1、Designation:C615/C615M11Standard 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 parenthese
2、s indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,physical requirements,and sampling appropriate to the selec-tion of granite for general building and st
3、ructural 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
4、 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
5、 systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.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
6、 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 fo
7、r Abrasion Resistance of DimensionStone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform,Double-Head AbraserC1528 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 specifi
8、cation 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 su
9、pplied under this specification shall conformto the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.See 5.1.2for possible variations from this table.5.1.1 The minimum compressive strength,flexural strength,and modulus of rupture shall be based upon the minimumaverage strength of specimens tested in four
10、 conditions:wet ordry and parallel or perpendicular to rift.5.1.2 The physical properties given in Table 1 representproperties of granite that have a history of successful use forgeneral building and structural purposes.Granite with strengthor abrasion resistance less than the minimum values prescri
11、bedin Table 1 may be used provided that competent engineeringauthority has evaluated relevant characteristics of the granite.This evaluation shall consider both structural effects andmaterial characteristics such as durability,permanent volumechange,modulus of elasticity.thermal expansion,and the li
12、ke.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 a
13、nd texture,with their permissiblenatural variations in material characteristics for all material to1This 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 Jan.1,20
14、11.Published January 2011.Originallyapproved in 1968.Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C 615/C 615M 10.DOI:10.1520/C615_C615M-11.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume infor
15、mation,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 be produced for the project,shall be established by controlsamples.Select representative samples by viewing a sufficien
16、tnumber 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