1.1 This practice covers apparatus, materials, and procedures for capping concrete masonry units, related units, including coupons or other specimens obtained from such units, and masonry prisms for compression testing. NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing these test methods should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
1.2 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C1552-23 Referenced Document
ASTM C1093 Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Unit Masonry
ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*, 2023-12-15 Update
ASTM C1314 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM C140/C140M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units*, 2023-12-01 Update
ASTM C617/C617M Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens*, 2023-10-20 Update
ASTM C1552-23 history
2023ASTM C1552/C1552M-23a Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2023ASTM C1552-23 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2016ASTM C1552-16 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2015ASTM C1552-15 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2014ASTM C1552-14a Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2014ASTM C1552-14 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2012ASTM C1552-12 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2009ASTM C1552-09a Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2009ASTM C1552-09 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2008ASTM C1552-08a Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2008ASTM C1552-08 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2007ASTM C1552-07 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2003ASTM C1552-03a Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2003ASTM C1552-03 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing
2002ASTM C1552-02 Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing