ASTM C648-20

ASTM C648-20

Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile

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1.1 ,This test method covers the determination of the breaking strength of ceramic tile, ceramic mosaic tile, quarry tile, porcelain tile and paver tile, having a facial area of at least 1 ,in.2 (6.4 ,cm2). Tiles may be glazed or unglazed.

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

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.


Significance and Use:

5.1 ,The test method provides means for establishing whether or not a lot of ceramic tile meets the strength requirements which may appear in tile specifications. Tile strength is the force in pounds-force (or newtons), as read from the pressure gage, necessary to cause the tile to break.

Additional Info

Author American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International)
Committee C21.06 - Committee C21 on Ceramic Whitewares and Related Products
Published by ASTM
Document type Standard
Theme ,Terracotta building products
ICS 91.100.25 : Construction products in baked clay
Number of pages 4
Replace ASTM C648-04(2014)
Set ASTM Volume 15.02 - Multi-User - Single-Site Online
Document history ,,,
Keyword C648

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