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ASTM C 473 : 2019

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-10-2019

£52.98
Excluding VAT

Committee
C 11
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
18
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

1.1These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum panel products.

1.2The test methods appear in the following order:

Section

Flexural Strength (Method A)

7

Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method A)

8

Nail Pull Resistance (Method A)

9

Flexural Strength (Method B)

11

Core, End and Edge Hardness (Method B)

12

Nail Pull Resistance (Method B)

13

Humidified Deflection

14

End Squareness

15

Nominal Thickness

16

Recessed- or Tapered Edge Depth

17

Width

18

Length

19

Water Resistance of Core-Treated Water-Repellent
 Gypsum Panel Products


20

Surface Water Resistance of Gypsum Panel Products
 with Water-Repellent Surfaces


21

1.3The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard with the exception of weight of samples in SI gram units. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4The text of these test methods 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 these test methods.

1.5This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.6This 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.

ASTM E 177 : 1990 : REV A : R1996 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
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ASTM E 691 : 2020 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E 691 : 2019 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
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ASTM E 691 : 2022 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM E 691 : 2009 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM C 11 : 2018 : REV B Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
ASTM C 1264 : 2019 Standard Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products
ASTM E 4 : 2021 Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E 691 : 2021 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM C 11 : 2024 : REV A Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
ASTM E 4 : 2024 Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

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