ASTM-C426 Historical Revision Information
Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units

ASTM-C426 - 2007 EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
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Scope

1.1 This test method covers a routine standardized procedure for determining the linear drying shrinkage of concrete masonry units or related concrete units under specified accelerated drying conditions.

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

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

Significance and Use

This test method is intended to evaluate the drying shrinkage characteristics of a given unit. The results of this laboratory method are considered in determining concrete masonry crack control provisions.

Note 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C 1093.

Keywords

comparator; concrete brick; concrete masonry units; drying; drying oven; shrinkage; strain gauge; ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.05 (Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials; Vitrified Clay Pipe; Concrete Pipe; Fiber-Reinforced Cement Products; Mortars and Grouts; Masonry; Precast Concrete)

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91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products Including admixtures)

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Document Number

ASTM-C426-07

Revision Level

2007 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

June 1, 2007

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

6 pages

Committee Number

C15.03