ASTM C1587-05e1 - 15.5.2005
 
1. Scope

1.1 The purpose of this practice is to standardize the preparation of manufactured masonry units and assemblies extracted from the field for compressive strength testing in a laboratory environment.

1.2 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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C1072-26

Standard Test Methods for Measurement of Masonry Flexural Bond Strength

C1180-24

Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry (Withdrawn 2025)

C1232-26a

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

C140-13

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

C67-17

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

C1532-06

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

C1314-24

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms