ASTM C90-06b
Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units

Standard No.
ASTM C90-06b
Release Date
2006
Published By
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Status
Replace By
ASTM C90-08
Latest
ASTM C90-23
Scope

1.1 This specification covers hollow and solid (see 5.3 and 5.4) concrete masonry units made from hydraulic cement, water, and mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of other materials. There are three classes of concrete masonry units: (1) normal weight, (2) medium weight, and (3) lightweight. These units are suitable for both loadbearing and nonloadbearing applications.

1.2 Concrete masonry units covered by this specification are made from lightweight or normal weight aggregates, or both.

1.3 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 standard.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Note 18212;When particular features are desired such as surface textures for appearance or bond, finish, color, or particular properties such as density classification, higher compressive strength, fire resistance, thermal performance or acoustical performance, these features should be specified separately by the purchaser. Suppliers should be consulted as to the availability of units having the desired features.

ASTM C90-06b Referenced Document

  • ASTM C1157 Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement*2024-04-19 Update
  • ASTM C1209 Standard Terminology of Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
  • ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry
  • ASTM C1314 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms
  • ASTM C140 Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
  • ASTM C150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
  • ASTM C33 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
  • ASTM C331 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units
  • ASTM C426 Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units
  • ASTM C595 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
  • ASTM C618 Standard Specification for Fly Ash And Raw Or Calcined Natural Pozzolan For Use As A Mineral Admixture In Portland Cement Concrete
  • ASTM C989 Standard Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
  • ASTM E519 Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages*2024-04-19 Update
  • ASTM E72 Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

ASTM C90-06b history

  • 2023 ASTM C90-23 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2022 ASTM C90-22 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2021 ASTM C90-21 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2016 ASTM C90-16a Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2016 ASTM C90-16 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2015 ASTM C90-15 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2014 ASTM C90-14 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2013 ASTM C90-13 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2012 ASTM C90-12 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2011 ASTM C90-11b Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2011 ASTM C90-11a Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2011 ASTM C90-11 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2009 ASTM C90-09 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2008 ASTM C90-08 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2006 ASTM C90-06b Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2006 ASTM C90-06a Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2006 ASTM C90-06 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2005 ASTM C90-05a Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2005 ASTM C90-05 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2003 ASTM C90-03 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2002 ASTM C90-02a Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2002 ASTM C90-02 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2001 ASTM C90-01a Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2001 ASTM C90-01 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
  • 2000 ASTM C90-00 Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units



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