ASTM C1799/C1799M-22e1
(Guide)Standard Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
Standard Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The purpose of testing dimension stone is to quantify the various material properties of the stone. The test should consistently predict performance of the stone in a specific application. Many of the test methods that have been developed are specific and attempt to approximate the anticipated behavior of the stone in the manner that is intended to be used, such as flexural strength, compressive strength, and anchor strength. Other test methods provide general information about the stone, such as absorption and density. Test data provides the designer with information required to produce rational designs and assess if the stone will perform adequately for its intended use.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers sampling, selection, preparation, and conditioning of specimens that will be used to test material properties of dimension stone.
1.2 This guide sets forth basic recommendations for sampling and preparation of dimension stone test specimens and provides information regarding variables that should be considered.
1.3 This guide is intended to be used by architects, engineers, contractors and material suppliers who design, select, specify, install, purchase, fabricate, finish, or test natural stone products for construction applications.
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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: C1799/C1799M − 22
Standard Guide to
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Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1799/C1799M; 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.
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ε NOTE—The language in 8.1.2, 8.3, and 8.4 was updated editorially to be consistent with other sections in October
2022.
INTRODUCTION
Dimension stones are products of nature, and as such, are subject to the variability and
unpredictability that is associated with all products harvested in nature. Testing of dimension stones
to generate reliable data on which engineering decisions can be based has been a standard procedure
in the industry for decades. The reliability of the data produced is largely influenced by the care and
protocol used in obtaining and preparing the stone test specimens.
1. Scope Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
1.1 This guide covers sampling, selection, preparation, and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
conditioning of specimens that will be used to test material
properties of dimension stone.
2. Referenced Documents
1.2 This guide sets forth basic recommendations for sam-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
pling and preparation of dimension stone test specimens and
C97 Test Methods forAbsorption and Bulk Specific Gravity
provides information regarding variables that should be con-
of Dimension Stone
sidered.
C99 Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension
1.3 This guide is intended to be used by architects,
Stone
engineers, contractors and material suppliers who design,
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
select, specify, install, purchase, fabricate, finish, or test natural
C120 Test Methods for Flexure Testing of Structural and
stone products for construction applications.
Roofing Slate
C121 Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
C170 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Stone
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
C217 Test Methods for Weather Resistance of Slate
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
C241 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Sub-
used independently of the other, and values from the two
jected to Foot Traffic
systems shall not be combined.
C880 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
C1352 Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Dimension Stone
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Abraser
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3. Terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1 Refer to Terminology C119.
3.2 Definitions:
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension
3.2.1 sample—a small part or quantity of stone, usually a
Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.08 on Selection of
Dimension Stone.
slab, panel, or ashlar, that is cut from a larger block of stone.
Current edition approved May 15, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally
3.2.2 specifying authority—party requiring testing of di-
approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C1799/C1799M-19.
DOI: 10.1520/C1799_C1799M-22E01. mension stone material.
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3.2.3 specimen—an individual piece of stone that is cut were written to address this directional specificity and required
from a sample to be used for physical or mechanical testing. test specimens to be cut for parallel loading or perpendicular
loading, relative to the rift of the stone. Specific to bending
4. Significance and Use
strength specimens, a perpendicularly loaded test specimen is
4.1 Thepurposeoftestingdimensionstoneistoquantifythe one that has the rift
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