ASTM C1006
Full Name
ASTM C1006 – Standard Test Method for Splitting Tensile Strength of Masonry Units
Scope
ASTM C1006 outlines the procedure for determining the splitting tensile strength of masonry units, such as bricks, concrete blocks, and stone. The scope of the standard includes:
- Test method: describes the specific steps and apparatus required to perform the splitting tensile test. This involves applying a compressive load to a masonry unit along its bed surface until it splits in half.
- Applicable units: covers various types of masonry units, including solid, hollow, and frogged units.
- Data analysis: explains how to calculate the splitting tensile strength from the maximum load applied during the test.
- Significance and use: emphasizes that splitting tensile strength is an important property to consider in the design and analysis of masonry structures, as it reflects the unit’s ability to resist tensile stresses.
ASTM C1006 does not directly address the correlation between splitting tensile strength and the overall performance of a masonry structure. However, the data obtained from the test can be used to evaluate the quality of masonry units, compare different types of units, and provide input for structural design calculations.
Keywords
brick; concrete masonry units; masonry; splitting strength; tensile strength
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Keywords
splitting tensile strength; masonry units; compressive load; bearing rods; tensile stress