ASTM C43

1.1 This terminology contains terms and definitions of terms associated with the standards specific to masonry units and roofing tile manufactured by firing clay and shale raw materials.

1.2 The definitions and definitions of terms in this terminology pertain 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, C 1405, and Test Methods C 67.

1.3 Generic terminology for masonry is found in Terminology C 1232. Terminology C 1232 also applies to masonry units manufactured by firing clay and shale raw materials.

2. Referenced Documents

C1088 Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made From Clay or Shale
C1167 Specification for Clay Roof Tiles
C1232 Terminology of Masonry
C126 Specification for Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units
C1261 Specification for Firebox Brick for Residential Fireplaces
C1272 Specification for Heavy Vehicular Paving Brick
C1405 Specification for Glazed Brick (Single Fired, Brick Units)
C212 Specification for Structural Clay Facing Tile
C216 Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)
C279 Specification for Chemical-Resistant Masonry Units
C32 Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
C34 Specification for Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile
C410 Specification for Industrial Floor Brick
C56 Specification for Structural Clay Nonloadbearing Tile
C62 Specification for Building Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C652 Specification for Hollow Brick (Hollow Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale)
C67 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C902 Specification for Pedestrian and Light Traffic Paving Brick

Index Terms

Clay products (general); Masonry units; Shale; Terminology--building materials/applications; ICS Number Code 81.080; ICS Number Code 81.080

Citing ASTM Standards

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