ASTM C473

ASTM C473

Standard test method for physical testing of gypsum panel products

These test methods cover the physical testing of gypsum panel products. The test methods appear in the following order:

  • flexural strength (Method A)
  • core, end, and edge hardness (Method A)
  • nail pull resistance (Method A)
  • humidified deflection
  • end squareness
  • nominal thickness
  • recessed- or tapered-edge depth
  • width
  • length
  • water resistance of core-treated water repellant gypsum panel products
  • surface water resistance of gypsum panel products with water-repellant surfaces.

For use in these test methods, a sample shall consist of gypsum panel products. Flexural properties of gypsum panel products are evaluated by supporting the specimen near the ends and applying a transverse load midway between the supports. The core, end, and edge hardness of gypsum panel products are evaluated by determining the force required to push a steel punch into the area of test. The ability of gypsum panel products to resist nail pull-through is evaluated by determining the loaded required to push a standard nail head through the product. The humidified deflection of gypsum panel products are evaluated by supporting a specimen that has been cut with the long dimension perpendicular to the machine detection, supported horizontally, and subjected to high humidity.

Grips & materials suited for the ASTM C473

Grips

BE302: 3 point bending with fixed supports PU16: Steel punch PU17: Test nail

Machines

ITJ intelli-jack with frame ITJ intelli-jack

Materials

EPS, XPS, PUR, PIR 

Mineral Wool 

Gypsum

Paper and Cardboard

Wood

Mortar

Concrete and Masonry

Plastics

Fiber

Cement

Composites

Nonwoven

Metal