ASTM C615/C615M-10

Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling method appropriate to the selection of granite dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken stone. Granite stones covered here shall be used for: exterior and interior cladding of buildings and structures; curbstone, paving, and landscape features; structural components having established dimensions; grade separations and retaining walls; and monuments. The physical property requirements to which granite stones shall adhere to are absorption by weight, density, compressive weight, modulus of rupture, abrasion resistance, and flexural strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of granite for general building and structural purposes.
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken stone.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2010
• ICS: 73.020 - Mining and quarrying
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.03 - Material Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C615-03 - Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010
• Replaced By: ASTM C615/C615M-11 - Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2011

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Designation: C615/C615M – 10
Standard Specification for
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Granite Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C615/C615M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, 3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec- minology C119.
tion of granite for general building and structural purposes.
4. Classification
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is
sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall 4.1 Granitedimensionstoneunderthisspecificationshallbe
granite used for:
specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially
aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken 4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and struc-
tures;
stone.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units 4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each 4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
4.1.5 Monuments.
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
5. Physical Properties
with the standard.
5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform
2. Referenced Documents
to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See 5.1.2
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for possible variations from this table.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific 5.1.1 The minimum compressive strength, flexural strength,
Gravity of Dimension Stone and modulus of rupture shall be based upon the minimum
average strength of specimens tested in four conditions: wet or
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
sion Stone dry and parallel or perpendicular to rift.
5.1.2 The physical properties given in Table 1 represent
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of properties of granite that have a history of successful use for
general building and structural purposes. Granite with strength
Dimension Stone
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of or abrasion resistance less than the minimum values prescribed
in Table 1 may be used provided that competent engineering
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen- authority has evaluated relevant characteristics of the granite.
This evaluation shall consider both structural effects and
sion Stone
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension material characteristics such as durability, permanent volume
change, modulus of elasticity. thermal expansion, and the like.
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform,
Double-Head Abraser 5.2 Granite shall be sound, durable, and free of spalls,
cracks, open seams, pits, or other defects that are likely to
impair its structural integrity in its intended use.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
5.3 Granite shall be free of minerals that may cause objec-
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on
tionable staining under normal environments of use.
Material Specifications.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published October 2010. Originally
5.4 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 615 – 03.
natural variations in material characteristics for all material to
DOI:10.1520/C615_C615M-10.
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C615/C615M – 10
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE—The material property values in Table 1 were established using samples prepared according to the individual test methods. Finishes, other than
those specified in the individual test methods, may result in a deviation from established values
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Designation:C615–03 Designation: C615/C615M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Granite Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C615/C615M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of
granite for general building and structural purposes.
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken stone.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C9797/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C9999/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C170170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C241241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C880880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform,
Double-Head Abraser
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Terminology C119.
4. Classification
4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall be granite used for:
4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and structures;
4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
4.1.5 Monuments.
5. Physical Properties
5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See 5.1.2 for
possible variations from this table.
5.1.1 The minimum compressive strength, flexural strength, and modulus of rupture shall be based upon the minimum average
strength of specimens tested in four conditions: wet or dry and parallel or perpendicular to rift.
5.1.2 The physical properties given in Table 1 represent properties of granite that have a history of successful use for general
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on Material
Specifications.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2003. Published January 2004. Originally approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 1999 as C615–99. DOI:
10.1520/C0615-03.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published October 2010. Originally approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C 615 – 03. DOI:10.1520/
C615_C615M-10.
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE—The material property values in Table 1 were established using samples prepared according to the individual test methods. Finishes, other than
those specified in the individual test methods, may result in a deviation from established values.
Test Require-
Physical Property Test Method(s)
ments
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.40 C97
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.40 C97/C97M
3 3
Density, min, lb/ft (kg/m ) 160 (2560) C97
3 3
Density, min, lb/ft [kg/m ] 160 [2560] C97/C97M
Compressive strength, min, psi (MPa) 19 000 (131) C170
Compressive strength, min, psi [MPa] 19 000 [131] C170/C170M
Modulus of rupture, min, psi (MPa) 1500 (10.34) C99
Modulus of rupture, min, psi [MPa] 1500 [10.3] C99/C99M
A,B,C
Abrasion resistance, mi
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