ASTM C1526-19
(Specification)Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone
Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling methods appropriate for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension serpentine 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, and also crushed and broken stone. The physical property requirements to which serpentine stones shall adhere to are absorption by weight, density, compressive strength, modulus of rupture, abrasion resistance, and flexural strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension serpentine 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, and also crushed and broken stone.
1.3 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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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.
Designation:C1526 −19
Standard Specification for
1
Serpentine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1526; 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 Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
Abraser
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the selec-
tion of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and
3. Terminology
structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone.
minology C119.
1.2 Dimension serpentine shall include stone that is sawed,
cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
4. Physical Properties
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units
4.1 Serpentine supplied under this specification shall con-
composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
form to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.2 Serpentine shall be free of minerals that may cause
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.3 Warping of serpentine due to localized water absorption
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
is a natural characteristic of the material and shall be taken into
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
account in assessing the permissible natural variations suitable
for a particular application. Setting serpentine with a non-
2. Referenced Documents
water-based setting material in a full-coverage setting bed over
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a rigid substrate can prevent warping from occurring after
2.1 ASTM Standards:
installation.
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
Gravity of Dimension Stone
4.4 Alteration of the color and finish of serpentine with
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
exposure to the weather can occur and shall be taken into
sion Stone
accountinassessingthesuitabilityofserpentineforaparticular
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
application. Alteration of serpentine, due to weather exposure,
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
can result in whitish mineral deposits on the surface of the
Dimension Stone
stone and can also result in a faded appearance and loss of
C241/C241M Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Stone
polish.
Subjected to Foot Traffic
4.5 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
natural variations in material characteristics for material to be
sion Stone
produced for the project, shall be established by control
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
samples. Representative samples shall be selected prior to
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
production by viewing a sufficient number of samples that
C1353 Test Method fo
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Designation: C1526 − 08 (Reapproved 2014) C1526 − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Serpentine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1526; 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 for the selection of
serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate
selection and use of serpentine dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension serpentine 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, and also crushed and broken stone.
1.3 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
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
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. Physical Properties
4.1 Serpentine supplied under this specification shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
4.2 Serpentine shall be free of minerals that may cause objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
4.3 Warping of serpentine due to localized water absorption is a natural characteristic of the material and shall be taken into
account in assessing the permissible natural variations suitable for a particular application. Setting serpentine with a
non-water-based setting material in a full-coverage setting bed over a rigid substrate can prevent warping from occurring after
installation.
4.4 Alteration of the color and finish of serpentine with exposure to the weather can occur and shall be taken into account in
assessing the suitability of serpentine for a particular application. Alteration of serpentine, due to weather exposure, can result in
whitish mineral deposits on the surface of the stone and can also result in a faded appearance and loss of polish.
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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 Feb. 1, 2014Feb. 1, 2019. Published March 2014March 2019. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20082014 as
C1526 – 08.C1526 – 08 (2014). DOI: 10.1520/C1526-08R14.10.1520/C1526-19.
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE 1—The 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
Classi- Test
Physical Property Require-
fications Methods
ments
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.20 I Exterior C97/
0.60 II Interior C97M
3 3
Density, min, lb/ft (kg/m ) 160 (2560) I, II C97/
C97M
Compressive strength, min, psi 10000 (69) I, II C170/
(MPa) C170M
Modulus of rupture, min, psi (MPa) 1000
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Designation: C1526 − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Serpentine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1526; 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 Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
Abraser
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the selec-
tion of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and
3. Terminology
structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone.
minology C119.
1.2 Dimension serpentine shall include stone that is sawed,
cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
4. Physical Properties
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units
4.1 Serpentine supplied under this specification shall con-
composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
form to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.2 Serpentine shall be free of minerals that may cause
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.3 Warping of serpentine due to localized water absorption
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
is a natural characteristic of the material and shall be taken into
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
account in assessing the permissible natural variations suitable
for a particular application. Setting serpentine with a non-
2. Referenced Documents
water-based setting material in a full-coverage setting bed over
2
a rigid substrate can prevent warping from occurring after
2.1 ASTM Standards:
installation.
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
Gravity of Dimension Stone
4.4 Alteration of the color and finish of serpentine with
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
exposure to the weather can occur and shall be taken into
sion Stone
account in assessing the suitability of serpentine for a particular
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
application. Alteration of serpentine, due to weather exposure,
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
can result in whitish mineral deposits on the surface of the
Dimension Stone
stone and can also result in a faded appearance and loss of
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone
polish.
Subjected to Foot Traffic
4.5 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
natural variations in material characteristics for material to be
sion Stone
produced for the project, shall be established by control
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
samples. Representative samples shall be selected prior to
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
production by viewing a sufficient number of samples that
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
show the complete range of variations in color a
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