ASTM_C_1353_-_C_1353M_-_15a.pdf

Designation:C1353/C1353M15aStandard Test Method forAbrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to FootTraffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1353/C1353M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers the establishment of an index ofabrasion resistance by determination of loss of volume result-ing from abrasion of dimension stone as described in Termi-nology C119 and is based on Guide G195.1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound units or SI 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.1.2.1 ExceptionThe formula for calculation of the resultof this test method relies on the use of SI units;all measure-ments of weight in this test method shall be recorded in SIunits.1.2.2 ExceptionAs the equipment used in this test methodwas designed and initially fabricated using dimensions ininch-pound units,the values of equipment dimensions stated inSI units have been given as exact conversions to the nearest 0.1mm.1.3 This test method uses a rotary platform abraser todetermine the loss in volume of dimension stone caused byabrasion under controlled conditions.1.4 This test method is useful in indicating the differences inabrasion resistance between the various dimension stones.Thistest method provides one element in comparing stones of thesame type.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C97 Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravityof Dimension StoneC119 Terminology Relating to Dimension StoneC121 Test Method for Water Absorption of SlateC1799 Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Samplingand PreparationG195 Guide for Conducting Wear Tests Using a RotaryPlatform Abraser3.Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 abraserwear testing instrument to evaluate abrasionresistance,also referred to as an abrader.3.1.2 abrasion cyclein abrasion testing,one or moremovements of the abradant across a material surface,or thematerial surface across the abradant,that permits a return to itsstarting position.In the case of the rotary platform test method,it consists of one complete rotation of the specimen.3.1.3 index of abrasion resistance,na number calculatedfrom the weight loss of a specimen subjected to a given numberof revolutions against a standard bonded abrasive wheel.3.1.4 resurfaceprocedure of cleaning and refreshing therunning surface of an abrasive wheel prior to or during use intesting.3.1.5 sample,na geometrically regular block of stone.3.1.6 test specimen,na flat prism of specified size andshape cut from the submitted sample.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Aspecimen is abraded using rotary rubbing action undercontrolled conditions of pressure and abrasive action.The testspecimen is mounted on a turntable platform and turns on avertical axis,against the sliding rotation of two abradingwheels.One abrading wheel rubs the specimen outward toward1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 onDimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.01 on TestMethods.Current edition approved May 1,2015.Published July 2015.Originally approvedin 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2015 as C1353 15.DOI:10.1520/C1353_C1353M-15A.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 States1 the periphery and the other,inward toward the center.Theresulting abrasion marks form a pattern of crossed arcs over anarea of approximately 5 in.230 cm2.Resistance to abrasion isevaluated by determination of the loss of volume due toabrasion and calculation of an index of abrasion resistance.5.Significance and Use5.1 This test method provides a means to quantify theabrasion resistance of dimension stone and may be related toend-use performance,or used to comparatively rank materialperformance,or both.The resistance of dimension stone toabrasion,as measured on a testing machine in the laboratory,isgenerally only one of several factors contributing to wearperformance as experienced in