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BRICKS As Per ASTM Standards

This document discusses brick specifications according to ASTM standards. It outlines different types of bricks including facing brick, hollow brick, building brick, thin brick, paving brick, and glazed brick. It also discusses ASTM specifications for different types of bricks based on their intended use and exposure conditions. Testing of bricks is covered in ASTM C67 which includes procedures for modulus of rupture, compressive strength, absorption, saturation, and effect of freezing and thawing among other tests.

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BRICKS As Per ASTM Standards

This document discusses brick specifications according to ASTM standards. It outlines different types of bricks including facing brick, hollow brick, building brick, thin brick, paving brick, and glazed brick. It also discusses ASTM specifications for different types of bricks based on their intended use and exposure conditions. Testing of bricks is covered in ASTM C67 which includes procedures for modulus of rupture, compressive strength, absorption, saturation, and effect of freezing and thawing among other tests.

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BRICKS as per ASTM Standards

BRICK SPECIFICATIONS
Depending on its use, brick is covered by one of several
specifications. See Table 1. Because firebox brick,
chemical resistant brick, sewer and manhole brick, and
industrial floor brick are special uses, they will not be
addressed in this Technical Note.
Beginning with the 2007a edition of ASTM C 216, an
appendix has been added. The appendix is designed to
explain the specification, noting subtleties and relationships
that might not otherwise be clear. In many instances
the use of brick is similar to the title of its ASTM
specification.
Facing Brick
Facing brick are intended for
use in both structural and
nonstructural masonry,
including veneer, where
appearance is a
requirement.
Hollow Brick
Hollow brick are used as
either building or facing brick
but have a greater void area.
Most hollow brick are used
as facing brick in anchored
veneer. Hollow brick with
very large cores are used in
reinforced brickwork and
contain steel reinforcement
and grout.
Building Brick
Building brick are intended for use in both structural and
nonstructural brickwork where appearance is not a
requirement. Building brick are typically used as a backing
material.
Thin Brick
Thin veneer brick have
normal face dimensions but
a reduced thickness. They
are used in adhered veneer
applications.
Paving Brick
Paving brick are intended for
use as the wearing surface
on clay paving systems. As
such they are subject to
pedestrian and light or
heavy vehicular traffic.
Glazed Brick
Glazed brick have a ceramic
glaze finish fused to the
brick body. The glaze can be
applied before or after the
firing
of the brick body. These
brick may be used as
structural or facing
components in masonry.
Sewer and Manhole Brick
ASTM C32
For durability classifications the letters S, M and N in C 62,
C 216, C 652 and C 902 indicate the following
exposure conditions:
S indicates severe weathering.
M indicates moderate weathering.
N indicates negligible or no weathering.
ASTM C 67, Standard Methods of Sampling and Testing
Brick and Structural Clay Tile [Ref. 1] or CSA A82 [Ref.
3].

ASTM C67 Testing of Brick and Structural Clay Tile


ASTM C67 covers procedures for testing brick and
structural clay tile, including modulus of rupture and
compressive strength. Full-size bricks, tiles, or solid
masonry units can be used as test specimens.
ASTM C67 tests include:
• modulus of rupture
• compressive strength
• absorption
• saturation coefficient
• effect of freezing and thawing
• florescence
• initial rate of absorption and determination of weight
• measurements for size, warpage, length change, and void
area

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