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This specification covers solid, dry-cast, concrete facing brick intended for interior and exterior use in constructing structural and facing masonry components and are made from portland cement, water, and suitable mineral aggregates with or without the inclusion of other materials. Concrete facing bricks shall be grouped into density classifications as either lightweight, medium weight, or normal weight. Specimens shall be sampled, tested, and conform accordingly to the specified physical requirements (oven-dry density, maximum water absorption, and minimum net area compressive strength) suitable for their density classification. This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.