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ASTM C1715 – Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry Wall Drainage Systems Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is suitable for use on walls to determine the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to collect water penetrating the exterior wythe and to direct this water back to the exterior …
ASTM C1712 – Standard Test Method for Rapid Assessment of Static Segregation Resistance of Self-Consolidating Concrete Using Penetration Test Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is for the rapid assessment of the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete. 5.2 The method is useful for rapid assessment of the static segregation resistance of self-consolidating concrete during …
ASTM C170 – Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences in compressive strength between the various dimension stones. This test method also provides one element in comparing stones of the same type. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation …
ASTM C1697 – Standard Specification for Blended Supplementary Cementitious Materials Description: Scope 1.1 This specification covers blended supplementary cementitious materials that result from the blending or intergrinding of two or three ASTM compliant supplementary cementitious materials, for use in concrete or mortar where hydraulic or pozzolanic action, or both, is desired. The supplementary cementitious materials include …
ASTM C169 – Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Soda-Lime and Borosilicate Glass Description: Significance and Use 3.1 These test methods can be used to ensure that the chemical composition of the glass meets the compositional specification required for the finished glass product. 3.2 These test methods do not preclude the use of other methods that …
ASTM C1674 – Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics with Engineered Porosity (Honeycomb Cellular Channels) at Ambient Temperatures Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is used to determine the mechanical properties in flexure of engineered ceramic components with multiple longitudinal hollow channels, commonly described as “honeycomb” channel architectures. The components generally …
ASTM C167 – Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Proper measurements of thickness and density of blanket or batt insulations are essential for determining thermal insulation properties. For a particular batt or blanket product, thickness and density are usually directly related to thermal insulating …
ASTM C1668 – Standard Specification for Externally Applied Reflective Insulation Systems on Rigid Duct in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems Description: Abstract This specification establishes the physical and performance requirements, and the corresponding test methods, for the evaluation of reflective insulation systems that are applied externally to rigid ducts in heating, ventilation, and …
ASTM C1658 – Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels Description: Abstract This specification covers the glass mat gypsum panels. Glass mat interior gypsum panel, designed for use on walls, ceilings, or partitions and that affords a surface suitable to receive decoration. Glass mat coreboard gypsum panel, and glass mat shaftliner gypsum panel, designed for …
ASTM C1652 – Standard Test Method for Measuring Optical Distortion in Flat Glass Products Using Digital Photography of Grids Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method provides accurate data for evaluation of the optical properties of the glass being inspected. 5.2 The procedure described is useful for observing the roll wave introduced during the tempering process …
