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ASTM Volume 04.05 now available

ASTM Volume 04.05 Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials; Vitrified Clay Pipe; Concrete Pipe; Fiber-Reinforced Cement Products; Mortars and Grouts; Masonry; Precast Concrete is now available.

The 80+ volume Annual Book of ASTM Standards contains ASTM's 12,000+ standards and is available in print and Online formats. The volumes can be purchased individually, as a section (at a 25% discount) or as the complete 80+ volume set (at a 50% discount).

Under the heading of chemical-resistant nonmetallic materials, this volume provides specifications, tests, and practices for measuring the properties of mortars, grouts, and monolithic surfacing.

Also included are standards on mortar and grout for masonry construction and manufactured masonry units. Volume 04.05 also features specifications for concrete pipe, joints, manholes, vitrified clay pipe, clay drain tile, fiber-cement products, and precast concrete products.
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