1.1 This laboratory test method2 provides a procedure for determining the resistance to water penetration and leakage through unit masonry subjected to wind-driven rain. This test method is not identical to and the results are not the same as field standard Test Method C1601. This test method measures through-wall water penetration, whereas Test Method C1601 only measures surface water penetration.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the 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. For a specific hazard statement, see Section 6.
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.
ASTM E514/E514M-20 Referenced Document
ASTM C1232 Standard Terminology for Masonry*, 2023-12-15 Update
ASTM C1601 Standard Test Method for Field Determination of Water Penetration of Masonry Wall Surfaces*, 2022-06-01 Update
ASTM C270 Standard Specification for Mortar For Unit Masonry
ASTM E514/E514M-20 history
2020ASTM E514/E514M-20 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2014ASTM E514/E514M-14a Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2014ASTM E514/E514M-14 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2011ASTM E514/E514M-11 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2009ASTM E514/E514M-09 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2008ASTM E514-08 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2006ASTM E514-06 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2005ASTM E514-05c Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2005ASTM E514-05b Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2005ASTM E514-05a Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2005ASTM E514-05 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2004ASTM E514-04 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2003ASTM E514-03 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
2002ASTM E514-02 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry
1990ASTM E514-90(1996)e1 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry