ASTM C139-22

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.
Designation:C139 −22
Standard Specification for
Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins
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and Manholes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C139; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
1.1 This specification covers solid precast segmental con-
C979/C979M Specification for Pigments for Integrally Col-
crete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and
ored Concrete
suitable mineral aggregates, with or without the inclusion of
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
other materials. The units are intended for use in the construc-
Concrete and Mortars
tion of catch basins and manholes.
C1157/C1157M Performance Specification for Hydraulic
1.2 The text of this standard referenced notes and footnotes
Cement
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
C1232 Terminology for Masonry
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
C1240 Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious
as requirements of the standard.
Mixtures
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
3. Terminology
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
3.1 Terminology defined in Terminology C1232 shall apply
and are not considered standard.
for this specification.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Materials
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the 4.1 Cementitious materials shall conform to the following
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ASTM specifications:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.1 Portland Cement—Specification C150/C150M.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1.2 Modified Portland Cement—Portland cement con-
forming to Specification C150, modified as follows:
2. Referenced Documents
(1) Limestone—If calcium carbonate is added to the
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cement, the CaCO content shall not be less than 85%.
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3
(2) Limitation on Insoluble Residue—1.5 %.
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
(3) Limitation on Air Content of Mortar—Volume percent,
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Con-
22 % max.
crete Masonry Units and Related Units
(4) Limitation on Loss on Ignition—7 %.
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
4.1.3 Blended Hydraulic Cements—Specification C595/
C207 Specification for Hydrated Lime for Masonry Pur-
C595M.
poses
4.1.4 Hydraulic Cement—Specification C1157/C1157M.
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
4.1.5 Pozzolans—Specification C618.
4.1.6 Blast Furnace Slag Cement—Specification C989/
1 C989M.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee 4.1.7 Silica Fume—Specification C1240.
C15.03 on Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units.
4.2 Aggregates—Aggregates shall conform to Specification
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2022. Published January 2023. Originally
approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C139 –17. DOI: C33/C33M, except for grading requirements.
10.1520/C0139-22.
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NOTE 1—The grading requirements of Specifications C33/C33M may
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not be suitable for concrete masonry production. Because of this,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on producers are allowed to modify grading to meet their needs and the
the ASTM website. requirements of this specification.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C139−22
4.3 Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete— 7.3 Except as specified in Section 5, and unless otherwise
Specification C979/C979M. agreed, the expense of inspection and testing shall be borne by
the purchaser.
4.4 Other Constituents—Air-entraining agents, integral wa-
ter repellents, and other constituents shal
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