ASTM C73
Full Name
ASTM C73 – Standard Specification for Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick)
Scope
This specification covers brick made principally from sand and lime and intended for use in brick masonry.
Two grades of brick are covered:
- Grade SW – brick intended for use where exposed to temperature below freezing in the presence of moisture.
- Grade MW – brick intended for use where exposed to temperature below freezing but unlikely to be saturated with water.
Keywords
absorption; brick; calcium silicate face brick; compressive strength; masonry units; sand-lime brick
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