ASTM C530-13

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2013
• ICS: 81.080 - Refractories
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.02 - Brick and Structural Clay Tile

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C530-12 - Standard Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Screen Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1232-21a - Standard Terminology for Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C530 −13
Standard Specification for
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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* 4. Classification
1.1 This specification covers unglazed, structural clay, non- 4.1 Three grades of screen tile, based on relative durability,
loadbearing screen tile.
are covered as follows:
1.2 The property requirements of this specification apply at
NOTE 1—Screen walls present many more exposed surfaces than other
the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of tile 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
extracted from masonry structures for determining confor-
more conservative than for brick.
mance or nonconformance to the property requirements (Sec-
tion5)ofthisspecificationisbeyondthescopeofthisstandard. 4.1.1 Grade SE—Screen tile exhibiting a uniformly high
resistance to disintegration by weathering or by freezing or
1.3 Tilecoveredbythisspecificationaremanufacturedfrom
thawing in the presence of moisture.
clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring substances and
4.1.2 Grade ME—Screen tile exhibiting a moderate and
subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing).
somewhat nonuniform resistance to weathering. Grade ME tile
The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between
exhibit good durability in areas of mild to moderate exposure
the particulate constituents to provide the strength and dura-
but may not be adequate for severe exposures.
bility requirements of this specification. (See firing and fired
4.1.3 Grade NE—Screen tile for interior use (no exposure to
bond in Terminology C1232).
rain or freezing).
1.4 The text of this specification references notes and
4.1.4 When the grade is not specified, the requirements for
footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and
Grade ME shall govern.
footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be
4.1.5 Grade SE tile may be accepted in lieu of Grades ME
considered as requirements of the specification.
or NE. Grade ME tile may be accepted in lieu of Grade NE.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.2 Two types of screen tile, based on dimensional
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
tolerances, are covered as follows:
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.2.1 Type STX—Screen tile having a high degree of me-
and are not considered standard.
chanical perfection and minimum size variation.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2.2 Type STA—Screen tile exhibiting characteristic archi-
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tectural effects resulting from a larger degree of size variation
2.1 ASTM Standards:
than obtainable with Type STX.
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
4.2.3 When type is not specified, the requirements for Type
Structural Clay Tile
STA shall govern.
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
3. Terminology
5. Physical Properties
3.1 Definitions—For definitions relating to structural clay
5.1 Durability—Screen tile shall meet the properties pre-
nonloadbearing screen tile, refer to Terminology C1232.
scribed in Table 1 for resistance to absorption.
1 6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
6.1 The dimensions of screen tile units shall be specified by
C15.02 on Brick and Structural Clay Tile.
the purchaser.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2013. Published December 2013. Originally
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as C530– 12. DOI:
NOTE 2—Since screen tile are available in numerous sizes and shapes,
10.1520/C0530-13.
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the purchaser must specify these items. All sizes and shapes are not
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on specifier should ascertain local availability before specifying a particular
the ASTM website. unit size or pattern.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties
7.2 Tile surfa
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Designation: C530 − 12 C530 − 13
Standard Specification for
1
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*
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 45) 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C1232 Terminology of 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.
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.
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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, 2012Dec. 1, 2013. Published December 2012December 2013. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 20102012
as C530– 10.– 12. DOI: 10.1520/C0530-12.10.1520/C0530-13.
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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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4.2.2 Type STA—Screen tile exhibiting characteristic architectural effects resulting from a larger degree of size variation than
obtainable with Type STX.
4.2.3 When type is not specified, the requirements for Type STA shall govern.
5. Physical Properties
5.1 Durability—Screen tile shall meet the properties prescribed in Table 1 for resistance to absorption.
6. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
6.1 The dimensions of screen tile units shall be specified by the purchaser.
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