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ASTM C1223 – Standard Test Method for Testing of Glass Exudation from AZS Fusion-Cast Refractories Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method was developed for use both by manufacturers as a process control tool for the production of AZS fusion-cast refractories, and by glass manufacturers in the selection of refractories and design of glass-melting furnaces. …
ASTM C1222 – Standard Practice for Evaluation of Laboratories Testing Hydraulic Cement Description: Significance and Use 4.1 The testing of hydraulic cement is an important element in obtaining quality construction. A testing laboratory must be selected with care. 4.2 A testing laboratory shall be deemed qualified to perform and report the results of its tests if the …
ASTM C1218 – Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete Description: Significance and Use 4.1 Water-soluble chloride, if present in sufficient amount, is capable of initiating or accelerating the corrosion of some metallic materials embedded in or contacting cementitious mixtures such as mortar and concrete. Chloride content, along with other factors, can be …
ASTM C1211 – Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Advanced Ceramics at Elevated Temperatures Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method may be used for material development, quality control, characterization, and design data generation purposes. This test method is intended to be used with ceramics whose flexural strength is ∼50 MPa (∼7 ksi) or greater. …
ASTM C121 – Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences in water absorption of slates. This test method also provides one element in the comparison of slates. Scope 1.1 This test method covers the determination of the water absorption of slate. 1.2 Units—The …
ASTM C1202 – Standard Test Method for Electrical Indication of Concrete’s Ability to Resist Chloride Ion Penetration Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of the electrical conductance of concrete samples to provide a rapid indication of their resistance to chloride ion penetration. In most cases the electrical conductance results have …
ASTM C1199 – Standard Test Method for Measuring the Steady-State Thermal Transmittance of Fenestration Systems Using Hot Box Methods Description: Significance and Use 4.1 This test method details the calibration and testing procedures and necessary additional temperature instrumentation required in applying Test Method C1363 to measure the thermal transmittance of fenestration systems mounted vertically in the thermal chamber. …
ASTM C1198 – Standard Test Method for Dynamic Young’s Modulus, Shear Modulus, and Poisson’s Ratio for Advanced Ceramics by Sonic Resonance Description: Significance and Use 5.1 This test method may be used for material development, characterization, design data generation, and quality control purposes. It is specifically appropriate for determining the modulus of advanced ceramics that are …
ASTM C1185 – Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fiber-Cement Flat Sheet, Roofing and Siding Shingles, and Clapboards Description: Abstract These test methods cover sampling and testing of non-asbestos fiber-cement flat sheets, roofing shingles, siding shingles, and clapboards. These products may be smooth or surface textured. The following test methods shall be performed: acceptable …
ASTM C1178 – Standard Specification for Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel Description: Abstract This specification covers coated glass mat water-resistant gypsum backing panel designed for use on ceilings and walls in bath and shower areas as a base for the application of ceramic or plastic tile. Coated glass mat water-resistant gypsum backing panel …
