3.1 The drying shrinkage of mortar as determined by this test method is a measure of the decrease in length of test specimens under controlled drying conditions, after an initial period of moist curing.3.2 Since test specimens are not completely unrestrained during the initial period of moist curing, measurements of drying shrinkage by this test method are most useful for comparative purposes rather than as absolute values.3.3 The drying shrinkage of unrestrained laboratory tested mortar samples is different from that experienced in a masonry wall where influences include restraint, masonry unit absorption, ambient temperature and humidity, thickness of joint, length of continuous wall, etc.1.1 This test method covers the measurement of unrestrained drying shrinkage of masonry mortars.1.2 This test method is applicable to Specification C270 Type N, Type S, and Type M mortars under the property or proportion specifications. Due to the tendency to damage lower strength specimens during demolding, it is not applicable to lower strength mortars, such as Type O mortars.1.3 This test method is intended for research purposes only.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.5 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
This test method offers a laboratory means to compare the relative performances of baseball bats.Use of this test method can provide sports governing bodies a means to compare calculated batted-ball speed and other physical properties of the bats.1.1 This test method defines a method for determining bat performance by measuring the bat-ball coefficient of restitution (BBCOR), deriving the bat performance factor (BPF), and calculating batted-ball speed (BBS). It is applicable to baseball bats of any construction or material. The test method provides a quantitative measure of bat dynamic performance that may be used for comparison purposes.1.2 The BBCOR, BPF, and BBS are each calculated from measurements taken in the laboratory on test equipment meeting the requirements defined in this test method.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.