1.1 This practice applies to construction and testing of masonry made of AAC units. It includes or references terminology, material specifications, and methods of test. It references specifications and test methods.
1.2 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.
1.3 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.
1.4 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 C1692-18 Referenced Document
ASTM C1072 Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength*, 2022-12-01 Update
ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*, 2023-12-15 Update
ASTM C1660 Standard Specification for Thin-bed Mortar for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
ASTM C1691 Standard Specification for Unreinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry Units*, 2021-12-01 Update
ASTM C1693 Standard Specification for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
ASTM C1717 Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels*, 2019-05-01 Update
ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry
ASTM C476 Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry
ASTM E514/E514M Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry*, 2020-12-01 Update
ASTM E518/E518M Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry*, 2022-12-01 Update
ASTM E519/E519M Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages*, 2022-12-01 Update
ASTM E96/E96M Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials*, 2024-03-01 Update
ASTM C1692-18 history
2018ASTM C1692-18 Standard Practice for Construction and Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
2011ASTM C1692-11 Standard Practice for Construction and Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
2010ASTM C1692-10 Standard Practice for Construction and Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
2009ASTM C1692-09 Standard Practice for Construction and Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry