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Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
STANDARD published on 1.12.2012
Designation standards: ASTM C1552-12
Note: WITHDRAWN
Publication date standards: 1.12.2012
SKU: NS-11812
The number of pages: 4
Approximate weight : 12 g (0.03 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
Keywords:
cap, capping, capping materials, capping plate, casting plate, compressive strength, gypsum cement, sulfur, ICS Number Code 91.080.30 (Masonry)
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4.1 This practice describes procedures for providing plane surfaces on the two bearing surfaces of units and prisms. The purpose of this standard is to provide consistent and standardized procedures for capping units and prisms for compression testing. The procedures are based on those contained (or previously contained) in Test Methods C140, Practice C617, and Test Method C1314. 1.1 This practice covers apparatus,
materials, and procedures for capping concrete masonry units,
related units, including coupons or other specimens obtained from
such units, and masonry prisms for compression testing.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound
units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in
parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are
provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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. |
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