ASTM C1552-08
(Practice)Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice describes procedures for providing plane surfaces on the two bearing surfaces of units and prisms. The purpose of this standard is to provide consistent and standardized procedures for capping units and prisms for compression testing. The procedures are based on those contained (or previously contained) in Test Methods C 140, Practice C 617, and Test Method C 1314.
Note 2—Specimens capped using this practice will vary significantly in size and weight. Appropriate care and handling may differ based on specimen size and weight. Provide care and handling as needed to provide for proper capping based on the physical characteristics of the specimen being capped.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers apparatus, materials, and procedures for capping concrete masonry units, related units, including coupons or other specimens obtained from such units, and masonry prisms for compression testing.
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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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:C1552–08
Standard Practice for
Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and
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Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1552; 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* 3. Terminology
1.1 This practice covers apparatus, materials, and proce- 3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209 and Ter-
dures for capping concrete masonry units, related units, includ- minology C 1232 shall apply for this practice.
ing coupons or other specimens obtained from such units, and
4. Significance and Use
masonry prisms for compression testing.
4.1 This practice describes procedures for providing plane
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should
surfaces on the two bearing surfaces of units and prisms. The
be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
purpose of this standard is to provide consistent and standard-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
ized procedures for capping units and prisms for compression
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
testing. The procedures are based on those contained (or
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
previously contained) in Test Methods C 140, Practice C 617,
and are not considered standard.
and Test Method C 1314.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 2—Specimens capped using this practice will vary significantly
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
in size and weight. Appropriate care and handling may differ based on
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specimen size and weight. Provide care and handling as needed to provide
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
for proper capping based on the physical characteristics of the specimen
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
being capped.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Apparatus
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 CappingPlate—Ifused,thecappingplateshallbemade
C 140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
of steel having a thickness of not less than 1 in. (25.4 mm), or
Masonry Units and Related Units
a polished plate of granite or diabase at least 3 in. (76 mm)
C 617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Speci-
thick.The capping surface shall be plane within 0.003 in. in 16
mens
in.(0.075mmin400mm)andshallbefreeofgouges,grooves,
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
and indentations greater than 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) deep or
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Masonry
greater than 0.05 in. (32 mm ) in surface area. At the time of
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re- 1
capping, the capping surface shall be level within ⁄16 in. (1.6
lated Units
mm) over the length of the plate.
C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
5.1.1 Capping Wear Plate—If used, the capping wear plate
C 1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry
is placed directly on top of the capping plate and shall meet the
Prisms
requirements of 5.2. Do not use a capping wear plate with
sulfur capping materials.
NOTE 3—A capping wear plate has been found to reduce the potential
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufac-
of damage to the capping plate. The capping wear plate is typically more
tured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on
resistant to scratches and can be replaced at less cost than that required to
Research.
resurface the capping plate.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2008.PublishedJuly2008.Originallyapproved
in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C 1552 – 07.
5.2 Casting Plate—If used, the casting plate shall be of
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transparent glass with a thickness of not less than ⁄2 in. (13
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
mm). The casting plate shall be plane within 0.003 in. in 16 in.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. (0.075 mm in 400 mm).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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6. Materials 7. Procedure
6.1 Capping Materials:
7.1 Preparation of Specimens for Capping—Use an abra-
6.1.1 High Strength Gypsum Cement Capping Materials:
sive stone to remove loose protrusions from the surfaces of the
6.1.1.1 In addition to the compr
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Designation:C1552–07 Designation:C1552–08
Standard Practice for
Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and
1
Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1552; 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 practice covers apparatus, materials, and procedures for capping concrete masonry units, related units, including
coupons or other specimens obtained from such units, and masonry prisms for compression testing.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 140Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units Practice for Conducting an
Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
C 617Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the
Precision of a Test Method
C 1093Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
C 1209Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
C 1232Terminology of Masonry Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of aTest Method
C 1314Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Terminology
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209 and Terminology C 1232 shall apply for this practice.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Thispracticedescribesproceduresforprovidingplanesurfacesonthetwobearingsurfacesofunitsandprisms.Thepurpose
of this standard is to provide consistent and standardized procedures for capping units and prisms for compression testing. The
procedures are based on those contained (or previously contained) in Test Methods C 140, Practice C 617, and Test Method
C 1314.
NOTE 2—Specimens capped using this practice will vary significantly in size and weight.Appropriate care and handling may differ based on specimen
size and weight. Provide care and handling as needed to provide for proper capping based on the physical characteristics of the specimen being capped.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on Research.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2007.June 1, 2008. Published JanuaryJuly 2008. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20032007 as C
1552-03a.1552 – 07.
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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.
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5. Apparatus
5.1 Capping Plate—If used, the capping plate shall be made of steel and have having a thickness of not less than 1 in. (25.4
mm), or a polished plate of granite or diabase at least 3 in. (76 mm) thick. The capping surface shall be plane within 0.003 in. in
16 in. (0.075 mm in 400 mm) and shall be free of gouges, grooves, and indentations greater than 0.010 in. (0.25 mm) deep or
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greater than 0.05 in. (32 mm ) in surface area.At the time of ca
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