ASTM C1194-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is to be used in determining the compressive strength of cast stone. Compressive strength is one measure of resistance of cast stone to weathering and structural stress.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of architectural cast stone.
Note 1: The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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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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: C1194 − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1194; 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 3. Terminology
1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of 3.1 Definitions:
specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of 3.1.1 cast stone, n—an architectural precast concrete build-
architectural cast stone. ing unit intended to simulate natural cut stone.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be
evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
4. Significance and Use
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.1 This test method is to be used in determining the
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
compressive strength of cast stone. Compressive strength is
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
one measure of resistance of cast stone to weathering and
and are not considered standard.
structural stress.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Testing Machine—The testing machine shall conform to
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
the requirements prescribed in Test Method C109/C109M
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
unless otherwise indicated therein.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
6. Sampling
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
6.1 Select the sample to represent the cast stone under
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
consideration. The sample may be selected by the purchaser or
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
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his authorized representative from each 500 ft (14 m ) of cast
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
stone. Select a sample of adequate size to permit the prepara-
tion of three compression test specimens.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
7. Test Specimens
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
7.1 For compression tests, take three specimens from each
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
sample. Cut specimens from the finished surface of the sample
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
to consist of one surface intended to be exposed to view and
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
five saw-cut surfaces, except for faced cast stone, cut speci-
Specimens)
mens through the faced surface to consist of approximately
C617/C617M Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete
equal parts of the facing material and the backup material.
Specimens
7.2 Cut test specimens from the sample with saws. The test
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for
specimens shall be 2-in. (50.8-mm) or 50-mm cubes. The
Masonry
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allowablesizetoleranceofthecubesshallbe 6 ⁄8in.(3.2mm).
7.3 Measure the top and bottom of the bearing surfaces of
1 the test specimens to 0.01 in. (0.25 mm) and average the two
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C27 on Precast
Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.20 on bearing areas to obtain the compression area.
Architectural and Structural Products.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2019. Published December 2019. Originally
8. Conditioning
published in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1194 – 18. DOI:
10.1520/C1194-19.
8.1 Oven dry specimens at a temperature of 230 6 9°F
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(110 6 5°C) until the loss in mass is not more than 0.1 % in 24
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
h of drying. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in room
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. temperature for 4 to 6 h before capping.
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9. Specimen Preparation 10.4 The compression testing machine shall have a low-
range dial or a digital reading scale that shall have an accuracy
9.1 Cap each
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: C1194 − 1819
Standard Test Method for
1
Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1194; 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 test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of
architectural cast stone.
NOTE 1—The testing laboratory performing this test method should be evaluated in accordance with Practice C1093.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 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:
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
C617/C617M Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C1093 Practice for Accreditation of Testing Agencies for Masonry
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 cast stone, n—an architectural precast concrete building unit intended to simulate natural cut stone.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is to be used in determining the compressive strength of cast stone. Compressive strength is one measure
of resistance of cast stone to weathering and structural stress.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Testing Machine—The testing machine shall conform to the requirements prescribed in Test Method C109/C109M unless
otherwise indicated therein.
6. Sampling
6.1 Select the sample to represent the cast stone under consideration. The sample may be selected by the purchaser or his
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authorized representative from each 500 ft (14 m ) of cast stone. Select a sample of adequate size to permit the preparation of
three compression test specimens.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.20 on Architectural
and Structural Products.
Current edition approved May 1, 2018Dec. 1, 2019. Published May 2018December 2019. Originally published in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20112018 as
C1194 – 03C1194 – 18.(2011). DOI: 10.1520/C1194-18.10.1520/C1194-19.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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7. Test Specimens
7.1 For compression tests, take three specimens from each sample. Cut specimens from the finished surface of the sample to
consist of one surface intended to be exposed to view and five saw-cut surfaces, except for faced cast stone, cut specimens through
the faced surface to consist of approximately equal parts of the facing material and the backup material.
7.2 Cut test specimens from the sample with saws. The test specimens shall be 2-in. (50.8-mm) or 50-mm cubes. The allowable
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size tolerance of the cubes shall be 6 ⁄8 in. (3.2 mm).
7.3 Measure the top and bottom of the bearing surfaces of the test specimens to 0.01 in. (0.25 mm) and average the two bearing
areas to obtain the compression area.
8. Conditioning
8.1 Oven dry specimens at a temperature of 230 6 9°F (110 6 5°C) until the loss in mass is not more than 0.1 % in 24 h of
drying. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in room temperature for 4 to 6
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