ASTM C140-01ae1
(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: C 140 – 01a
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.
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e NOTE—Equation 4 was corrected editorially in July 2001.
1. Scope * 3. Terminology
1.1 These test methods cover the sampling and testing of 3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C 1209, Terminol-
concrete masonry units for dimensions, compressive strength, ogy C 1232, and Terminology E 6 shall apply for these test
absorption, unit weight (density), and moisture content. Flex- methods.
ural load testing and ballast weight determination of concrete
4. Sampling
roof pavers are also covered.
4.1 Selection of Test Specimens:
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should
4.1.1 For purposes of test, full-size concrete masonry units
be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
shall be selected by the purchaser or authorized representative.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
The selected specimens shall be of similar configuration and
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
dimensions. Specimens shall be representative of the whole lot
information only.
of units from which they are selected. If test specimens are
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
selected at the work site, units for moisture content tests shall
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
be sampled upon delivery to the purchaser and placed in a
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
sealed container until the received weight (W ) is determined in
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priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
accordance with 4.3.2.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1.2 The term “lot” refers to any number of concrete
masonry units of any configuration or dimension manufactured
2. Referenced Documents
by the producer using the same materials, concrete mix design,
2.1 ASTM Standards:
manufacturing process, and curing method.
C 90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry
4.2 Number of Specimens:
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Units
4.2.1 For the compressive strength, absorption, unit weight
C 143 Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic- Cement Con-
(density), and moisture content determinations, six units shall
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crete
be selected from each lot of 10 000 units or fraction thereof and
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
12 units from each lot of more than 10 000 and less than
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Unit Masonry
100 000 units. For lots of more than 100 000 units, six units
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
shall be selected from each 50 000 units or fraction thereof
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lated Units
contained in the lot. Additional specimens may be taken at the
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C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
discretion of the purchaser.
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E 4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
4.3 Identification:
E 6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Test-
4.3.1 Mark each specimen so that it may be identified at any
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time. Markings shall cover not more than 5 % of the superficial
area of the specimen.
4.3.2 Weigh units for moisture content tests immediately
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
after sampling and marking and record as W (received weight).
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Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
5. Measurement of Dimensions
Current edition approved June 10, 2001. Published August 2001. Originally
published as C 140–38T. Last previous edition C 140–00.
5.1 Apparatus:
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.
5.1.1 Measure overall dimensions with a steel scale having
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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4 divisions not greater than ⁄10-in. (2.5-mm). Face shell and web
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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influence the failure mechanisms of the tested specimens. The magnitude
thicknesses shall be measured with a caliper rule having
1 of this effect is controlled by the stiffness of the plate, the size of the
divisions not greater than ⁄100-in. (0.25-mm) and having
specimen tested, and the strength of the specimen. Tested compressive
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parallel jaws not less than ⁄2 in. (12
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