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NCMA Research and Development LaboratoryTesting Services Schedule

NCMA Research and Development Laboratory13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, VA 20171

(703) 713-1900 www.ncma.org/lab

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The NCMA Research and Development Laboratory is an ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited testing laboratory dedicated to the scientific testing and research of manufactured concrete products and systems. Accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS), the Laboratory is equipped to perform nearly any physical testing of masonry and hardscape units, assemblies, and related materials. The lab is staffed by engineers and technicians with over 50 years of experience in the masonry industry, and are available for consultation on developing a research program to demonstrate the performance characteristics of a specific material, product, or masonry system. The Laboratory also has a state-of-the-art Unit Production Facility available for concrete masonry production research.

Research and Development Laboratory

Research

• Unit Property Testing - Concrete Masonry Units - Concrete Brick - Segmental Retaining Wall Units - Pavers and Paving Slabs - Articulating Concrete Block - Manufactured Stone Veneer• Product Certification• Masonry Prism Testing• Masonry Mortar Testing• Masonry Grout Testing• Aggregate Evaluation• Assembly Testing• Unit Production Research


Date Revised: March 10, 2017



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ASTM C29 – ASTM C67 –

ASTM C117 –

ASTM C128 –


ASTM C185 – ASTM C305 – ASTM C426 – ASTM C780 –


ASTM C1262 – ASTM C1314 – ASTM C1506 – ASTM D6638 –

ASTM D6916 –ASTM E72 – ASTM E514 –

ASTM E518 – ASTM E519 – ASTM E564 – ASTM E2178 – TMS 0302 –

Bulk Density and Voids of AggregatesSampling & Testing Brick & Structural Clay TileMaterials Finer than 75-µm in Mineral Aggregates by WashingDensity & Specific Gravity of Fine AggregatesSieve Analysis of AggregatesSampling & Testing CMU & Related UnitsAir Content of Cement MortarMechanical Mixing of Pastes & MortarLinear Drying Shrinkage of CMUPreconstruction & Construction Evaluation of Masonry MortarGrout Sampling & TestingMeasurement of Masonry Flexural Bond StrengthFreeze-Thaw Durability of SRWCompressive Strength of Masonry PrismsWater Retention of MortarConnection Strength Between SRW & GeosyntheticShear Strength of SRW SystemsStrength Tests of Wall PanelsWater Penetration & Leakage Through MasonryFlexural Bond Strength of MasonryDiagonal Shear Strength of MasonryShear Resistance of Wall PanelsAir Permeance of Building MaterialsSound Transmission Class Rating for Masonry Units

ASTM C33 – ASTM C55-ASTM C73 – ASTM C90 – ASTM C91 – ASTM C129 – ASTM C144 – ASTM C216 –


ASTM C387 –

ASTM C404 –ASTM C476 – ASTM C744 – ASTM C936 –

ASTM C1319 – ASTM C1329 –ASTM C1372 – ASTM C1384 – ASTM C1491 – ASTM C1623 –


ASTM C1714 –

ASTM D6684 – CSA A165.1 – CSA A165.2 – CSA A165.3 – CSA A231.1 – CSA A231.1 –

Concrete AggregatesConcrete Building BrickCalcium Silicate (Sand-Lime) BrickLoadbearing Concrete Masonry UnitsMasonry CementNon-loadbearing CMUAggregates for Masonry MortarFacing Brick (Solid Units from Clay or ShaleMortar for Unit MasonryLightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry UnitsPackaged, Dry, Combined Materials for ConcreteAggregates for Masonry GroutGrout for MasonryPrefaced Concrete Masonry UnitsSolid Concrete Interlocking Paving UnitsConcrete Grid Paving UnitsMortar CementSegmental Retaining Wall UnitsAdmixtures for Masonry MortarConcrete Roof PaversManufactured Concrete Masonry LintelsConcrete Facing BrickAdhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer UnitsPackaged, Dry, Combined Materials for MortarArticulating Concrete Block (ACB)Concrete Block Masonry UnitsConcrete Brick Masonry UnitsPrefaced Concrete Masonry UnitsPrecast Concrete Paving SlabsPrecast Concrete Pavers

Laboratory Capabilities


Typical Test Method Capabilities Below is a list of test methods that are in the

scope of accreditation for the Laboratory.

Typical Specification Compliance Capabilities Below are some of the product specifications that the

Laboratory can use to evaluate products for compliance.


Listed are the costs for conducting some of the more frequently requested standard tests. If you don’t see a specific service listed, please call for a consultation based on your specific needs.Listed materials required are minimums. Some units may break or be damaged during shipping, so it is recommended to send extra units when possible.Prices include basic saw cutting and preparation. Additional fees may apply for special unit configurations or other test preparation.Materials not destroyed during testing will be retained for 30 days. Contact the Laboratory if alternative arrangements are necessary. Fees may apply.Prices subject to change.

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Testing Services Schedule



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Concrete Masonry Units and Concrete Brick

ASTM C90/C55 Compliance Package ASTM C140 & C426 Compression (Net Area), Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances, Linear Drying Shrinkage ASTM C140 Compression (Net Area), Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional 6 units $325 $375 $455Tolerances Absorption and Unit Weight Only 3 units $175 $200 $250Compression (Gross Area) Only 3 units $175 $200 $250 ASTM C426 Linear Drying Shrinkage 3 units $565 $650 $795 ASTM C744 Prefaced Concrete Masonry Units CALL FOR QUOTE Water Repellency Tests Spray Bar – 4 hours (NCMA CMU-WR2) 3 units $330 $380 $465Water Uptake (NCMA CMU-WR3) 3 units $250 $285 $350 CERTIFICATIONS PACKAGE Fire Rating (ACI 216.1/TMS 0216) – Mix design needed Sound Transmission Class (TMS 0302) Fire Rating or Sound Transmission Class with C140, each --- $55 $65 $75Thermal Properties of CMU CALL FOR QUOTE

Materials Member Professional Retail Required Price Price Price

1 unit $205 $235 $285


9 units $725 $840 $1,020

Segmental Retaining Wall Units & Articulating Concrete Block Materials Member Professional Retail Required Price Price Price



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ASTM C1372/D6684 Compliance Package ASTM C140 & C1262 Compression, Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances, Freeze-Thaw in Water (up to 150 cycles) Complete Freeze Thaw Testing Program ASTM C140 & C1262 5 units $1415 $1630 $1995 Includes C1372/D6684 Compliance Package plus Freeze-Thaw in Saline (up to 100 cycles) ASTM C140 Compression, Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances ASTM C140 & C1262 Saline Compression, Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional 5 units $975 $1125 $1365 Tolerances, Freeze-Thaw in Saline only (up to 100 cycles) ASTM C1262 (Freeze-Thaw) Freeze-Thaw in Water (up to 150 cycles) and Saline (up to 100 cycles) Freeze-Thaw in Water Only (up to 150 cycles) 5 units $795 $920 $1120Freeze-Thaw in Saline Only (up to 100 cycles) 5 units $655 $755 $920 ASTM D6638 SRW Connection Strength, per set* Call for info $1255 $1445 $1755 ASTM D6916 SRW Shear Strength, per set* Call for info $1255 $1445 $1755 *NOTE: A set consists of seven (7) tests conducted on the identical setups (i.e. shear strength test for a specific block-grid-block combination or connection test for a specific grid-block combination for five (5) specific normal loads)

5 units $1150 $1325 $1610

5 units $1150 $1325 $1610


3 units $450 $520 $630


Concrete Paving Units and Paving Slabs Materials Member Professional Retail Required Price Price Price


Manufactured Stone Veneer



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ASTM C936 Compliance Package ASTM C140, C418*, and C1645 15 units $1795 $2050 $2495Compression, Absorption, Unit Weight, Abrasion Resistance, Freeze-Thaw (Water or Saline) ASTM C140 Compression, Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances Absorption and Unit Weight Only 3 units $175 $200 $250Compression (Gross Area) Only $175 $200 $250 ASTM C418* Abrasion Resistance 2 units $630 $725 $885 ASTM C1645 Freeze-Thaw (Water or Saline) 3 units $1045 $1200 $1465 ASTM C1782 Compliance Package Flexural Strength, Dimensional tolerance, Freeze Thaw (C1645) 6 units $1330 $1530 $1865ASTM C140- Compressive Strength, Absorption 3 units $325 $375 $455 ASTM C1782- Flexural Strength Only 3 units $435 $500 $610ASTM C1645 - Freeze - Thaw $1045 $1200 $1465 *NOTE: ASTM C418 testing subcontracted to outside laboratory.

ASTM C1670 ASTM C1670 – Compliance PackageASTM C39 – Compressive Strength 5 cylinders $250 $285 $350ASTM C666 – Freeze-Thaw 3 beams $760 $875 ASTM C482 – Shear Bond Delivered 5 units $250 $285 $350ASTM C482 – Shear Bond Constructed $400 $560ASTM C140 – Dimensions, Absorption, Unit Weight 3 units $500 $575 $700ASTM C157 – Drying Shrinkage* 3 units $515 $590 $720

*NOTE: ASTM C157 testing subcontracted to outside laboratory

6 units $325 $375 $455

$1795 $2515



$1065

$460

3 units

$2030

3 units



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Manufactured Masonry Lintels Materials Member Professional Retail Required Price Price Price ASTM C1623

Compliance package (ASTM C140, Compression, Absorption) 6 individual lintels

$350

Cast Stone

ASTM C1364

5x18x18 $1245 $1475 $1525block

ASTM C1195 (Cold Water Absorption)

ASTM C666 (Freeze - Thaw)

ASTM C426 (Drying Shrinkage)

Compliance Package (C1194, C1195, C666, C426)


5x8x8 $135 $170 $195block5x8x8 $95 $130 $155block5x12x16 $760 $875 $1065block5x8x16 $515 $580 $615block

ASTM C1194 (Compressive Strength)


3 individual lintels

Absorption only


3 individual lintels

$195

$390

$220

$475

$345

Compression only $345$220$195


Additional Concrete Products


Clay Brick

ASTM C67 Compression Absorption (24 hour cold water, 5 hour boil) Initial Rate of Absorption Efflorescence Modulus of Rupture (Flexure Test)Freeze Thaw 5 brick $1065 $1220 $1485


Aggregate Analysis



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ASTM C1319 – Concrete Grid Pavers ASTM C140 6 units $430 $495 $605Compression (Net Area), Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances ASTM C1491 – Concrete Roof Pavers Package – ASTM C140, C1262 (Water up to 150 cycles) 14 units $1255 $1445 $1755ASTM C140 – Compression, Absorption, Ballast Weight, Flexural Load, Dimensional Tolerances 9 units $520 $600 $725ASTM C1262 – Freeze-Thaw in Water (up to 150 cycles) 5 units $800 $915 $1115

Aggregate Testing Sieve Analysis – Gradation (ASTM C136)Unit Weight (ASTM C29)Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate (ASTM C40)Clay Lumps and Friable Particles (ASTM C142)Materials Passing 200 Sieve by Washing (ASTM C117)Specific Gravity and Absorption – Fine Aggregate (ASTM C128)NCMA Aggregate Freeze-Thaw Test

10lbs $200 $230 $28015lbs $100 $115 $1405lbs $100 $115 $1405lbs $135 $150 $18510lbs $100 $115 $14010lbs $155 $180 $22020lb $455 $500 $610

5 brick $250 $285 $3455 brick $275 $315 $3855 brick $275 $315 $38510 brick $495 $570 $6955 brick $435 $500 $610




Masonry Mortar and Grout




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ASTM C270 – Lab Mortar Evaluation7 and 28 day compressive strength, waterretention, air content

ASTM C1714 – Preblended Mortar Evaluation7 and 28 day compressive strength, water retention, air content

ASTM C780 – Field Mortar EvaluationCompressive Strength (Delivered Cubes)Mortar Aggregate Ratio (Delivered Materials)

ASTM C1019 – Masonry Grout28 day Compressive Strength (includes ASTM C140 on provided CMU)

20lb sand 15lb each

$435 $500 $610

$108 $115 $140 $265 $305 $370

ASTM C1384 Admixtures for Masonry Mortar CALL FOR QUOTE

(cementitious material)

30lb combined mortar materials

3 cubes Mortar and Sand Samples

100lb sand

Flexural Bond Strength

30lb cementitious material 16 CMU


ASTM C1072 – Bond Wrench TestingConcrete Brick Prisms (fabrication, testing of 1 prism, 5 joints)

Concrete Brick Prisms (fabrication, testing of 6 prism, 30 joints)

Brick Prisms Delivered


Mortar $415 $475 $580 Materials

Mortar $1360 $1565 $1900 Materials

DeliveredPrisms

$435 $500 $610

$40/Joint $50/Joint $60/Joint

$725 $835 $1015


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ASTM C1314 – Delivered Prisms 8 inch or less, hollow 8 inch or less, grouted10 inch or greater, hollow, half length 10 inch or greater, grouted, full length10 inch or greater, grouted, half length10 inch or greater, grouted full lengthNet area for hollow prisms

The prices below reflect the evaluation of the maximum compressive strength. Current specifications and building codes require that net area strengths be reported. To calculate net area compressive strength on hollow, ungrouted prisms, an ASTM C140 test must be performed on representative units used in prism construction.

ASTM C1314 – Lab Constructed PrismsPrism construction and testing ASTM C140 on CMU, ATSM 1780 on mortar (compressive strength)


3 prisms 3 prisms3 prisms3 prisms3 prisms 3 prisms

3 CMU of

12 CMU Mortar Materials (if desired)

$235$260$260$295$325$375$175

$270$300$300$340$375$430$200

$325$365$365$415$455$525

same configuration

$875 $1005 $1225

$245

Note: Additional fees may be changed for delivered prisms that require special trimming, dressing or other prepare how relative to achieving specimens that meet all relevant requirements.


Canadian Standards Testing Services

13 units $725 $840 $1020CSA A165.1/A165.2 Compliance Package CMU/Concrete Brick - ASTM C140 & C426Compression (Net Area), Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances, Linear Drying Shrinkage

CSA A165.1/A165.2 - ASTM C140 (CMU, Concrete Brick)Compression (Net Area), Absorption, Unit Weight, Dimensional Tolerances Absorption and Unit Weight OnlyCompression (Gross Area) Only

CSA A165.1/A165.2 - ASTM C426 (CMU, Concrete Brick)Linear Drying Shrinkage

CSA A165.3 Compliance PackagePrefaced Concrete Masonry Units

CSA A231.1 Compliance (Paving Slabs)Package - Flexural Strength, Surface Scaling, DimensionsFlexural Strength OnlyScaling Resistance Test

CSA A231.2 Compliance (Concrete Pavers)Combination – Compression, Absorption, Freeze-ThawCompressive Strength & Absorption OnlyFreeze-Thaw Durability Only



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8 units $325 $375 $455

3 units $175 $200 $2505 units $175 $200 $250

3 units $565 $650 $795

CALL FOR QUOTE

6 units $1750 $2015 $24503 units $435 $506 $6103 units $1500 $1725 $2100

15 units $1250 $1435 $17503 units $325 $375 $4553 units $1045 $1200 $1460

Wall and Assembly Tests The following list includes structural wall testing, as well as assembly testing for water penetration, air leakage, and bond strength. All wall and assembly tests listed below are provided based on formal price quotations, which are provided by the Laboratory upon request. Please contact the Laboratory for more information on these tests.

ASTM E72 – Flexural Strength Typical 4 x 8 foot specimens tested vertical with transverse load from an airbag. Optional method includes testing specimens in a horizontal orientation with ¼ point loading.

ASTM E72 – Compressive StrengthTypical 4 x 8 foot specimens tested in compression with an eccentric axial loading at a distance of t/3 from centroid.

ASTM E72 – In-Plane Shear StrengthTypical 4 x 8 foot specimens tested in shear with loading at top of wall.

ASTM E518 – Modulus of Rupture by 3rd Point LoadingCMU or brick pier/prism tested in 3rd point loading to determine flexural bond strength.

ASTM E519 – Diagonal Tension (Shear) StrengthTypical 4 x 4 foot specimen tested in a horizontal configuration with loading applied along wall diagonal.

ASTM E514 – Water Penetration and LeakageTypical 4.5 x 8 foot specimens tested for water penetration with applied water and simulated wind pressure.

ASTM E283/E2178 – Air PermeanceTypical 5 x 4 foot specimens tested air permeance and leakage under applied pressure.



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The Research and Development Laboratory has a state-of-the-art unit manufacturing line capable of producing concrete masonry units and related units. Opportunities for research include:• Trial Mix Designs• New Admixture, Cement, or Aggregate Influences• Evaluation of Curing Influences• Prototype Unit Production• Recycled Materials Evaluation• Production Technology Training

Testing of new materials or production methods never go as planned. Issues with equipment, personnel, and the loss of production time are problems with developing new products or evaluating new materials. The Unit Production Facility has the ability to simulate several different batching, manufacturing, and curing methodologies in use at modern production facilities. Lab staff will take the time to record, document, and correlate production information to resulting unit properties. Best of all, the physical testing of produced units can be accomplished at the same facility, so there is no need for additional shipping costs to a testing laboratory.

Unit Production Research



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Laboratory Staff Douglas H. Ross, CCMTT Manager R+D Lab [email protected] 571.224.0936

Tim Jones Senior Laboratory Technician [email protected] 703.713.1900 Ext. 124

Amber Edmonds Research Assistant [email protected] 703.713.1900 Ext. 134

Sam Phillips Laboratory Technician

[email protected]



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703.713.1900 Ext. 400

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