ASTM C615/C615M-18
(Specification)Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
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. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of granite dimension stone.
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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation:C615/C615M −18
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.
1. Scope C241/C241M Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Stone
Subjected to Foot Traffic
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec-
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
tion of granite for general building and structural purposes.
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection
sion Stone
and use of granite dimension stone.
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall
Abraser
specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken
stone.
3. Terminology
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
minology C119.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
4. Classification
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall be
with the standard.
granite used for:
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and struc-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tures;
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
4.1.5 Monuments.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Physical Properties
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform
Gravity of Dimension Stone
to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
B
Footnote for possible variations from this table.
sion Stone
5.1.1 The minimum compressive strength, flexural strength,
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
and modulus of rupture shall be based upon the minimum
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
average strength of specimens tested in four conditions: wet or
Dimension Stone
dry and parallel or perpendicular to rift.
5.1.2 The physical properties given in Table 1 represent
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
properties of granite that have a history of successful use for
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on
general building and structural purposes. Granite with strength
Material Specifications.
or abrasion resistance less than the minimum values prescribed
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally
in Table 1 may be used provided that competent engineering
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C 615 ⁄C 615M– 11.
DOI:10.1520 ⁄C615_C615M-18.
authority has evaluated relevant characteristics of the granite.
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This evaluation shall consider both structural effects and
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
material characteristics such as durability, permanent volume
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. change, modulus of elasticity. thermal expansion, and the like.
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
B
Physical Property Test Requirements Test Method(s)
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.40 C97/C97M
3 3
Density, min, lb/ft [kg/m ] 160 [2560] C97/C97M
C
Compressive strength, min, psi 19 000 [131] C170/C170M
[MPa]
Modulus of rupture, min, psi [MPa] 1500 [10.3] C99/C99M
D,E,F
Abrasion resistance
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Designation: C615/C615M − 11 C615/C615M − 18
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.
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. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of
granite dimension stone.
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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
C880/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 Abraser
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
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.
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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 Jan. 1, 2011Sept. 1, 2018. Published January 2011September 2018. Originally approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 20102011
as C 615 ⁄C 615M– 10. DOI:10.1520/C615_C615M-11.⁄C 615M– 11. DOI:10.1520 ⁄C615_C615M-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5. Physical Properties
5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See
B
5.1.2Footnote 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
building and structural purposes. Granite with strength or abrasion resistance less than the minimum values prescribed in Table
1 may be used provided that competent engineering authority has evaluated relevant characteristics of the granite. This evaluation
shall consider both structural effects and material characteristics such as durability, permanent volume change, modulus of
elasticity. t
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