Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
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.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

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Designation:C1194–03
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 5. Apparatus
1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of 5.1 Testing Machine—The testing machine shall conform to
specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of the requirements prescribed in Test Method C109/C109M
architectural cast stone. unless otherwise indicated therein.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6. Sampling
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
6.1 Select the sample to represent the cast stone under
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- consideration. The sample may be selected by the purchaser or
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his authorized representative from each 500 ft (14 m ) of cast
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded stone. Select a sample of adequate size to permit the prepara-
tion of three compression test specimens.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
information only.
7. Test Specimens
2. Referenced Documents
7.1 For compression tests, take three specimens from each
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2.1 ASTM Standards: sample. Cut specimens from the finished surface of the sample
to consist of one surface intended to be exposed to view and
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete five saw-cut surfaces, except for faced cast stone, cut speci-
mens through the faced surface to consist of approximately
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube equal parts of the facing material and the backup material.
7.2 Cut test specimens from the sample with saws. The test
Specimens)
C617 Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens specimens shall be 2-in. (50.8-mm) or 50-mm cubes. The
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allowablesizetoleranceofthecubesshallbe 6 ⁄8in.(3.2mm).
3. Terminology
7.3 Measure the top and bottom of the bearing surfaces of
3.1 Definitions: the test specimens to 0.01 in. (0.25 mm) and average the two
3.1.1 cast stone, n—an architectural precast concrete build- bearing areas to obtain the compression area.
ing unit intended to simulate natural cut stone.
8. Conditioning
4. Significance and Use
8.1 For this test, oven dry specimens at a temperature of 100
4.1 This test method is to be used in determining the to 110°C (212 to 230°F) until the loss in mass is not more than
compressive strength of cast stone. Compressive strength is 0.1 % in 24 h of drying. Remove from the oven and allow to
one measure of resistance of cast stone to weathering and cool in room temperature for 4 to 6 h before capping.
structural stress.
9. Specimen Preparation
1 9.1 Cap each specimen, after drying, using equipment,
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C27 on Precast
materials, and procedures that conform to those specified in
Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.20 on
Architectural and Structural Products.
Practice C617. Capping material is required that will exceed
Current edition approved June 10, 2003. Published August 2003. Originally
the compressive strength of the tested cubes. Form the cap by
published as C1194 – 91. Last previous edition C1194 – 02. DOI: 10.1520/C1194-
spreading the capping material upon a capping plate and
03.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or pressing the specimen firmly on it. Make the cap as thin as
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM 3
possible but not to exceed ⁄32 in. (2.4 mm). Caps must be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
allowed to harden a minimum of 16 hours prior to testing.
the ASTM website.
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C1194–03
10. Procedure 11. Calculations
11.1 Calculatethecompressivestrengthofeachspecimenas
10.1 Applyloadthroughasphericalbearingblockplacedon
top of the specimen in a vertical testing machine. The loading follows:
of homogenous specimens shall be parallel to the casting
C 5 W/A (1)
direction and of faced specimens shall be normal to the
where:
position in which the cast stone is laid in the wall (Fig. 1). The
C = compressive streng
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