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Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

ASTM-C473 - 2005 EDITION - SUPERSEDED -- See the following: ASTM-C26
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Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
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Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum panel products.

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

Section
Flexural Strength (Method A)7
Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method A)8
Nail Pull Resistance (Method A)9
Flexural Strength (Method B)11
Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method B)12
Nail Pull Resistance (Method B)13
Humidified Deflection14
End Squareness15
Nominal Thickness16
Recessed- or Tapered Edge Depth17
Width18
Length19
Water Resistance of Core-Treated Water-Repellent Gypsum Panel Products20
Surface Water Resistance of Gypsum Panel Products with Water-Repellent Surfaces21

1.3 The text of these test methods references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of these test methods.

1.4 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.

Keywords

absorption testing; core hardness testing; dimension measurements; edge hardness testing; end hardness testing; flexural strength; gypsum panel products; humidified sag; nail pull testing; ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades); 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.01 (Cement; Lime; Gypsum)

To find similar documents by classification:

91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Façades)

91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

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Document Number

ASTM-C473-05

Revision Level

2005 EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Dec. 1, 2005

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

13 pages

Committee Number

C11.01