ASTM C1526-19(2023)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone
Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling methods appropriate for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension serpentine 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 serpentine 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 for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension serpentine 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 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
- 30-Sep-2023
- Technical Committee
- C18 - Dimension Stone
- Drafting Committee
- C18.03 - Material Specifications
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2024
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2024
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Nov-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2018
- Effective Date
- 01-Apr-2017
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2023
Overview
ASTM C1526-19(2023)e1: Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone establishes requirements for serpentine (serpentine marble) intended for use as dimension stone in building and structural applications. Issued by ASTM International, this standard ensures material quality, durability, and consistency by specifying accepted material characteristics, physical property requirements, and sampling methods. The standard applies exclusively to serpentine stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished, explicitly excluding molded, cast, artificially aggregated, crushed, or fragmented forms.
Key Topics
- Material Requirements: Specifies the properties that natural serpentine stone must meet to qualify for use, ensuring reliable performance in various construction settings. The stone must be free from minerals that could cause objectionable staining and is assessed for natural variations such as color and texture.
- Physical Properties: To ensure structural integrity, the standard outlines physical requirements for stone, such as:
- Absorption by weight
- Density
- Compressive strength
- Modulus of rupture
- Abrasion resistance
- Flexural strength These properties are verified using established ASTM test methods.
- Permissible Variations: The standard recognizes the natural variations in serpentine, including potential for warping and color changes due to environmental exposure. It emphasizes the importance of selecting representative control samples to define acceptable variation for specific projects.
- Sampling Methods: Guidance is provided on obtaining representative samples to determine whether the selected stone meets the necessary physical and aesthetic requirements.
- Exclusions: Only stone that is processed by sawing, cutting, splitting, or other finishing is permitted. Molded or aggregated forms and crushed stone do not qualify as dimension stone under this standard.
Applications
Serpentine dimension stone specified under ASTM C1526 is widely used in:
- General Building Construction: As a decorative or structural material in floors, walls, columns, and facades.
- Architectural Features: For both exterior and interior applications requiring aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound stone.
- Structural Purposes: Supporting loads or providing durable stone surfaces where absorption, compressive strength, and abrasion resistance are essential.
When selecting serpentine stone for construction, adherence to ASTM C1526 ensures that the chosen material will perform as expected regarding durability, appearance, and safety. The document is also helpful for specifiers, architects, contractors, and material suppliers in verifying compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, particularly for international projects following globally recognized standards.
Related Standards
ASTM C1526 references several other key standards that support its guidelines and testing requirements, including:
- ASTM C97/C97M - Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
- ASTM C99/C99M - Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
- ASTM C170/C170M - Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
- ASTM C241/C241M - Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
- ASTM C880/C880M - Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
- ASTM C1353 - Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
- ASTM C1242 - Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
- ASTM C1528 - Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
For stakeholders seeking consistency, reliability, and documented performance in serpentine dimension stone, ASTM C1526 provides essential, internationally recognized guidance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM C1526-19(2023)e1 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone". This standard covers: ABSTRACT This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling methods appropriate for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension serpentine 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 serpentine 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 for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone. 1.2 Dimension serpentine 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 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.
ABSTRACT This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling methods appropriate for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension serpentine 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 serpentine 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 for the selection of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone. 1.2 Dimension serpentine 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 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.
ASTM C1526-19(2023)e1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
ASTM C1526-19(2023)e1 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ASTM C1526-19, ASTM C170/C170M-24a, ASTM C170/C170M-24, ASTM C1242-23c, ASTM C1242-23b, ASTM C1242-23a, ASTM C880/C880M-23, ASTM C170/C170M-23, ASTM C880/C880M-18e1, ASTM C170/C170M-17, ASTM C1528/C1528M-20, ASTM C1242-23, ASTM C1721-22. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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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.
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Designation: C1526 − 19 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Specification for
Serpentine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1526; 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.
ε NOTE—Table 1 was editorially updated in October 2023.
1. Scope C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
Abraser
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate for the selec-
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
tion of serpentine (serpentine marble) for general building and
structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the
3. Terminology
appropriate selection and use of serpentine dimension stone.
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
1.2 Dimension serpentine shall include stone that is sawed,
minology C119.
cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units
4. Physical Properties
composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
4.1 Serpentine supplied under this specification shall con-
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
form to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.2 Serpentine shall be free of minerals that may cause
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.3 Warping of serpentine due to localized water absorption
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
is a natural characteristic of the material and shall be taken into
account in assessing the permissible natural variations suitable
2. Referenced Documents
for a particular application. Setting serpentine with a non-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
water-based setting material in a full-coverage setting bed over
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
a rigid substrate can prevent warping from occurring after
Gravity of Dimension Stone
installation.
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
4.4 Alteration of the color and finish of serpentine with
sion Stone
exposure to the weather can occur and shall be taken into
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
account in assessing the suitability of serpentine for a particular
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
application. Alteration of serpentine, due to weather exposure,
Dimension Stone
can result in whitish mineral deposits on the surface of the
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone
stone and can also result in a faded appearance and loss of
Subjected to Foot Traffic
polish.
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
sion Stone
4.5 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
natural variations in material characteristics for material to be
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
produced for the project, shall be established by control
samples. Representative samples shall be selected
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