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ASTM C1324 – Standard Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method provides procedures for petrographic examination and chemical analysis of mortar for components of masonry mortar. These components may include portland cement, hydrated calcitic or dolomitic lime, masonry cement, aggregates, and air. 4.2 The test method …
ASTM C1313 – Standard Specification for Sheet Radiant Barriers for Building Construction Applications Description: Significance and Use 8.1 This specification recognizes that the effectiveness of a sheet radiant barrier is dependent on proper installation. Practices C1743 and C1744 address use and installation of radiant barriers. 8.2 This specification identifies the material properties that are important for sheet radiant barrier products. When …
ASTM C131 – Standard Test Method for Resistance to Degradation of Small-Size Coarse Aggregate by Abrasion and Impact in the Los Angeles Machine Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test has been widely used as an indicator of the relative quality or competence of various sources of aggregate having similar mineral compositions. The results do not …
ASTM C1306 – Standard Test Method for Hydrostatic Pressure Resistance of a Liquid-Applied Waterproofing Membrane Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method is used as a screening tool to determine the hydrostatic pressure to which a liquid-applied waterproofing membrane may be subjected without failing when stretched over a crack in the substrate. This test method …
ASTM C1305 – Standard Test Method for Crack Bridging Ability of Liquid-Applied Waterproofing Membrane Description: Scope 1.1 This test method covers a laboratory procedure for determining the ability of a waterproofing membrane to bridge a crack in the substrate. 1.2 There are no ISO standards similar or equivalent to this ASTM standard. 1.3 The values stated in either …
ASTM C1304 – Standard Test Method for Assessing the Odor Emission of Thermal Insulation Materials Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Thermal insulating materials that produce objectionable odors could cause discomfort to persons occupying a structure insulated with such materials. Therefore, an examination to determine the odor potential of a particular insulation is desirable. Scope 1.1 This test …
ASTM C1303 – Standard Test Method for Predicting Long-Term Thermal Resistance of Closed-Cell Foam Insulation Description: Significance and Use 5.1 Rigid gas-filled closed-cell foam insulations include all cellular plastic insulations which rely on a blowing agent (or gas), other than air, for thermal resistance values. At the time of manufacture, the cells of the foam usually …
ASTM C1301 – Standard Test Method for Major and Trace Elements in Limestone and Lime by Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (ICP) and Atomic Absorption (AA) Description: Significance and Use 5.1 The presence and concentration of elements in lime and limestone is important in determining product quality and its suitability for various uses. This test method …
ASTM C1293 – Standard Test Method for Determination of Length Change of Concrete Due to Alkali-Silica Reaction Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Alkali-silica reaction is a chemical interaction between some siliceous constituents of concrete aggregates and hydroxyl ions (1).5 The concentration of hydroxyl ion within the concrete is predominantly controlled by the concentration of sodium and potassium (2). 4.2 This …
ASTM C1291 – Standard Test Method for Elevated Temperature Tensile Creep Strain, Creep Strain Rate, and Creep Time to Failure for Monolithic Advanced Ceramics Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Creep tests measure the time-dependent deformation under force at a given temperature, and, by implication, the force-carrying capability of the material for limited deformations. Creep rupture tests, …
