ASTM C57-57 (1965) PDF
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Full title and description
ASTM C57-57(1965) — Standard Specifications for Structural Clay Floor Tile. This is a historical ASTM specification that defined requirements for structural clay floor tile used in building construction and related applications.
Abstract
This withdrawn/replaced document established the specification criteria for structural clay floor tile, including the intended use as a masonry unit for flooring applications, general material and quality requirements, and acceptance criteria as used in mid‑20th century construction practice. It served as a reference for manufacturers, specifiers and building code authorities while active.
General information
- Status: Withdrawn / superseded (historical standard; withdrawn in later archival actions).
- Publication date: Original issue 1957; reapproved/reaffirmed 1965 (designated C57-57(1965)).
- Publisher: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), now ASTM International.
- ICS / categories: Construction materials — masonry products / structural clay products; developed by ASTM Committee C15 (Masonry).
- Edition / version: Designation shown as C57-57(1965) (original 1957 standard with 1965 reapproval).
- Number of pages: Approximately 3 pages (short historical specification).
Scope
The standard specified the intent, general requirements and acceptance criteria for structural clay floor tile used in building construction — addressing the product as a structural masonry component for floors and related installations. While brief, the specification was referenced by building codes and industry practice for clay floor tile performance and quality during its period of use.
Key topics and requirements
- Definition and intended use of structural clay floor tile (as a masonry floor unit).
- Basic material and manufacture requirements appropriate to clay floor tile of the period.
- Acceptance and quality criteria for shipped units (sampling and inspection references).
- References to related ASTM masonry specifications used in coordinated practice.
Typical use and users
Primary users historically included tile manufacturers, architects and engineers specifying masonry floor units, construction contractors, building officials and code writers. The specification was used to inform procurement, quality control and code compliance for structural clay floor tile in buildings.
Related standards
Related ASTM masonry standards and companion specifications include standards for structural clay load‑bearing wall tile, structural clay nonload‑bearing tile, concrete building brick, and test/sampling standards referenced by masonry practice (for example ASTM standards in the C15 committee series). Users typically consult those related ASTM C‑series documents for coordinated requirements.
Keywords
ASTM C57, structural clay floor tile, clay floor tile, masonry tile, tile specification, ASTM C15, historical standard, withdrawn specification.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ASTM C57-57(1965) is the historical ASTM designation for the Standard Specifications for Structural Clay Floor Tile — a short specification published originally in 1957 and reapproved in 1965 that established requirements for structural clay floor tile.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covered the intended use and basic specification/acceptance criteria for structural clay floor tile as used in building construction, providing manufacturers’ and specifiers’ guidance during the time it was active.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Historically, tile manufacturers, architects and engineers, contractors and building code officials used or referenced this specification when dealing with structural clay floor tile.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: It is a historical/withdrawn specification and is not current; later standards and revisions replaced or rendered it inactive. Users should consult current ASTM standards and applicable building codes for up‑to‑date requirements.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it formed part of the family of ASTM masonry/structural clay product specifications maintained by ASTM Committee C15 (e.g., standards for load‑bearing tile, nonload‑bearing tile and related masonry units).
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Structural clay floor tile; clay tile; masonry; floor tile specification; ASTM C57; ASTM C15 committee; historical/withdrawn standard.