ASTM C170/C170M-24a
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences in compressive strength between the various dimension stones. This test method also provides one element in comparing stones of the same type.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of dimension stone.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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.
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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: C170/C170M − 24a
Standard Test Method for
1
Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C170/C170M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D7012 Test Methods for Compressive Strength and Elastic
Moduli of Intact Rock Core Specimens under Varying
1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of
States of Stress and Temperatures
specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
dimension stone.
ing Machines
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
E2586 Practice for Calculating and Using Basic Statistics
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to
3. Terminology
ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
used independently of the other, and values from the two
minology C119.
systems shall not be combined.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences in
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
compressive strength between the various dimension stones.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
This test method also provides one element in comparing
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
stones of the same type.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5. Apparatus
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 The testing machine used shall conform to the require-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ments of Test Method C39/C39M, Section 5, including the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
calibration requirements of Practices E4.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5.2 The testing machine used shall be capable of applying
2. Referenced Documents
the required load at a uniform rate as prescribed in Section 9
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and applying load in a steady manner as to avoid sudden or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
rapid load changes.
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
drical Concrete Specimens
5.3 The spherical bearing block of the testing machine shall
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
be suspended from the upper head so that the contact plate
C1799/C1799M Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen
remains in a central position (spherical surfaces in full contact)
Sampling and Preparation
when not loaded. The spherical surfaces shall be well
D4543 Practices for Preparing Rock Core as Cylindrical Test
lubricated, and the center of curvature shall be aligned within
Specimens and Verifying Conformance to Dimensional
the surface of contact with the specimen.
and Shape Tolerances
5.4 Fig. 1 illustrates the correct alignment of a specimen and
the typical components of a testing machine conforming to
1 these requirements.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test
Methods.
6. Sampling
Current edition approved April 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally
6.1 The sample shall be selected to represent a true average
approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 2024 as C170/C170M – 24.
DOI: 10.1520/C0170_C0170M-24A.
of the type or grade of stone under consideration and shall be
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of the quality supplied to the market in finished form under the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
type designation to be tested. The samples may be selected by
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. the purchaser or his authorized representative from quarried
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7.2 The ratio of height (the distance between the surfaces in
contact with the testing
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Designation: C170/C170M − 24 C170/C170M − 24a
Standard Test Method for
1
Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C170/C170M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of dimension
stone.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used
independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined.
1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
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:
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C1799/C1799M Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
D4543 Practices for Preparing Rock Core as Cylindrical Test Specimens and Verifying Conformance to Dimensional and Shape
Tolerances
D7012 Test Methods for Compressive Strength and Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core Specimens under Varying States of
Stress and Temperatures
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E2586 Practice for Calculating and Using Basic Statistics
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Terminology C119.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on Test Methods.
Current edition approved March 1, 2024April 1, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally approved in 1941. Last previous edition approved in 20232024 as
C170/C170M – 23.C170/C170M – 24. DOI: 10.1520/C0170_C0170M-24.10.1520/C0170_C0170M-24A.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is useful in indicating the differences in compressive strength between the various dimension stones. This
test method also provides one element in comparing stones of the same type.
5. Apparatus
5.1 The testing machine used shall conform to the requirements of Test Method C39/C39M, Section 5, including the calibration
requirements of Practices E4.
5.2 The testing machine used shall be capable of applying the required load at a uniform rate as prescribed in Section 9 and
applying load in a steady manner as to avoid sudden or rapid load changes.
5.3 The spherical bearing block of the testing machine shall be suspended from the upper head so that the contact plate remains
in a central position (spherical surfaces in full contact) when not loaded. The spherical surfaces shall be well lubricated, and the
center of curvature shall be aligned within the surface of contact with the specimen.
5.4 Fig. 1 illustrates the correct alignment of a specimen and the typical components of a testing machine conforming to these
requirements.
6. Sampling
6.1 The sample shall be selected to represent a true average of the type or grade of stone under consideration and shall be of the
quality supplied to the market in finished form under the type designation to be tested. T
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