ASTM C32-23
Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)

Standard No.

ASTM C32-23

Release Date

2023

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM C32-23

Scope

1.1 This specification covers brick intended for use in (1) drainage structures for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water, and (2) related structures such as manholes and catch basins. 1.2 The requirements of this specification apply at the time of purchase. The use of results from testing of brick extracted from masonry structures for determining conformance or non-conformance to the requirements of this specification is beyond the scope of this standard. 1.3 Brick are ceramic products manufactured primarily from clay, shale, or similar naturally occurring earthy substances and subjected to a heat treatment at elevated temperatures (firing). Additives or recycled materials are permitted to be included at the option of the manufacturer. The heat treatment must develop sufficient fired bond between the particulate constituents to provide the strength and durability requirements of this specification. (See Terminology C1232.) 1.4 Brick are shaped during manufacture by molding, pressing, or extrusion, and the shaping method is a way to describe the brick. 1.4.1 This specification and its individual requirements shall not be used to qualify or corroborate the performance of a masonry unit made from other materials, or made with other forming methods, or other means of binding the materials. 1.5 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the specification. 1.6 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. 1.7 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 C32-23 Referenced Document

• ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*， 2023-12-15 Update
• ASTM C67/C67M Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

ASTM C32-23 history

• 2023 ASTM C32-23 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 2017 ASTM C32-13(2017) Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 2013 ASTM C32-13 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 2011 ASTM C32-11 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 2009 ASTM C32-09 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 2005 ASTM C32-05 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 2004 ASTM C32-04 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 1993 ASTM C32-93(1999)e1 Standard Specification for Sewer and Manhole Brick (Made From Clay or Shale)
• 1973 ASTM C32-73 Standard Specification for Sewer And Manhole Brick ( ade From Clay Or Shale)