GOST 13579-2018 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 13579-2018 — Concrete blocks for walls of basements. Specifications. This interstate standard specifies types, construction, technical requirements, marking, testing, packaging and storage rules for concrete blocks intended for basement walls and technical crawlspaces (including requirements for heavy, light and dense silicate concretes with specified density limits).

Abstract

GOST 13579-2018 establishes standardized dimensions, classes and technical requirements for prefabricated concrete blocks used in basement walls (commonly referred to as FBS — foundation/basement blocks). It replaces the earlier 1978 edition and was adopted as an interstate standard and introduced into national practice in Russia and member states; the standard includes amendments published in later information indexes.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (replaced GOST 13579-78).
• Publication date: Approved by the competent authority 5 October 2018; date of introduction (entry into force) 1 May 2019.
• Publisher: Interstate Council / implemented and published in national information systems by the Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) and corresponding national bodies.
• ICS / categories: 91.080.40 (Construction materials and building — Concrete structures).
• Edition / version: 2018 edition (GOST 13579-2018), current version with subsequent amendments published in information indexes (IUS).
• Number of pages: Approximately 18 pages (typical electronic publication length).

Scope

The standard applies to solid and hollow concrete blocks manufactured from heavy concrete, and from light and dense silicate concretes with an average density not less than 1800 kg/m³, intended for the construction of basement walls, technical underfloors and (in some cases) foundations. It sets dimensional groups, constructive types, mechanical and physical performance requirements (strength, frost resistance, water absorption), tolerances, marking, and rules for testing, acceptance, packaging and storage.

Key topics and requirements

• Defined types and constructive variants of basement/foundation blocks (solid and hollow) and their intended uses.
• Size (dimensional) groups and nominal dimensions for common FBS block families.
• Material requirements: acceptable concrete types and minimum average density (e.g., ≥ 1800 kg/m³ for specified categories).
• Mechanical properties and durability: strength classes, frost resistance, and maximum water absorption limits.
• Tolerances on linear dimensions, flatness and geometric deviations; marking and product identification.
• Requirements for embedded mounting loops/anchors where applicable, and rules for safe lifting and handling.
• Inspection, sampling and testing procedures, acceptance criteria and documentation.

Typical use and users

Primary users are manufacturers of precast concrete blocks, construction and foundation contractors, structural designers and architects who specify foundation and basement wall systems, testing and certification laboratories, procurement and quality departments, and regulatory bodies preparing construction documentation. The standard is used to select block types and sizes, verify conformity, and develop technical specifications for production and purchase.

Related standards

GOST 13579-2018 replaces GOST 13579-78 (the previous edition). It is related to other national and interstate standards that cover concrete materials, testing methods, and precast concrete product standards (referenced within the standard itself and national indexes). Users should consult the normative references listed in the standard for linked GOSTs on concrete, testing and dimensional tolerances.

Keywords

basement blocks; concrete blocks; FBS; foundation blocks; dimensions; strength class; frost resistance; water absorption; marking; precast concrete; technical conditions.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 13579-2018 is the interstate standard titled "Concrete blocks for walls of basements. Specifications" that defines technical requirements for prefabricated concrete blocks used in basement and foundation applications.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers types and constructions of blocks (solid and hollow), permitted materials and density ranges, dimensional groups and tolerances, strength and durability requirements (including frost resistance and water absorption), marking, testing, acceptance, packaging and storage.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of concrete blocks, construction and foundation contractors, structural engineers and architects, testing laboratories, procurement/quality teams, and standards/regulatory bodies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018 edition (GOST 13579-2018) is the current edition that replaced GOST 13579-78; it entered into force 1 May 2019 and has received subsequent amendments published in national information indexes. Users should check the latest national information indexes for any newer amendments or revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is an individual interstate standard within the family of standards covering precast concrete products and concrete material/testing rules. The standard references and is referenced by related GOSTs on concrete technology, testing methods and precast product specifications.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Basement blocks, concrete blocks, foundation blocks, FBS, dimensions, density, strength, frost resistance, marking, precast concrete.