1. Scope

1.1 This standard contains terminology relating to gypsum and related building materials and systems. The terms are generically defined. More specific and expanded definitions may appear in appropriate standards.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C22/C22M Specification for Gypsum

C28/C28M Specification for Gypsum Plasters

C35 Specification for Inorganic Aggregates for Use in Gypsum Plaster

C36/C36M Specification for Gypsum Wallboard

C37/C37M Specification for Gypsum Lath

C52 Specification for Gypsum Partition Tile Or Block

C59/C59M Specification for Gypsum Casting Plaster and Gypsum Molding Plaster

C61/C61M Specification for Gypsum Keenes Cement

C317/C317M Specification for Gypsum Concrete

C318/C318M Specification for Gypsum Formboard

C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete

C473 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products

C475/C475M Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board

C557 Specification for Adhesives for Fastening Gypsum Wallboard to Wood Framing

C587 Specification for Gypsum Veneer Plaster

C588/C588M Specification for Gypsum Base for Veneer Plasters

C843 Specification for Application of Gypsum Veneer Plaster

C954 Specification for Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness

C1007 Specification for Installation of Load Bearing (Transverse and Axial) Steel Studs and Related Accessories

C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

E337 Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the Measurement of Wet- and Dry-Bulb Temperatures)

Keywords

gypsum products; terminology-cement/concrete; gypsum and related building materials/systems, terminology;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.91 (Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)); 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)

DOI: 10.1520/C0011-98

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