iy Designation: C 73 - 94a Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Face Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)’ “Thi standard is issued unde the fixed designation C73; the number immediately following the desenation indicates the year of ‘orginal adoption or, nthe case of eision, the ear of at evion. A mimber in parentheses nda he ear lt reapproval. A "upererptepilon()ndcses a eon change ince the lt revision or approval This pecifeation has ben aproved or we by agencies ofthe Deparment of Defense. Consul the DoD Index of Specifications and ‘war of sue which hasbeen adopted By the Department of Defense. Standard for he sec 1. Seope 1.1 This specification covers brick made principally from sand and lime and intended for use in brick masonry. Two srades of brick are covered: LLL Grade SW—Brick intended for use where exposed to temperature below freezing in the presence of moisture. Nove 1—As a typical example, brick used for foundation courses and parapets in the northeastern quarter of the United States should ‘ontorm to Grade SW. 1.1.2 Grade MW—Brick intended for use where exposed. to temperature below freezing but unlikely to be saturated with water, Nore 2—As atypical example, brick exposed in the face of the wall ‘other than parapet or foundations, ot brick intended for structures Tocated in regions of the United States characterized by less severe fost action or by drier climate than is found in the northeastern quarter of the United States should conform to Grade MW, 1.1.3. When the term brick is used in this specification, it should be understood to mean brick or solid masonry units. 1.2 If brick having a particular color, texture, finish, or uniformity is desired, these features should be specified separately by the purchaser. 2, Referenced Document 2.1 ASTM Standard: C 140 Test Methods of Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units? 3. Physical Properties 3.1 The brick shall conform to the physical requirements for the grade specified, as prescribed in Table | 3.2 Unless otherwise specified by the purchaser, brick of Grades SW and MW shall be accepted. Grade SW shall be accepted in lieu of Grade MW. 4. Size 4.1. The size of brick shall be as specified by the purchaser and the average size of brick furnished shall approximate the size specified in the invitation for bids. 4.2 No overall dimension (width, height, and length) shall differ by more than ‘% in, (3.2 mm) from the specified "This specification is under the jediscion of ASTM Commitee C18 on Manulsetured Masonry Units anc the diet responsbity of Subcommitee (C1803 on Coneete ad Sand Lime Units CCunent eon approved. Apel 15, 1994 Published June 1998, Originally publied as C73 ~28°T Last previous edition C73 94 3 dma! Book of ASTM Standards, Vl 040. TABLE 1 Physical Requirements Carr ressive Senge rin psi MPa) (Ok testa ati) ave Miter Designation Goma Mepis To ea ‘heerge ot du iene ‘Ser Seok , ‘ade Sw 5001.) 3500 26:7) T0116 Gresemw 25001173) 20001138) 13208) standard dimension. Standard dimensions of units are the ‘manufacturer's designated dimensions. 5. Finish and Apperance 5.1 All units shall be sound and free of cracks or other defects that would intefere with the proper placing of the unit or would significantly impair the strength or permanence of the construction, Minor cracks incidental to the usual ‘methods of manufacture, or minor chipping resulting from customary methods of handling in shipment and delivery are not grounds for rejection 5.2 Where units are to be used in exposed wall con- stuction, the face or faces that are to be exposed shall not show chips or cracks not otherwise permitted or other imperfections, when viewed from a distance of not less than 20 ft (6.1 m) under diffused light. 5.2.1 Five percent of a shipment containing small chips not larger than in. (12.7 mm) in any dimension or slight cracks is permited. 5.3 The color and texture shall be specified by the purchaser. The finished surface that will be exposed in place shall conform to an approved sample consisting of not less than four units, representing the range of color and texture specified 6.1 ‘The purchaser or the purchaser's authorized represet tative shall be accorded proper facilities to inspect and. sample the units at the place of manufacture from the lots ready for delivery. At least 10 days should be allowed fot completion of the tests. 6.2 Sample and test units in accordance with Te Methods C 140, 7. Keywords 7. brick; cal sand-lime brick im silicate face brick; masonry uni!Gh c73 re American Soci fo Testing and Materials takes no poston respecting the val of ay pte right asserted in connection ete mentioned in he stand. 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