ASTM C140-08a

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods provide general testing requirements for application to a broad range of concrete products. Those general testing requirements are included in the body of this standard.  
Note 2—Consult manufacturer, supplier, product specifications, or other resources for more specific measurement or testing guidelines for those products not addressed with the annex of this standard.  
These test methods provide specific testing requirements in two distinct sections, the requirements applicable to all units covered by these test methods and those applicable to the specific unit types. The requirements applicable to all units are included in the body of these test methods and those applicable to the specific unit types are included within the annexes.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods provide various testing procedures commonly used for evaluating characteristics of concrete masonry units and related concrete units. Methods are provided for sampling, measurement of dimensions, compressive strength, absorption, unit weight (density), moisture content, flexural load, and ballast weight. Not all methods are applicable to all unit types, however.
1.2 Specific testing and reporting procedures are included in annexes to these test methods for the following specific unit types: Annex A1—Concrete masonry units (Specifications C 90, C 129) Annex A2—Concrete and calcium silicate brick (Specifications C 55, C 73, C 1634) Annex A3—Segmental retaining wall units (Specification C 1372) Annex A4—Concrete interlocking paving units (Specification C 936) Annex A5—Concrete grid paving units (Specification C 1319) Annex A6—Concrete roof pavers (Specification C 1491)
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods are also applicable to other types of units not referenced in these test methods, but specific testing and reporting requirements for those units are not included.
1.4 These test methods include the following sections: Section Scope1 Referenced Documents2 Terminology3 Significance and Use4 Sampling5 Measurement of Dimensions6 Compressive Strength7 Absorption8 Calculations9 Report10 Keywords11 Annexes—Test Procedures Concrete Masonry UnitsAnnex A1 Concrete and Calcium Silicate BrickAnnex A2 Segmental Retaining Wall UnitsAnnex A3 Concrete Interlocking Paving UnitsAnnex A4 Concrete Grid Paving UnitsAnnex A5 Concrete Roof PaversAnnex A6 Determining Plate Thickness Requirements for Compression TestingAnnex A7 Worksheet and Test Report for Concrete Masonry UnitsAppendix X1
Note 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except in Annex A4, where SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses throughout are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2008
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.03 - Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C140-08 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM C140-09 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1790-21 - Standard Specification for Fly Ash Facing Brick
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008
• Referred By: ASTM C901-18 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C140–08a
Standard Test Methods for
Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related
1
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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
Section
Annexes—Test Procedures
1.1 These test methods provide various testing procedures
Concrete Masonry Units Annex
commonly used for evaluating characteristics of concrete
A1
Concrete and Calcium Sili- Annex
masonryunitsandrelatedconcreteunits.Methodsareprovided
cate Brick A2
for sampling, measurement of dimensions, compressive
Segmental Retaining Wall Annex
strength, absorption, unit weight (density), moisture content,
Units A3
Concrete Interlocking Pav- Annex
flexural load, and ballast weight. Not all methods are appli-
ing Units A4
cable to all unit types, however.
Concrete Grid Paving Units Annex
1.2 Specific testing and reporting procedures are included in A5
Concrete Roof Pavers Annex
annexes to these test methods for the following specific unit
A6
types:
Determining Plate Thickness Annex
Requirements for Compres- A7
Annex A1—Concrete masonry units (Specifications C90, C 129)
sion Testing
Annex A2—Concrete and calcium silicate brick (Specifications C55,
Worksheet and Test Report Appen-
C73, C 1634)
for Concrete Masonry Units dix X1
Annex A3—Segmental retaining wall units (Specification C 1372)
Annex A4—Concrete interlocking paving units (Specification C 936)
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should
Annex A5—Concrete grid paving units (Specification C 1319)
be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
Annex A6—Concrete roof pavers (Specification C 1491)
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods are
as the standard, except in Annex A4, where SI units are to be
also applicable to other types of units not referenced in these
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses through-
test methods, but specific testing and reporting requirements
out are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided
for those units are not included.
for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 These test methods include the following sections:
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Section
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Terminology 3
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Significance and Use 4
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Sampling 5
Measurement of Dimensions 6
Compressive Strength 7
2. Referenced Documents
Absorption 8
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Calculations 9
Report 10
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
Keywords 11
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime
Brick)
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
2
Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units. contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published November 2008. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C 140 – 08. the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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C140–08a
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry thereof and 12 units from each lot of more than 10 000 and less
Units than 100 000 units. For lots of more than 100 000 units, six
C 129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry units shall be selected from each 50 000 units or fraction
Units thereof contained in the lot. Additional specimens shall be
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic- taken if directed by the purchaser.
Cement Concrete 5.3 Remove loose material from the specimens (including
C 936 Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving the cores) prior to determining the received weight.
Units
NOTE 3—An abrasive stone or wire brush is typically used to remove
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
loose material.
Masonry
5.4 Identification—Mark each specimen so that it may be
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
ide
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
Designation:C140–08 Designation:C140–08a
Standard Test Methods for
Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related
1
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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods provide various testing procedures commonly used for evaluating characteristics of concrete masonry
units and related concrete units. Methods are provided for sampling, measurement of dimensions, compressive strength,
absorption, unit weight (density), moisture content, flexural load, and ballast weight. Not all methods are applicable to all unit
types, however.
1.2 Specific testing and reporting procedures are included in annexes to these test methods for the following specific unit types:
Annex A1—Concrete masonry units (Specifications C 90, C 129)
Annex A2—Concrete brick (Specifications C 55, C 73, C 1634)
Annex A2—Concrete and calcium silicate brick (Specifications C 55,
C 73, C 1634)
Annex A3—Segmental retaining wall units (Specification C 1372)
Annex A4—Concrete interlocking paving units (Specification C 936)
Annex A5—Concrete grid paving units (Specification C 1319)
Annex A6—Concrete roof pavers (Specification C 1491)
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods are also applicable to other types of units not referenced in these test
methods, but specific testing and reporting requirements for those units are not included.
1.4 These test methods include the following sections:
Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Significance and Use 4
Sampling 5
Measurement of Dimensions 6
Compressive Strength 7
Absorption 8
Calculations 9
Report 10
Keywords 11
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.03 on
Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
Current edition approvedAug.Nov. 1, 2008. Published SeptemberNovember 2008. Originally approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as C140–07a.
C 140 – 08.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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Section
Annexes—Test Procedures
Concrete Masonry Units Annex
A1
Concrete Brick Annex
A2
Concrete and Calcium Sili- Annex
cate Brick A2
Segmental Retaining Wall Annex
Units A3
Concrete Interlocking Pav- Annex
ing Units A4
Concrete Grid Paving Units Annex
A5
Concrete Roof Pavers Annex
A6
Determining Plate Thickness Annex
Requirements for Compres- A7
sion Testing
Worksheet and Test Report Appen-
for Concrete Masonry Units dix X1
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except in Annex A4, where SI units are to be
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses throughout are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
C 73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
C 90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C 129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C 936 Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
C 1319 Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units
C 1372 Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units
C 1491 Specification for Concrete Roof Pavers
C 1552 Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
C 1634 Specification for Concrete Facing Brick
E 4 Prac
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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.
Designation:C140–08 Designation:C140–08a
Standard Test Methods for
Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related
1
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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods provide various testing procedures commonly used for evaluating characteristics of concrete masonry
units and related concrete units. Methods are provided for sampling, measurement of dimensions, compressive strength,
absorption, unit weight (density), moisture content, flexural load, and ballast weight. Not all methods are applicable to all unit
types, however.
1.2 Specific testing and reporting procedures are included in annexes to these test methods for the following specific unit types:
Annex A1—Concrete masonry units (Specifications C 90, C 129)
Annex A2—Concrete brick (Specifications C 55, C 73, C 1634)
Annex A2—Concrete and calcium silicate brick (Specifications C 55,
C 73, C 1634)
Annex A3—Segmental retaining wall units (Specification C 1372)
Annex A4—Concrete interlocking paving units (Specification C 936)
Annex A5—Concrete grid paving units (Specification C 1319)
Annex A6—Concrete roof pavers (Specification C 1491)
1.3 The test procedures included in these test methods are also applicable to other types of units not referenced in these test
methods, but specific testing and reporting requirements for those units are not included.
1.4 These test methods include the following sections:
Section
Scope 1
Referenced Documents 2
Terminology 3
Significance and Use 4
Sampling 5
Measurement of Dimensions 6
Compressive Strength 7
Absorption 8
Calculations 9
Report 10
Keywords 11
1
These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.03 on
Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
Current edition approvedAug.Nov. 1, 2008. Published SeptemberNovember 2008. Originally approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 20072008 as C140–07a.
C 140 – 08.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C140–08a
Section
Annexes—Test Procedures
Concrete Masonry Units Annex
A1
Concrete Brick Annex
A2
Concrete and Calcium Sili- Annex
cate Brick A2
Segmental Retaining Wall Annex
Units A3
Concrete Interlocking Pav- Annex
ing Units A4
Concrete Grid Paving Units Annex
A5
Concrete Roof Pavers Annex
A6
Determining Plate Thickness Annex
Requirements for Compres- A7
sion Testing
Worksheet and Test Report Appen-
for Concrete Masonry Units dix X1
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard, except in Annex A4, where SI units are to be
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses throughout are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for
information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C 129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C 143/C 143M Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
C 936 Specification for Solid Concrete Interlocking Paving Units
C 1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C 1232 Terminology of Masonry
C 1319 Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units
C 1372 Specification for Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units
C 1491 Specification for Concrete Roof Pavers
C 1552 Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
C 1634 Specification for Concrete Facing Brick
E4 Practice
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