Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile. 1. Scope* 1.1 These test methods cover procedures for the samplingand testing of brick and structural clay tile. Although notnecessarily applicable to all types of units,tests includemodulus of rupture, compressive strength, absorption, satura-tion cocflicient,effect of freezing and thawing,efflorescence,initial rate of absorption and determination of weight,size,warpage, length change, and void area.(Additional methods oftest pertinent to ceramic glazed facing tile are included inSpecification C126.) 1.2 The text of this standard references notes and footnoteswhich provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be consideredas requirements of the standard. NoTE 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should beevaluated in accordance with Practice C1093. 1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to Sl units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard. 1.4 This standard does nor purport to address all of thesafety concerns，if any, associated with its use. Ir is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. 2. Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards:2 C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Fac-ing Tile,Facing Brick,and Solid Masonry Units c150 Specification for Portland Cement