ASTM_C_615_-_C_615M_-_18e1.pdf

Designation:C615/C615M181Standard Specification forGranite Dimension Stone1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C615/C615M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof 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.1NOTEParagraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 were removed editorially in October 2018.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,physical requirements,and sampling appropriate to the selec-tion of granite for general building and structural purposes.Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selectionand use of granite dimension stone.1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that issawed,cut,split,or otherwise finished or shaped,and shallspecifically exclude molded,cast,or otherwise artificiallyaggregated units composed of fragments,crushed and brokenstone.1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk SpecificGravity of Dimension StoneC99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-sion StoneC119 Terminology Relating to Dimension StoneC170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength ofDimension StoneC241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of StoneSubjected to Foot TrafficC1242 Guide for Selection,Design,and Installation ofDimension Stone Attachment SystemsC880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-sion StoneC1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of DimensionStone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary PlatformAbraserC1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsAll definitions are in accordance with Ter-minology C119.4.Classification4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall begranite used for:4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and struc-tures;4.1.2 Curbstone,paving,and landscape features;4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls;and4.1.5 Monuments.5.Physical Properties5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conformto the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.SeeFootnoteBfor possible variations from this table.5.2 Granite shall be sound,durable,and free of spalls,cracks,open seams,pits,or other defects that are likely toimpair its structural integrity in its intended use.5.3 Granite shall be free of minerals that may cause objec-tionable staining under normal environments of use.5.4 The desired color and texture,with their permissiblenatural variations in material characteristics for all material tobe produced for the project,shall be established by controlsamples.Select representative samples by viewing a sufficient1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 onDimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 onMaterial Specifications.Current edition approved Sept.1,2018.Published September 2018.Originallyapproved in 1968.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C 615 C 615M 11.DOI:10.1520 C615_C615M-18E01.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 number of physical samples prior to production that show thecomplete range of variations in color and texture of the granitespecified.6.Sampling6.1 Samples,if required,for testing to determine the char-acteristics and physical properties shall be representative of thegranite to be used.ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof