ASTM C627-18

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Systems Using the Robinson-Type Floor Tester

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method provides a standardized procedure for evaluating performance of ceramic floor tile installations under conditions similar to actual specific usages. It can be used to make comparisons between customary basic installation methods, to establish the influence of minor changes in a particular installation method, and to judge the merit of proposed novel methods.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of ceramic floor tile installation systems, using the Robinson2-type floor tester.  
1.2 This test method is intended solely for evaluating complete ceramic floor tile installation systems for failure under dynamic loads and not for evaluating particular characteristics of ceramic tile, such as abrasion resistance. This test method does not claim to provide meaningful results for other than evaluating complete ceramic floor tile installation systems.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric (SI) units in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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: 28-Feb-2018
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• Technical Committee: C21 - Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products
• Drafting Committee: C21.06 - Ceramic Tile

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C627 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Systems Using
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the Robinson-Type Floor Tester
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C627; 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 2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
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Robinson-type Floor Tester
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of ceramic floor
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2 Deflection Gauge
tile installation systems, using the Robinson -type floor tester.
1.2 This test method is intended solely for evaluating
3. Summary of Test Method
complete ceramic floor tile installation systems for failure
3.1 This test method consists of preparing test assemblies
under dynamic loads and not for evaluating particular charac-
that duplicate the type of installation under consideration,
teristics of ceramic tile, such as abrasion resistance. This test
subjecting them to one or more tests on the Robinson floor
method does not claim to provide meaningful results for other
tester, and evaluating the results in a prescribed manner.
than evaluating complete ceramic floor tile installation sys-
Descriptionoftheinstallationmethodmustspecificallyinclude
tems.
all variables, for example, the type of materials and mixture
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
proportions of substratum, setting material, and tile grout; type
as the standard. The metric (SI) units in parentheses are for
of tile, installation technique, and cure.
information only.
4. Significance and Use
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 This test method provides a standardized procedure for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- evaluating performance of ceramic floor tile installations under
conditions similar to actual specific usages. It can be used to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. make comparisons between customary basic installation
methods, to establish the influence of minor changes in a
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
particular installation method, and to judge the merit of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the proposed novel methods.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Apparatus
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.1 Foundation for Tester—The foundation for the tester
shall consist of a minimum 4 by 4-ft (1220 by 1220-mm)
2. Referenced Documents
square and 1-ft (300-mm) thick cement slab. The testing
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surface of this slab shall be smooth, level, and flat with the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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maximum deviation from a true plane not to exceed ⁄32 in.
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
(0.8 mm).The foundation may be equipped for a bottom or top
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
driven tester. Please see X1.1 for construction details for a
foundation using a bottom driven tester that has been known to
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meet the requirements of the test method.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC21onCeramic
Whitewares and Related Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
5.2 Tester—The tester itself shall be a 150 6 5-lbs (68.1 6
C21.06 on Ceramic Tile.
2.3-kg) carriage in the shape of an equilateral triangle. Three
Current edition approved March 1, 2018. Published April 2018. Originally
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approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C627 – 10 . DOI:
swivel caster wheels shall be equally spaced in a circle with
10.1520/C0627-18.
15-in. (381-mm) radius from the center and fastened to the
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Detailed working drawings of the an apparatus known to meet the requirements
underside of the carriage at the intersection of the bisector of
of this standard are available at a nominal cost from ASTM Headquarters. Order
Adjunct No. ADJC062701.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Detailed working drawings for construction of a deflection gauge known to
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on meet the requirements of this standard are available at nominal cost from ASTM
the ASTM website. Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJC062702.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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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: C627 − 10 C627 − 18
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating Ceramic Floor Tile Installation Systems Using
1
the Robinson-Type Floor Tester
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C627; 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—Revised 5.4 editorially in July 2017.
1. Scope
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1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of ceramic floor tile installation systems, using the Robinson -type floor tester.
1.2 This test method is intended solely for evaluating complete ceramic floor tile installation systems for failure under dynamic
loads and not for evaluating particular characteristics of ceramic tile, such as abrasion resistance. This test method does not claim
to provide meaningful results for other than evaluating complete ceramic floor tile installation systems.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric (SI) units in parentheses are for
information only.
1.4 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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:
C144 Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
2.2 ASTM Adjuncts:
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Robinson-type Floor Tester
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Deflection GageGauge
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 This test method consists of preparing installation slabstest assemblies that duplicate the type of installation under
consideration, subjecting them to one or more tests on the Robinson floor tester, and evaluating the results in a prescribed manner.
Description of the installation method must specifically include all variables, for example, the type of materials and mixture
proportions of substratum, setting material, and tile grout; type of tile, installation technique, and cure.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method provides a standardized procedure for evaluating performance of ceramic floor tile installations under
conditions similar to actual specific usages. It can be used to make comparisons between customary basic installation methods, to
establish the influence of minor changes in a particular installation method, and to judge the merit of proposed novel methods.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C21 on Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C21.06
on Ceramic Tile.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010March 1, 2018. Published September 2010April 2018. Originally approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 20072010
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as C627 – 93 (2007).C627 – 10 . DOI: 10.1520/C0627-10E01.10.1520/C0627-18.
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Developed at the Research Center of the Tile Council of America, Inc. Detailed working drawings of the apparatus Detailed working drawings of the an apparatus known
to meet the requirements of this standard are available at a nominal cost from ASTM Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJC062701.
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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.
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Detailed working drawings for construction of the deflection gage a deflection gauge known to meet the requirements of this standard are available at nominal cost from
ASTM Headquarters. Order Adjunct No. ADJC062702.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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5. Apparatus
5.1 Foundation for Tester—The foundation for the tester shall consist of a nominally 4-ft (1220-mm) minimum 4 by 4-ft (1220
by 1220-mm) square and 1-ft (300-mm) thick cement slab with two 15- by 15-in. (380- by 380-m
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