ASTM C568/C568M-10

Standard Specification for Limestone Dimension Stone

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling method appropriate to the selection of limestone dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Dimension limestone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units of composed fragments, and also crushed and broken stone. The stones shall be classified into three categories (low-density, medium-density, and high-density) according to their densities in approximate ranges. The physical property requirements to which limestone shall adhere to are absorption by weight, density, compressive strength, modulus or rupture, and abrasion resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of limestone for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of limestone dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension limestone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units of composed 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2010
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C18 - Dimension Stone
• Drafting Committee: C18.03 - Material Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C568-08a - Standard Specification for Limestone Dimension Stone
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2010

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Designation:C568/C568M −10
StandardSpecification for
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Limestone Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C568/C568M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope Double-Head Abraser
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec-
3. Terminology
tion of limestone for general building and structural purposes.
Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection 3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
and use of limestone dimension stone.
minology C119.
1.2 Dimension limestone shall include stone that is sawed,
4. Classification
cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units
4.1 Dimension limestone shall be classified into three
of composed fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
categories, generally descriptive of those limestones having
densities in approximate ranges, as follows:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.1.1 I (Low-Density)—Limestone having a density ranging
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
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from 110 through 135 lb/ft [1760 through 2160 kg/m ].
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4.1.2 II (Medium-Density)—Limestone having a density
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3
greater than 135 and not greater than 160 lb/ft [2160 through
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3
2560 kg/m ].
with the standard.
4.1.3 III (High-Density)—Limestone having a density
3 3
2. Referenced Documents
greater than 160 lb/ft [2560 kg/m ].
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Physical Requirements
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
Gravity of Dimension Stone
5.1 Limestone supplied under this specification shall con-
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
form to the physical requirements listed in Table 1.
sion Stone
5.2 Limestone shall be sound, durable, and free of spalls,
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
cracks, open seams, pits, or other defects that are likely to
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
impair its structural integrity in its intended use.
Dimension Stone
C241/C241M Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Stone 5.3 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
natural variations in material characteristics for all material to
Subjected to Foot Traffic
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of be produced for the project, shall be established by control
samples. Select representative samples by viewing a sufficient
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension number of physical samples prior to production that show the
complete range of variations in color and texture of the
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform,
limestone specified.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
6. Sampling
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on
Material Specifications.
6.1 Samples, if required, for testing to determine the char-
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010. Published October 2010. Originally
acteristics and physical properties shall be representative of the
approved in 1965 . Last previous edition approved in 2008 as C568 – 08a. DOI:
limestone to be used.
10.1520/C0568_C0586M-10.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
7. Keywords
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 7.1 calcium carbonate; limestone
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C568/C568M−10
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE 1—The values in Table 1 were established using samples prepared according to the individual test methods. Finishes, other than those specified
in the individual test methods, may result in a deviation from established values.
Test Requirements Classification Test Meth-
Physical Property
od(s)
Absorption by weight, max, % 12 I low-density C97/C97M
7.5 II medium-density
3 III high-density
3 3
Density, min, lb/ft [kg/m ] 110 [1760] I low-density C97/C97M
135 [2160] II me
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Designation:C568–08a Designation: C568/C568M – 10
Standard Specification for
1
Limestone Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C568/C568M; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of
limestone for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use
of limestone dimension stone.
1.2 Dimension limestone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units of composed 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C9797/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C9999/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C170170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C241241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
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,
Double-Head Abraser
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Terminology C119.
4. Classification
4.1 Dimension limestone shall be classified into three categories, generally descriptive of those limestones having densities in
approximate ranges, as follows:
3 3
4.1.1 I (Low-Density)—Limestone having a density ranging from 110 through 135 lb/ft (1760[1760 through 2160 kg/m ). ].
3
4.1.2 II (Medium-Density)—Limestone having a density greater than 135 and not greater than 160 lb/ft (2160[2160 through
3
2560 kg/m ). ].
3
3 [2560 kg/m
4.1.3 III (High-Density)—Limestone having a density greater than 160 lb/ft (2560 kg/m ). ].
5. Physical Requirements
5.1 Limestone supplied under this specification shall conform to the physical requirements listed in Table 1.
5.2 Limestone shall be sound, durable, and free of spalls, cracks, open seams, pits, or other defects that are likely to impair its
structural integrity in its intended use.
5.3 The desired color and texture, with their permissible natural variations in material characteristics for all material to be
produced for the project, shall be established by control samples. Select representative samples by viewing a sufficient number of
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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 Oct.Sept. 1, 2008.2010. Published November 2008.October 2010. Originally approved in 1965 . Last previous edition approved in 2008 as
C568 – 08a. DOI: 10.1520/C0568-08A.10.1520/C0568_C0586M-10.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C568/C568M – 10
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE—The values in Table 1 were established using samples prepared according to the individual test methods. Finishes, other than those specified
in the individual test methods, may result in a deviation from established values.
Test Requirements Classification Test Meth-
Physical Property
od(s)
Absorption by weight, max, % 12 I low-density C97
7.5 II medium-density
3 III high-density
Absorption by weight, max, % 12 I low-density C
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