ASTM C1825-19
(Guide)Standard Guide for Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
Standard Guide for Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide is intended to provide guidance for developing ASTM unit specifications for nontraditional masonry units. The user of this guide is encouraged to review the Form and Style for ASTM Standards as well as the referenced unit specifications and test methods. Note that not all items presented in this guide are necessarily applicable or appropriate in all cases.
5.2 ASTM specifications are not intended for proprietary products, but rather for a class of products that multiple manufacturers can produce, and are intended to ensure performance using those constituent materials or processes. Therefore, specific attributes that only relate to a specific brand should be avoided.
5.3 This guide does not identify the complete range of considerations that may be required for a masonry unit manufactured using a non-traditional material. Traditional masonry units possess intrinsic properties that are commonly associated with masonry including but not limited to strength, fire resistance, durability, thermal and acoustical attributes.
5.4 Non-traditional masonry unit products may meet all the physical property requirements of an existing ASTM standard unit specification, when tested using ASTM standard test methods. Nevertheless, performance of non-traditional masonry units is not assured since the intrinsic properties that are associated with traditional masonry units and assemblies may not be specifically evaluated through testing for specification compliance. Additionally, compliance with the physical properties in existing unit specifications does not mean that non-traditional units are in compliance with those specifications as traditional unit standards are only applicable to units produced with those materials and processes defined within that specification (refer to Appendix X1).
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides general guidance for developing ASTM unit specification for masonry units manufactured with constituent materials, manufacturing methods, and combinations thereof, that are not included in a current ASTM standard. This guide shall not be construed as permitting the use of a product conflicting with requirements of the governing building code.
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C1825 −19
Standard Guide for
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Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1825; 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* D3273 TestMethodforResistancetoGrowthofMoldonthe
Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Cham-
1.1 This guide provides general guidance for developing
ber
ASTM unit specification for masonry units manufactured with
D3345 Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of Solid
constituent materials, manufacturing methods, and combina-
Wood for Resistance to Termites
tionsthereof,thatarenotincludedinacurrentASTMstandard.
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
This guide shall not be construed as permitting the use of a
Building Materials
product conflicting with requirements of the governing build-
E90 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne
ing code.
Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Elements
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
and Materials
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
E136 TestMethodforAssessingCombustibilityofMaterials
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Through Masonry
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.1 Terminology defined in Terminologies C1180 and
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1232 shall apply in this guide.
C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Bond Strength
3.2.1 non-traditional masonry units, n—masonry units
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
manufactured from constituent materials, methods, or combi-
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
nation thereof, that are not included in currentASTM masonry
C1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry
unit specifications.
Prisms
C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
4. Background of Guide
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
Box Apparatus 4.1 Traditional masonry units, such as brick, structural clay
C1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Pen- tile and concrete masonry units, have a long history of use as
etration of Masonry Wall Surfaces well as broad applications in masonry assemblies. Unit speci-
fications and test methods for these masonry units are well
established and based on historical performance, empirical
evidence, research, and testing. Applying existing unit speci-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
fications to non-traditional masonry units may not address all
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C15.12 on Alternative Masonry Materials and Related Units.
pertinent properties necessary to ensure performance in real
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally
world applications.
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approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1532–18 . DOI:
10.1520/C1825–19.
4.2 As manufacturers continue to innovate, opportunities
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
are created for units manufactured from non-traditional
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
materials, methods, or combination thereof, not currently
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. covered by any existing ASTM masonry unit specification.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4.3 Non-traditional masonry units m
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
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Designation: C1825 − 18 C1825 − 19
Standard Guide for
1
Developing Specifications for Masonry Units
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1825; 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.
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ε NOTE—Changes were editorially made throughout the standard in December 2018.
1. Scope Scope*
1.1 This guide provides general guidance for developing ASTM unit specification for masonry units manufactured with
constituent materials, manufacturing methods, and combinations thereof, that are not included in a current ASTM standard. This
guide shall not be construed as permitting the use of a product conflicting with requirements of the governing building code.
1.2 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1072 Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
C1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
C1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces
D3273 Test Method for Resistance to Growth of Mold on the Surface of Interior Coatings in an Environmental Chamber
D3345 Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of Solid Wood for Resistance to Termites
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E90 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
E136 Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C
E514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
G154 Practice for Operating Fluorescent Ultraviolet (UV) Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Terminology defined in Terminologies C1180 and C1232 shall apply in this guide.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 non-traditional masonry units, n—masonry units manufactured from constituent materials, methods, or combination
thereof, that are not included in current ASTM masonry unit specifications.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.12 on
Alternative Masonry Materials and Related Units.
Current edition approved July 1, 2018Dec. 1, 2019. Published August 2018December 2019. Originally approved in 2018. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as
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C1532–18 . DOI: 10.1520/C1825–18E01.10.1520/C1825–19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. 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
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4. Background of Guide
4.1 Traditional masonry units, such as brick, structural clay tile and concrete masonry units, have a long history of use as well
as broad applications in masonry assemblies. Unit specifications and test methods for these masonry units are well established and
based on historical performance, empirical evidence, research, and testing. Applying existing unit specifications to non-traditional
masonry units may not address all pertinent properties necessary to ensure performance in real world applica
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