ASTM C90

1.1 This specification covers hollow and solid (see 5.3 and 5.4) concrete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of other materials. There are three classes of concrete masonry units: (1) normal weight, (2) medium weight, and (3) lightweight. These units are suitable for both loadbearing and nonloadbearing applications.

1.2 Concrete masonry units covered by this specification are made from lightweight or normal weight aggregates, or both.

1.3 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 1—When particular features are desired such as surface textures for appearance or bond, finish, color, or particular properties such as density classification, higher compressive strength, fire resistance, thermal performance or acoustical performance, these features should be specified separately by the purchaser. Suppliers should be consulted as to the availability of units having the desired features.

2. Referenced Documents

C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
C1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C331 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units
C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
E519 Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

Index Terms

absorption; concrete masonry units; equivalent web thickness; face shell; flange; lightweight; linear shrinkage; loadbearing; medium weight; normal weight; webs; ICS Number Code 91.100.30; 91.100.30; 91.100.30

Citing ASTM Standards

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