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ASTM C482-20

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement Paste

Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement Paste C0482-20 ASTM|C0482-20|en-US Standard Test Method for Bond Strength of Ceramic Tile to Portland Cement Paste Standard new BOS Vol. 15.02 Committee C21
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Significance and Use

5.1 This test method provides a means of determining whether or not tile of the types indicated in 1.1 can be bonded with adequate strength to portland cement paste. Tile specifications can refer to this test method in order to establish minimum bond strength limits appropriate to the service conditions that are anticipated.

5.2 Separation between bond coat and setting bed, or breakage of the setting bed itself shall not be considered failures of tile bond.

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the determination of the ability of ceramic tile, ceramic mosaic tile, quarry tile, porcelain tile, and paver tile to be bonded to portland cement paste. Tiles may be glazed or unglazed. This test method includes both face-mounted and back-mounted tile.

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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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Book of Standards Volume: 15.02
Developed by Subcommittee: C21.06
Pages: 5
DOI: 10.1520/C0482-20
ICS Code: 91.100.10