ASTM C1242-01
(Guide)Standard Guide for Design, Selection, and Installation of Stone Anchors and Anchoring Systems
Standard Guide for Design, Selection, and Installation of Stone Anchors and Anchoring Systems
SCOPE
1.1 This guide sets forth basic requirements for the design of stone anchors and cladding systems by providing a process to select those that best fit the project.
1.2 This guide pertains to:
1.2.1 The anchoring of stone panels directly to the building structure for support,
1.2.2 The anchoring of stone panels to subframes or to curtainwall components after these support systems are attached to the building structure,
1.2.3 The anchoring of stone panels to subframes or to curtainwall components with stone cladding preassembled before these support systems are attached to the building structure, and
1.2.4 The supervision and inspection of fabrication and installation of the above.
1.3 Observe all applicable regulations, specific recommendations of the manufacturers, and standards governing interfacing work.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (See Tables 1 and 2.)
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Designation:C1242–01
Standard Guide for
Design, Selection, and Installation of Stone Anchors and
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Anchoring Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1242; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Natural building stone is chosen as a building’s cladding for its beauty which endures with minimal
maintenance. Stone is durable when used properly. Exercising good judgment when selecting the
particular stone, determining the quarrying and fabrication techniques, designing the method of
attachment, and installing all components correctly maximizes these benefits. A properly executed
stonecladdingisdesignedandinstalledwithinthecapabilitiesandlimitationsofthestoneandsupport
system to resist all forces that work on them.
This guide presents design principles that require consideration when designing anchorages and
evaluating exterior stone to be compatible with its proposed use. It is an overview of current
techniques and a review of minimum requirements for sound stone engineering and construction. The
guide does not list all possible methods of attachment nor does it provide a step-by-step procedure for
stone anchor engineering. Knowledge gained from new engineering designs, testing of applications,
and the investigation of existing problems are continually reviewed to update this guide. Comment
from users is encouraged.
Good judgment by architects, engineers, and contractors when specifying, designing, engineering,
and constructing stone and other work that interfaces stone is necessary to use this guide. Users of this
guide should combine known performance characteristics of the stone, the building’s structural
behavior, and knowledge of materials and construction methods with proven engineering practice.
Engage a stone specialist with experience matching the project as early as possible if the expertise of
the designer does not match project requirements.
1. Scope 1.2.4 The supervision and inspection of fabrication and
installation of the above.
1.1 This guide sets forth basic requirements for the design
1.3 Observe all applicable regulations, specific recommen-
of stone anchors and cladding systems by providing a process
dations of the manufacturers, and standards governing inter-
to select those that best fit the project.
facing work.
1.2 This guide pertains to:
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
1.2.1 The anchoring of stone panels directly to the building
as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
structure for support,
information only.
1.2.2 The anchoring of stone panels to subframes or to
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
curtainwall components after these support systems are at-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tached to the building structure,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.2.3 The anchoring of stone panels to subframes or to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
curtainwall components with stone cladding preassembled
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. (See Tables 1 and
before these support systems are attached to the building
2.)
structure, and
2. Referenced Documents
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension 2.1 ASTM Standards:
Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.06 on Anchorage
Components and Systems.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2001. Published February 2002. Originally
published as C 1242 – 93. Last previous edition C 1242 – 01.
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C1242–01
TABLE 1 Dimension Stone Test Methods
3. Terminology
Stone Type ASTM Specification
3.1 General Definitions—For definitions of terms used in
A
Calcite C 503
this guide, refer to Terminology C 119.
A
Dolomite C 503
3.2 Specific definitions used in the design process are listed
Granite C 615
B
in 8.4.
Limestone C 568
B
Marble (exterior) C 503
B
Quartz-Based C 616
4. Significance and Use
A
Quartzite C 616
A
Quartzitic Sandstone C 616
4.1 This guide is intended to be used by architects, engi-
A
Sandstone C 616
neers, and contractors who either design or install exterior
A
Serpentine C 503
Slate (roof) C 406 stone cladding for architectural structures.
Slate (walls) C 629
4.2 This guide is an industry standard for engineering
A
Travertine C 503
design considerations, documentation, material considerations,
A
This stone type is a subclassification.
anchor type applications, and installation workmanship to
B
This stone type has subclassifications or grades.
assist designers and installers to achieve a
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