ASTM C1232-09a
(Terminology)Standard Terminology of Masonry
Standard Terminology of Masonry
SCOPE
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic definitions of terms specifically associated with masonry and masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units.
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry units, in particular to Specifications C 32, C 34, C 56, C 62, C 126, C 212, C 216, C 279, C 410, C 652, C 902, C 1088, C 1167, C 1261, C 1272, and C 1405, and to Test Methods C 67.
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to concrete masonry units in particular to Specifications C 55, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 139, C 744, C 1319, C 1372, C 1491, C 1623, and C 1634 and to Test Methods C 140, C 426, and C 1262.
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated concrete masonry units in particular to Practice C 1555 and to Specification C 1386.
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay and concrete roofing tile units in particular to Specifications C 1167 and C 1492 and to Test Methods C 1568, C 1569, and C 1570.
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see Terminology C 1180.
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Designation:C1232–09a
Standard Terminology of
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Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1232; 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.
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1. Scope* C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic
C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
definitions of terms specifically associated with masonry and
C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units
masonry units. These generic terms and definitions are used
Made From Clay or Shale)
within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and
and Grouts for Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manu-
Structural Clay Tile
factured Masonry Units.
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
Brick)
terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
units, in particular to Specifications C32, C34, C56, C62,
C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay
C126, C212, C216, C279, C410, C652, C902, C1088, C1167,
Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
C1261, C1272, and C1405, and to Test Methods C67.
C129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
Units
terms associated with the standards specific to concrete ma-
C139 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Con-
sonry units in particular to Specifications C55, C73, C90,
struction of Catch Basins and Manholes
C129, C139, C744, C1319, C1372, C1491, C1623, and C1634
C140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete
and to Test Methods C140, C426, and C1262.
Masonry Units and Related Units
1.4 This standard incorporates terms and definition of terms
C212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
associated with the standards specific to autoclaved aerated
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units
concrete masonry units in particular to Practice C1555 and to
Made from Clay or Shale)
Specification C1386.
C279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of
C410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
terms associated with the standards specific to clay and
C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete
concrete roofing tile units in particular to Specifications C1167
Masonry Units
and C1492 and to Test Methods C1568, C1569, and C1570.
C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see
Units Made From Clay or Shale)
Terminology C1180.
C744 Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium
2. Referenced Documents Silicate Masonry Units
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C902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Brick
C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made
C1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made
From Clay or Shale)
From Clay or Shale
C34 Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall
C1167 Specification for Clay Roof Tiles
Tile
C1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Re-
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on lated Units
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
C1261 Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fire-
C15.08 on Terminology.
places
Current edition approved July 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved
C1262 Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Dura-
in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1232 – 09. DOI: 10.1520/
C1232-09A.
bility of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and
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*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
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C1232–09a
Related Concrete Units deep frogs is less than 75 % of its gross cross-sectional area
C1272 Specification for Heavy Vehicular Paving Brick measured in the same plane.
C1319 Specification for Concrete Grid Paving Units length, n—horizontal
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Designation:C1232–09 Designation: C 1232 – 09a
Standard Terminology of
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Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1232; 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.
1. Scope*
1.1 This standard incorporates generic terms and generic definitions of terms specifically associated with masonry and masonry
units. These generic terms and definitions are used within the standards developed by Committee C12 on Mortars and Grouts for
Unit Masonry and Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units.
1.2 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay masonry units, in
particular to Specifications C 32, C 34, C 56, C 62, C 126, C 212, C 216, C 279, C 410, C 652, C 902, C 1088, C 1167, C 1261,
C 1272, and C 1405, and to Test Methods C 67.
1.3 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to concrete masonry units
in particular to Specifications C 55, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 139, C 744, C 1319, C 1372, C 1491, C 1623, and C 1634 and to Test
Methods C 140, C 426, and C 1262.
1.4 Thisstandardincorporatestermsanddefinitionoftermsassociatedwiththestandardsspecifictoautoclavedaeratedconcrete
masonry units in particular to Practice C 1555 and to Specification C 1386.
1.5 This standard incorporates terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to clay and concrete roofing
tile units in particular to Specifications C 1167 and C 1492 and to Test Methods C 1568, C 1569, and C 1570.
1.6 For terminology specific to mortar and grout, see Terminology C 1180.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
C34 Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile
C43 Terminology of Structural Clay Products
C55 Specification for Concrete Building Brick
C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C73 Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
C90 Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C 126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
C 129 Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
C 139 Specification for Concrete Masonry Units for Construction of Catch Basins and Manholes
C 140 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C 212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
C 216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
C 279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
C 410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
C 426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
C 652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C 744 Specification for Prefaced Concrete and Calcium Silicate Masonry Units
C 902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving Brick
C 1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made From Clay or Shale
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.08 on
Terminology.
Current edition approved Feb.July 1, 2009. Published FebruaryJuly 2009. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20082009 as C 1232 – 089.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C 1232 – 09a
C 1167 Specification for Clay Roof Tiles
C 1180 Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry
C 1209 Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C 1261 Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
C 1262 Test Method for Evaluating the Freeze-Thaw Durability of Dry-Cast Segmental Retaining Wall Units and Related
Concr
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