5-mm). Face shell and web
3. Terminology
thicknesses shall be measured with a caliper rule having
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209, Terminol-
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divisions not greater than ⁄100-in. (0.25-mm) and having
ogy C 1232, and Terminology E6 shall apply for these test
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parallel jaws not less than ⁄2 in. (12.7 mm) nor more than 1 in.
methods.
(25.4 mm) in length.
5.2 Specimens—Three full-size units shall be measured for
1 width, height, and length, and minimum thicknesses of face
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
shells and webs.
Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
NOTE 2—The same specimens may be used in other tests.
Current edition approved July 1, 2005. Published August 2005. Originally
approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 140 – 03.
*ASummary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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NOTE 4—Annex A1 includes guidance on determining the required
5.3 Measurements:
plate thicknesses based on the configurations of the test specimen and the
5.3.1 For each unit, measure and record the width (W)
test machine.
across the top and bottom bearing surfaces at mid-length,
6.2 Test Specimens:
height (H) at mid-length of each face, and length (L)at
mid-height of each face. 6.2.1 Of the six units sampled, three shall be tested in
compression.After deli
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