ASTM C901-18 - 1.9.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the structural design and quality control of fabrication for load-bearing and non-load-bearing prefabricated masonry panels. Methods of prefabrication, field erection, and jointing are not covered in this specification.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C780-25a

Standard Test Methods for Preconstruction and Construction Evaluation of Mortars for Plain and Reinforced Unit Masonry (Includes all amendments and changes 8/5/2025).

C476-23

Standard Specification for Grout for Masonry

C270-25b

Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry (Includes all amendments and changes 1/16/2026).

C140-13

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

C109/C109M-24

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50?mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens)

C67-17

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

C1717-19

Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels

C1357-09

Standard Test Methods for Evaluating Masonry Bond Strength (Withdrawn 2016)

C1314-24

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Masonry Prisms

C1232-26

Standard Terminology for Masonry

C1180-24

Standard Terminology of Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry (Withdrawn 2025)

C1019-26

Standard Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry

TMS602/ACI530.1/ASCE6

Specification for Masonry Structures

E518-09

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry