ASTM C90

Full Name

ASTM C90 – Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units

Scope

This specification covers hollow and solid 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: Normal Weight, Medium Weight, and Lightweight.

These units are suitable for both loadbearing and nonloadbearing applications.

Keywords

absorption; compressive strength; concrete masonry units; equivalent web thickness; face shell; flange; lightweight; linear drying shrinkage; loadbearing; medium weight; normal weight; webs

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