ASTM C503/C503M-10

Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling method appropriate to the selection of marble dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension marble shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped into blocks, slabs or tiles, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast and artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone. Marbles covered here are classified as either calcite or dolomite. The physical property requirements to which marble 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 to the selection of marble for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of marble dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension marble shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped into blocks, slabs or tiles, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast and artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also 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: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.03 - Material Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C503-08a - Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C503/C503M −10
StandardSpecification for
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Marble Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C503/C503M; 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 C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
sion Stone
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 marble for general building and structural purposes.
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
RefertoGuidesC1242andC1528fortheappropriateselection
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform,
and use of marble dimension stone.
Double-Head Abraser
1.2 Dimension marble shall include stone that is sawed, cut,
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
split, or otherwise finished or shaped into blocks, slabs or tiles,
and shall specifically exclude molded, cast and artificially
3. Terminology
aggregated units composed of fragments, and also crushed and
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
broken stone.
minology C119.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4. Classification
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4.1 Dimension marble is classified as follows:
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
4.1.1 I Calcite.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.1.2 II Dolomite.
with the standard.
NOTE 1—SeeTerminology C119 for definitions of calcite and dolomite.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Soundness
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 Marbles are further classified into four “Soundness”
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
groups: A, B, C, and D. Classifications are based on the
Gravity of Dimension Stone
properties encountered in fabrication and has no reference
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
whatsoever to comparative merit or value. Marble is classified
sion Stone
by its producer.
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
5.2 The Soundness classifications indicate what repairs may
Dimension Stone be necessary prior to or during installation, based on standard
C241/C241M Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Stone
trade practices.
Subjected to Foot Traffic
5.3 The groupings A, B, C, and D, should be taken into
account when specifying marble, for all marbles are not
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on suitableforallbuildingapplications.Thisisparticularlytrueof
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on
the comparatively fragile marbles classified under Soundness
Material Specifications.
Groups C and D, which may need additional fabrication before
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published October 2010. Originally
or during installation. Only Soundness GroupAmarble should
approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C503 – 08a. DOI:
10.1520/C0503_C0503M-10.
be used for exterior installations, or any applications that
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require the stone panel to resist lateral loads or to bear weight
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
without reinforcement.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.3.1 The four groups are:
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C503/C503M−10
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.
Physical Property Test Requirements Classification(s) Test Method(s)
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.20 I, II C97/C97M
3 3 A
Density, min, lb/ft (kg/m ) 162 [2600] I Calcite C97/C97M
A
175 [2800] II Dolomite C97/C97M
Compressive strength, min, psi (MPa) 7500 [52] I, II C170/C170M
Modulus of rupture, min, psi (MPa) 1000 [6.9] I, II C99/C99M
B,C,D
Abrasion resistance, min, H 10 I, II C241/C241M/C1353
A
Flexural strength, min, psi (MPa) 1000 [6.9] I, II C880/C880M
A
See Terminology C119 for definitions of calcite and dolomite.
B
Pertains to light foot traffic only. On commercial or insti
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Designation:C503–08a Designation: C503/C503M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Marble Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C503/C503M; 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
marble for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of
marble dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension marble shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped into blocks, slabs or tiles, and
shall specifically exclude molded, cast and artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, and also 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
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,
Double-Head 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 Dimension marble is classified as follows:
4.1.1 I Calcite.
4.1.2 II Dolomite.
NOTE 1—See Terminology C119 for definitions of calcite and dolomite.
5. Soundness
5.1 Marbles are further classified into four “Soundness” groups: A, B, C, and D. Classifications are based on the properties
encountered in fabrication and has no reference whatsoever to comparative merit or value. Marble is classified by its producer.
5.2 The Soundness classifications indicate what repairs may be necessary prior to or during installation, based on standard trade
practices.
5.3 The groupings A, B, C, and D, should be taken into account when specifying marble, for all marbles are not suitable for
all building applications. This is particularly true of the comparatively fragile marbles classified under Soundness Groups C and
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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 Oct.Sept. 1, 2008.2010. Published November 2008.October 2010. Originally approved in 1962. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
C503 – 08a. DOI: 10.1520/C0503-08A.10.1520/C0503_C0503M-10.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE—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.
Physical Property Test Requirements Classification(s) Test Method(s)
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.20 I, II C97
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.20 I, II C97/C97M
3 3 A
Density, min, lb/ft (kg/m ) 162 (2595) I Calcite C97
3 3 A
Density, min, lb/ft (kg/m ) 162 [2600] I Calcite C97/C97M
A
175 (2800) II Dolomite C97
A
175 [2800] II Dolomite C97/C97M
Compressive strength, min, psi (MPa) 7500 (52) I, II C170
Compressive strength, min, psi (MPa) 7500 [52] I, II C170/C170M
Modulus of rupture, min, psi (MPa) 1
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