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ASTM C134 – Standard Test Methods for Size, Dimensional Measurements, and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and Insulating Firebrick Description: Significance and Use 3.1 Refractory brick are used as modular units in furnace construction and should not deviate significantly from the intended configuration with respect to size, bulk density, flat surfaces, and right angles. These test …
ASTM C1338 – Standard Test Method for Determining Fungi Resistance of Insulation Materials and Facings Description: Significance and Use 2.1 The type of materials used in the manufacture of insulation products and the type of membrane used to face these products can sometimes affect fungi sustenance in the presence of high humidity. 2.2 This test method is …
ASTM C1337 – Standard Test Method for Creep and Creep Rupture of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Advanced Ceramics Under Tensile Loading at Elevated Temperatures Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method may be used for material development, material comparison, quality assurance, characterization, and design data generation. 4.2 Continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites are candidate materials for structural applications …
ASTM C133 – Standard Test Methods for Cold Crushing Strength and Modulus of Rupture of Refractories Description: Significance and Use 3.1 The cold strength of a refractory material is an indication of its suitability for use in refractory construction. (It is not a measure of performance at elevated temperatures.) 3.2 These test methods are for determining the …
ASTM C1329 – Standard Specification for Mortar Cement Description: Abstract This specification covers three types of mortar cement for use where mortar for masonry is required. Mortar cements are classified as Type N, S, or M, according to the prescribed physical requirements. Mortar cement shall conform to the prescribed requirements such as fineness, autoclave expansion, …
ASTM C1328 – Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement Description: Abstract This specification covers plastic cements for use in Portland cement-based plasters for exterior (stucco) and interior applications. All the materials should be tested and conform to the required values of fineness, autoclave expansion, time of setting, compressive strength, air content of mortar, and water …
ASTM C1326 – Standard Test Method for Knoop Indentation Hardness of Advanced Ceramics Description: Significance and Use 5.1 For advanced ceramics, Knoop indenters are used to create indentations. The surface projection of the long diagonal is measured with optical microscopes. 5.2 The Knoop indentation hardness is one of many properties that is used to characterize advanced ceramics. …
ASTM C1325 – Standard Specification for Fiber-Mat Reinforced Cementitious Backer Units Description: Abstract This specification covers non-asbestos fiber-mat reinforced cementitious backer units manufactured to be dimensionally stable and suitable as either an unfinished substrate or as a substrate for decoration such as natural stone or tile on walls, floors, or decks in wet and dry …
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 …
