ASTM C1314-01 - 10.1.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers procedures for masonry prism construction and testing, and procedures for determining the compressive strength of masonry, f'mt', used to determine compliance with the specified compressive strength of masonry, f `m'. When this test method is used for research purposes, the construction and test procedures within serve as a guideline and provide control parameters.

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

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1552-23

Standard Practice for Capping Concrete Masonry Units, Related Units and Masonry Prisms for Compression Testing

C67-17

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

C476-23

Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry

C270-26

Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

C144-26

Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar

C143/C143M-26b

Standard Test Method for Slump of Concrete (Includes all amendments and changes 8/6/2026).

C140-13

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units

C136-06

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

E111-17(2025)e1

Standard Test Method for Young’s Modulus, Tangent Modulus, and Chord Modulus (Includes all amendments and changes 12/11/2025).

E105-21

Standard Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials

C1587-09

Standard Practice for Preparation of Field Removed Manufactured Masonry Units and Masonry Specimens for Testing

C780-26

Standard Test Methods for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry

C1532-06

Standard Practice for Selection, Removal, and Shipment of Manufactured Masonry Units and Masonry Specimens from Existing Construction

C1232-26a

Standard Terminology for Masonry (Includes all amendments and changes 8/20/2026).

C1180-24

Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry (Withdrawn 2025)

C1093-25

Standard Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry

C1019-26

Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry