1、Designation: C303 10 (Reapproved 2016)Standard Test Method forDimensions and Density of Preformed Block andBoardType Thermal Insulation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C303; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of
2、 revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope1.1 This test
3、 method covers determination of the dimensionsand density of block and board insulation as defined inTerminology C168.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onl
4、yand are not considered standard.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitat
5、ions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket orBatt Thermal InsulationsC168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of ThermalInsulation LotsC870 Practice for Conditioning of Thermal In
6、sulating Ma-terials3. Terminology3.1 GeneralTerminology C168 shall be considered asapplicable to the terms used in this test method.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 The material shall be tested in the “dry” condition or inthe “as manufactured and received” condition (see Note 1) butthe procedure must be
7、 consistent with that as given in thematerial specification. If the material is to be tested in the “dry”condition it shall be dried to constant mass. If the materialspecification does not give conditioning instructions, a condi-tioning environment of 73F 6 4F (23C 6 2C) and 50 65 % relative humidit
8、y per Practice C870 shall be used. Fromthe measured mass and measured dimensions, the density ofthe product is calculated.NOTE 1Some materials may contain volatiles such as moisture whenmanufactured or shipped, or both.5. Significance and Use5.1 Dimensional measurements of the product thermal in-sul
9、ation are essential in determining compliance of a productwith specification limits. Dimensional measurements of vari-ous test specimens are also required by the specific testmethod.5.2 Density measurements of the product insulation areuseful in determining compliance of a product with specifica-tio
10、n limits, and in providing a relative gage of product weights.For any one kind of insulation, some important physical andmechanical properties, such as thermal conductivity, heatcapacity, strength, etc., bear a specific relationship with itsdensity. In order to design for equipment supports, check t
11、hematerial for the “as received density” where the moisturecontent of the product as received and then installed mayconsequential.6. Apparatus6.1 Steel measure, (ruler or tape), graduated in millimetresor better, suitable for measuring dimensions to 6 1.0 % (seeNote 2).6.2 Instrument, such as calipe
12、r, dial gage, or micrometergraduated in millimetres or better, with a minimum platediameter of 6 mm, and a maximum plate of 1.0 by 1.0 in. (25by 25 mm). This instrument shall be suitable for measuring thedimensions to 61.0 %. This instrument shall not cause defor-mation of the product when measuring
13、 it. The pressure exertedby this measuring plate should not exceed 0.040 psi or 5psf(0.245 kPa).1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C16 on ThermalInsulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.32 on MechanicalProperties.Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2016
14、. Published November 2016. Originallypublished as approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2010 asC303 10. DOI: 10.1520/C0303-10R16.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards vo
15、lume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States16.3 Pin probe depth gage per Test Methods C167.6.4 Scales, accurate to within 0.0lb (5g) or within 1 % o
16、f thespecimen mass (whichever is less). If the material specificationcalls for a greater accuracy, this shall take precedence. If thesamples are to be conditioned per Practice C870 the accuracyshall be within 0.1 %.6.5 Drying Oven.NOTE 2Generally a rule or instrument is used for dimensions less than
17、a metre and a tape used for longer dimensions.7. Test Specimen7.1 The test specimens shall be of commercial size when-ever practicable, but shall not be less than 4 in. wide by 8 in.long (100 mm wide by 200 mm long), except if required by aspecific test method. The sample size shall be determined in
18、accordance with the material specification. If not specifiedthere, then in accordance with Practice C390 test at least fivespecimens.7.2 When less than full commercial size pieces are testedends and sides shall be trimmed by cutting or fabricating togive a block with parallel sides and ends with onl
19、y top andbottom surfaces original.8. Conditioning8.1 If the specimens are to be conditioned, condition thespecimens to constant mass in accordance with Practice C870.Consult the materials specification for any specific condition-ing requirements.8.2 If the specimens are not to be conditioned, test a
20、s soonas possible.9. Procedure9.1 After conditioning, measure the width and length of thespecimen to the nearest 1 mm unless different tolerances aregiven in the material specification, or there are differentmeasurement tolerances within a specific test method to beapplied.9.2 If the pin probe depth
21、 gage is used the measurementsshall be per 8.2 of Test Methods C167.9.3 The thickness shall be measured along the edges in atleast four different locations, generally near the four cornersapproximately 1-3 in. (25-75 mm) from the corner, as shown inFig. 1 for locations A,B,C, and D. The length and w
22、idth shallbe measured in at least two locations. At approximately alongthe A-B and C-D lines for the width and the A-D and B-C linesfor the length. For specimens larger than 10 ft2(1 m2) in area,there shall be an additional two thickness measurements foreach additional 10 ft2(1 m2) in size. These wo
23、uld be in thecentral section of the specimen as shown by locations E and F.There shall also be an additional length or width measurementfor each additional meter increase in length or width over 3 ft(1 m) long. These measurement positions shall be spacedapproximately equally within the original meas
24、urement areadefined by A,B,C,D.9.4 Measure and record the mass.10. Calculation10.1 Calculate the volume of the specimen from the averagewidth, length, and thickness as follows:Volume, Cu.ft. 5 length, in. 3width, in. 3thickness, in./1728 (1)Volume, m35 length, mm 3width, mm 3thickness, mm 31029!10.2
25、 Calculate the density of the specimen from the massand calculated volume as follows:Density, kg/m35mass, kgvolume, m3(2)density, lb/ft35 density, kg/m330.0624 (3)11. Report11.1 Report the average density of the sample in pounds percubic foot or kilograms per cubic metre. Report density to threesign
26、ificant figures.11.2 Report the dimensions. Report dimensions to the near-est millimetre, or as requested.11.3 Material identification including manufacturers type/grade designation and lot number or date of manufacture.11.4 Date testing was performed.11.5 Specimen conditioning used or “tested as re
27、ceived.”12. Precision and Bias312.1 Precision of the density test method was determined bya round robin with six participating laboratories. The producttested was mineral fiber board insulation at a density of2.98 lb/ft3(47.74 kg/m3).12.2 Precision results:95% Repeatability Limit (2.8Sr) = 1.7%95% R
28、eproducibility Limit (2.8SR) = 3.3%12.3 BiasNo information can be presented on the bias ofthe procedure in this test method because no material having anaccepted reference value is available.13. Keywords13.1 block; board; density; dimensions ; thermal insulation;thermal insulating materialsblock and
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