ASTM C615/C615M-23
(Specification)Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling method appropriate to the selection of granite dimension stone for general building and structural purposes. Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken stone. Granite stones covered here shall be used for: exterior and interior cladding of buildings and structures; curbstone, paving, and landscape features; structural components having established dimensions; grade separations and retaining walls; and monuments. The physical property requirements to which granite stones shall adhere to are absorption by weight, density, compressive weight, modulus of rupture, abrasion resistance, and flexural strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of granite for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of granite dimension stone.
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, 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.
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: C615/C615M − 23
Standard Specification for
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Granite Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C615/C615M; 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.
1. Scope C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone
Subjected to Foot Traffic
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec-
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
tion of granite for general building and structural purposes.
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-
Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection
sion Stone
and use of granite dimension stone.
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform
sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall
Abraser
specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken
stone. 3. Terminology
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in minology C119.
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4. Classification
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall be
with the standard.
granite used for:
4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and struc-
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
tures;
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.5 Monuments.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Physical Properties
2. Referenced Documents
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5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform
2.1 ASTM Standards:
to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1.
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific
Gravity of Dimension Stone
NOTE 1—Refer to Guide C1528 Section 62 for potential further
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen-
evaluation of materials that do not meet the values of this specification,
but may still be suitable for use in a particular application.
sion Stone
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
5.2 Granite shall be sound, durable, and free of spalls,
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
cracks, open seams, pits, or other defects that are likely to
Dimension Stone
impair 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.
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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
5.4 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
Material Specifications.
natural variations in material characteristics for all material to
Current edition approved Dec. 15, 2023. Published January 2024. Originally
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be produced for the project, shall be established by control
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as C615/C615M – 18 .
DOI:10.1520/C0615_C0615M-23.
samples. Select representative samples by viewing a sufficient
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
number of physical samples prior to production that show the
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
complete range of variations in color and texture of the granite
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. specified.
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
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Physical Property Test Requirements Test Method(s)
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.40 C97/C97M
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Designation: C615/C615M − 18 C615/C615M − 23
Standard Specification for
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Granite Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C615/C615M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Paragraphs 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 were removed editorially in October 2018.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selection of
granite for general building and structural purposes. Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection and use of
granite dimension stone.
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall specifically
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units composed of fragments, 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.
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:
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser
C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Terminology C119.
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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 Sept. 1, 2018Dec. 15, 2023. Published September 2018January 2024. Originally approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 20112018
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as C615/C615M – 18 C 615.⁄C 615M– 11. DOI:10.1520 DOI:10.1520/C0615_C0615M-23.⁄C615_C615M-18E01.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4. Classification
4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall be granite used for:
4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and structures;
4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
4.1.5 Monuments.
5. Physical Properties
5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See
NOTE 1—Refer to Guide C1528 Section 62 for potential further evaluation of materials that do not meet the values of this specification, but may still be
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suitable for use in a particular application. Footnote for 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 to impair its
structural integrity in its intended use.
5.3 Granite shall be free of minerals that may cause objectionable staining under normal environments of use.
5.4 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
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