ASTM C1527-02

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Designation: C 1527 – 02
Standard Specification for
Travertine Dimension Stone
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1527; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
1. Scope
Physical Test Classifi- Test
1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics,
Property Requirements cations Methods
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec-
Absorption by weight, max, % 2.5 I Exterior C97
tion of travertine for general building and structural purposes.
2.5 II Interior
3 3
1.2 Dimension travertine shall include stone that is sawed,
Density, min, lb/ft (kg/m ) 144 (2305) I Exterior C97
144 (2305) II Interior
cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped and shall specifically
Compressive strength, min, psi (MPa) 7500 (52) I Exterior C 170
exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially aggregated units
5000 (34.5) II Interior
composed of fragments, and also crushed and broken stone.
Modulus of rupture, min, psi (MPa) 1000 (6.9) I Exterior C99
700 (4.8) II Interior
A,B,C
Abrasion resistance, min, Ha 10 I Exterior C 241/C 1353
2. Referenced Documents
10 II Interior
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Flexural strength, min, psi (MPa) 1000 (6.9) I Exterior C 880
700 (4.8) II Interior
C 97 Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Grav-
2 A
Pertains to foot traffic only. Where two or more stone varieties are combined
ity of Dimension Stone
for color and design effects, there should be no greater difference than five points
C 99 Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension
in abrasion resistance.
B
Stone
The supplier of the No. 60 Alundum abrasive, Norton, has indicated that the
formula for Norton treatment 138S has been changed. The new abrasive is
C 119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
currently more aggressive, resulting in lower abrasion resistance values (H ) than
a
C 170 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension
when the standard was initially established. As such, care should be taken when
Stone
interpreting H values from tests using the new abrasive, particularly with regard to
a
current ASTM stone standard specification requirements for abrasion resistance,
C 241 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Sub-
which were developed when the original abrasive was still in use.
jected to Foot Traffic
C
It is not necessary to perform both tests. Availability of the proper equipment
C 880 Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension
and materials by the testing laboratory may determine which test is performed.
Stone
C 1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone
4.3 Voids in travertine are a natural characteristic of the
Subjected to Foot Traffic by the Taber Abrader Method
material and shall be considered in assessing the permissible
natural variations suitable for a particular application.
3. Terminology
4.3.1 Some travertines may not be suitable for exterior use
3.1 Definitions—
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