ASTM C1527/C1527M-23

Standard Specification for Travertine Dimension Stone

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling method appropriate to the selection of travertine dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension travertine 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 travertine 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 travertine for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of travertine dimension stone.  
1.2 Dimension travertine 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 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2023
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.03 - Material Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1527/C1527M-11(2018) - Standard Specification for Travertine Dimension Stone
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1242-23b - Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
• Effective Date: 15-Dec-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

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: C1527/C1527M − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Travertine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1527/C1527M; 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 C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec-
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
tion of travertine for general building and structural purposes.
Abraser
Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
and use of travertine dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension travertine shall include stone that is sawed,
3. Terminology
cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
3.1 All definitions are in accordance with Terminology
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units
C119.
composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
3.2 Definitions:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.2.1 fleuri-cut (cross-cut), adj—describes stone that is cut
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
parallel to the natural veining.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
3.2.2 vein-cut, adj—describes stone that is cut perpendicular
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
to the natural veining.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
with the standard.
4. Physical Properties
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1 Travertine supplied under this specification shall con-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
form to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 Travertine shall be free of minerals that may cause
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.3 Voids in travertine are a natural characteristic of the
material and shall be considered in assessing the permissible
2. Referenced Documents
natural variations suitable for a particular application.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.3.1 Some travertines may not be suitable for exterior use
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
in areas subject to frequent freeze-thaw cycles.
Gravity of Dimension Stone
4.3.2 Travertine that is fleuri-cut (cross-cut) rather than
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
vein-cut can be expected to experience certain problems,
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
because some areas of the exposed surface will consist of only
Dimension Stone
a thin layer of stone that covers a void in the stone.
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone
4.4 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
Subjected to Foot Traffic
natural variations in material characteristics for material to be
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
produced for the project, shall be established by control
sion Stone
samples. Representative samples shall be selected prior to
1 production by viewing a sufficient number of samples that
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on
show the complete range of variations in color and texture of
Material Specifications.
the travertine specified.
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2023. Published January 2024. Originally
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C1527/
5. Sampling
C1527M – 11 (2018). DOI: 10.1520/C1527_C1527M-23.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1 Samples, if required, for testing to determine the char-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
acteristics and physical properties shall be representative of the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. travertine to be used.
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C1527/C1527M − 11 (Reapproved 2018) C1527/C1527M − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Travertine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1527/C1527M; 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
travertine for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of
travertine dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension travertine 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 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.
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 All definitions are in accordance with Terminology C119.
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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 Jan. 1, 2018Dec. 15, 2023. Published January 2018January 2024. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20112018 as
C1527/C1527MC1527/C1527M – 11 (2018).- 11. DOI: 10.1520/C1527-11R18. DOI: 10.1520/C1527_C1527M-23.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions:
3.2.1 fleuri-cut (cross-cut), adj—describes stone that is cut parallel to the natural veining.
3.2.2 vein-cut, adj—describes stone that is cut perpendicular to the natural veining.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 Travertine supplied under this specification shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
4.2 Travertine shall be free of minerals that may cause objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
4.3 Voids in travertine are a natural characteristic of the material and shall be considered in assessing the permissible natural
variations suitable for a particular application.
4.3.1 Some travertines may not be suitable for exterior use in areas subject to frequent freeze-thaw cycles.
4.3.2 Travertine that is fleuri-cut (cross-cut) rather than vein-cut can be expected to experience certain problems, because some
areas of the exposed surface will consist of only a thin layer of stone that covers a void in the stone.
4.4 The desired color and texture, with their permissible natural variations in material characteristics for material to be produced
for the project, shall be established by control samples. Representative samples shall be selected prior to production by viewing
a su
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