ASTM C530-13(2017)

Standard Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standard for unglazed, structural clay nonloadbearing screen tile. This standard, however, does not cover the use of results from testing of tile extracted from masonry structures. Specimens in this standard shall be manufactured from clay, shale or similar naturally occurring substances and shall undergo firing. Two types of tiles shall be covered in this specification: the type STX and type STA. Tiles shall adhere to physical properties such durability. All the tiles shall be reasonably free from laminations and other defects.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers unglazed, structural clay, nonloadbearing screen tile.  
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile extracted from masonry structures for determining conformance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Section 5) of this specification is beyond the scope of this standard.  
1.3 Tile covered by this specification are manufactured from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between the particulate constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired bond in Terminology C1232).  
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2017
• ICS: 81.080 - Refractories
• Technical Committee: C15 - Masonry – Manufactured Masonry Units, Mortars and Grouts
• Drafting Committee: C15.02 - Brick and Structural Clay Tile

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C530 − 13 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C530; 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 C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
Structural Clay Tile
1.1 This specification covers unglazed, structural clay, non-
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
loadbearing screen tile.
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at
3. Terminology
the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to structural clay
extracted from masonry structures for determining confor-
nonloadbearing screen tile, refer to Terminology C1232.
mance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Sec-
tion 5) of this specification is beyond the scope of this standard.
4. Classification
1.3 Tile covered by this specification are manufactured from
clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and 4.1 Three grades of screen tile, based on relative durability,
subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). are covered as follows:
The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between
NOTE 1—Screen walls present many more exposed surfaces than other
the particulate constituents to provide the strength and dura-
brick or tile walls, the question of durability and selection of grade may be
bility requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired
more critical in the screen walls. For this reason, these requirements are
bond in Terminology C1232). more conservative than for brick.
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and 4.1.1 Grade SE—Screen tile exhibiting a uniformly high
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
resistance to disintegration by weathering or by freezing or
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be thawing in the presence of moisture.
considered as requirements of the specification.
4.1.2 Grade ME—Screen tile exhibiting a moderate and
somewhat nonuniform resistance to weathering. Grade ME tile
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
exhibit good durability in areas of mild to moderate exposure
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
but may not be adequate for severe exposures.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1.3 Grade NE—Screen tile for interior use (no exposure to
and are not considered standard.
rain or freezing).
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.4 When the grade is not specified, the requirements for
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Grade ME shall govern.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.5 Grade SE tile may be accepted in lieu of Grades ME
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical or NE. Grade ME tile may be accepted in lieu of Grade NE.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 Two types of screen tile, based on dimensional
tolerances, are covered as follows:
2. Referenced Documents
4.2.1 Type STX—Screen tile having a high degree of me-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
chanical perfection and minimum size variation.
4.2.2 Type STA—Screen tile exhibiting characteristic archi-
tectural effects resulting from a larger degree of size variation
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
than obtainable with Type STX.
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
4.2.3 When type is not specified, the requirements for Type
C15.02 on Brick and Structural Clay Tile.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published December 2013. Originally
STA shall govern.
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C530– 13. DOI:
10.1520/C0530-13R17.
5. Physical Properties
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1 Durability—Screen tile shall meet the proper
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Designation: C530 − 13 C530 − 13 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C530; 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*Scope
1.1 This specification covers unglazed, structural clay, nonloadbearing screen tile.
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile extracted
from masonry structures for determining conformance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Section 5) of this
specification is beyond the scope of this standard.
1.3 Tile covered by this specification are manufactured from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and subjected
to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between the particulate
constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired bond in Terminology
C1232).
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification.
1.5 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.
1.6 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
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to structural clay nonloadbearing screen tile, refer to Terminology C1232.
4. Classification
4.1 Three grades of screen tile, based on relative durability, are covered as follows:
NOTE 1—Screen walls present many more exposed surfaces than other brick or tile walls, the question of durability and selection of grade may be more
critical in the screen walls. For this reason, these requirements are more conservative than for brick.
4.1.1 Grade SE—Screen tile exhibiting a uniformly high resistance to disintegration by weathering or by freezing or thawing
in the presence of moisture.
4.1.2 Grade ME—Screen tile exhibiting a moderate and somewhat nonuniform resistance to weathering. Grade ME tile exhibit
good durability in areas of mild to moderate exposure but may not be adequate for severe exposures.
4.1.3 Grade NE—Screen tile for interior use (no exposure to rain or freezing).
4.1.4 When the grade is not specified, the requirements for Grade ME shall govern.
4.1.5 Grade SE tile may be accepted in lieu of Grades ME or NE. Grade ME tile may be accepted in lieu of Grade NE.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.02 on Brick
and Structural Clay Tile.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2013Dec. 1, 2017. Published December 2013. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 20122013 as
C530– 12.– 13. DOI: 10.1520/C0530-13.10.1520/C0530-13R17.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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
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C530 − 13 (2017)
4.2 Two types of screen tile, based on dimensional tolerances, are covered as follows:
4.2.1 Type STX—Screen tile having a high degree of mechanical perfection and minimum size variation.
4.2.2 Type STA—Screen tile exhibiting characteristic architectural effects resulting from a larger degree of size variation than
obtainable
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