ASTM C1799/C1799M-22

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-May-2022
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.08 - Selection of Dimension Stone

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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.
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 mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This guide covers sampling, selection, preparation, and
conditioning of specimens that will be used to test material
2. Referenced Documents
properties of dimension stone.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This guide sets forth basic recommendations for sam-
C97 Test Methods forAbsorption and Bulk Specific Gravity
pling and preparation of dimension stone test specimens and
of Dimension Stone
provides information regarding variables that should be con-
C99 Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension
sidered.
Stone
1.3 This guide is intended to be used by architects,
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
engineers, contractors and material suppliers who design,
C120 Test Methods for Flexure Testing of Structural and
select, specify, install, purchase, fabricate, finish, or test natural
Roofing Slate
stone products for construction applications.
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
C1352 Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Dimension Stone
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Abraser
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
3. Terminology
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1 Refer to Terminology C119.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 sample—a small part or quantity of stone, usually a
slab, panel, or ashlar, that is cut from a larger block of stone.
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension
3.2.2 specifying authority—party requiring testing of di-
Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.08 on Selection of
Dimension Stone. mension stone material.
Current edition approved May 15, 2022. Published June 2022. Originally
3.2.3 specimen—an individual piece of stone that is cut
approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C1799/C1799M-19.
DOI: 10.1520/C1799_C1799M-22. from a sample to be used for physical or mechanical testing.
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4. Significance and Use one that has the rift planes roughly parallel to the largest face
of the sample, while a parallel loaded test specimen is one that
4.1 Thepurposeoftestingdimensionstoneistoquantifythe
has the rift planes roughly parallel to the end planes of the test
various material properties of the stone. The test should
specimen (see Fig. 2). Generally, a stone will demonstrate its
consistently predict performance of the stone in a specific
greatest strength in a perpendicularly loaded test specimen and
application. Many of the test methods that have been devel-
its lowest strength in a parallel loaded test specimen. It ma
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Designation: C1799/C1799M − 19 C1799/C1799M − 22
Standard Guide to
1
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.
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
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C97 Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99 Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
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This test method guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.08 on Selection
of Dimension Stone.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2019May 15, 2022. Published November 2019June 2022. Originally approved in 2014 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2019
as C1799/C1799M-14.-19. DOI: 10.1520/C1799_C1799M-19.10.1520/C1799_C1799M-22.
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C120 Test Methods for Flexure Testing of Structural and Roofing Slate
C121 Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate
C170 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C217 Test Methods for Weather Resistance of Slate
C241 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C880 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
C1352 Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
3. Terminology
3.1 Refer to Terminology C119.
3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 sample—a small part or quantity of stone, usually a slab, panel, or ashlar, that is cut from a larger block of stone.
3.2.2 specifying authority—party requiring testing of dimension stone material.
3.2.3 specimen—an individual piece of stone that is cut from a sample to be used for physical or mechanical testing.
4. 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
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