ASTM C615/C615M-18e1
(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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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.
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ε NOTE—Paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 were removed editorially in October 2018.
1. Scope C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Dimension Stone
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
C241/C241M Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Stone
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec-
Subjected to Foot Traffic
tion of granite for general building and structural purposes.
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
and use of granite dimension stone.
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is
sion Stone
sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken
Abraser
stone.
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension 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 3. Terminology
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
minology C119.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
4. Classification
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall be
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
granite used for:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and struc-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tures;
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.5 Monuments.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
5. Physical Properties
Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen- 5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform
to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See
sion Stone
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C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone Footnote for possible variations from this table.
5.2 Granite shall be sound, durable, and free of spalls,
cracks, open seams, pits, or other defects that are likely to
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
impair its structural integrity in its intended use.
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on
Material Specifications.
5.3 Granite shall be free of minerals that may cause objec-
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally
tionable staining under normal environments of use.
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C 615 ⁄C 615M– 11.
DOI:10.1520 ⁄C615_C615M-18E01.
5.4 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
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C615/C615M−18
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
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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
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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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