This specification covers the structural design and quality control of fabrication for load-bearing and non-load-bearing prefabricated masonry panels. Structural design of panels shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of the applicable local building code and the requirements specified. A quality control test shall be made in accordance with the specified requirements.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the structural design and quality control of fabrication for load-bearing and non-load-bearing prefabricated masonry panels. Methods of prefabrication, field erection, and jointing are not covered in this specification.

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.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)

C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

C270 Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

C476 Specification for Grout for Masonry

C780 Test Method for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry

C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout

C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry

C1232 Terminology of Masonry

C1314 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms

C1357 Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength

C1717 Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels

E518 Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry

Other Standards

Keywords

dimensional tolerances; dimensions; masonry units; prefabricated masonry panels; quality control; structural design; Dimensional tolerances; Dimensions; Installation--building materials/applications; Masonry assemblages--specifications; Panels--prefabricated masonry; Prefabricated building materials/applications--specifications; Quality control (QC); Structural building materials/applications--specifications; Wall construction; Walls--specifications ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades); ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades)

Citing ASTM Standards

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