Designation: C615/C615M – 11

Standard Specification for

Granite Dimension Stone1
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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope C880/C880M Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimen-

1.1 This specification covers the material characteristics, sion Stone
physical requirements, and sampling appropriate to the selec- C1353 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension
tion of granite for general building and structural purposes. Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform,
Refer to Guides C1242 and C1528 for the appropriate selection Double-Head Abraser
and use of granite dimension stone. C1528 Guide for Selection of Dimension Stone
1.2 Granite dimension stone shall include stone that is 3. Terminology
sawed, cut, split, or otherwise finished or shaped, and shall
specifically exclude molded, cast, or otherwise artificially 3.1 Definitions—All definitions are in accordance with Ter-
aggregated units composed of fragments, crushed and broken minology C119.
stone. 4. Classification
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in 4.1 Granite dimension stone under this specification shall be
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each granite used for:
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining 4.1.1 Exterior and interior cladding of buildings and struc-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance tures;
with the standard. 4.1.2 Curbstone, paving, and landscape features;
4.1.3 Structural components having established dimensions;
2. Referenced Documents 4.1.4 Grade separations and retaining walls; and
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 4.1.5 Monuments.
C97/C97M Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific 5. Physical Properties
Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99/C99M Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimen- 5.1 Granite supplied under this specification shall conform
sion Stone to the physical requirements prescribed in Table 1. See 5.1.2
C119 Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone for possible variations from this table.
C170/C170M Test Method for Compressive Strength of 5.1.1 The minimum compressive strength, flexural strength,
Dimension Stone and modulus of rupture shall be based upon the minimum
C241/C241M Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of average strength of specimens tested in four conditions: wet or
Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic dry and parallel or perpendicular to rift.
C1242 Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of 5.1.2 The physical properties given in Table 1 represent
Dimension Stone Attachment Systems properties of granite that have a history of successful use for
general building and structural purposes. Granite with strength
or abrasion resistance less than the minimum values prescribed
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C18 on in Table 1 may be used provided that competent engineering
Dimension Stone and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C18.03 on authority has evaluated relevant characteristics of the granite.
Material Specifications.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2011. Published January 2011. Originally This evaluation shall consider both structural effects and
approved in 1968. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C 615/C 615M– 10. material characteristics such as durability, permanent volume
DOI:10.1520/C615_C615M-11.
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change, modulus of elasticity. thermal expansion, and the like.
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5.2 Granite shall be sound, durable, and free of spalls,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on cracks, open seams, pits, or other defects that are likely to
the ASTM website. impair its structural integrity in its intended use.

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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements
NOTE—The material property values in Table 1 were established using samples prepared according to the individual test methods. Finishes, other than
those specified in the individual test methods, may result in a deviation from established values.
Test Require-
Physical Property Test Method(s)
ments
Absorption by weight, max, % 0.40 C97/C97M
Density, min, lb/ft3[kg/m3] 160 [2560] C97/C97M
Compressive strength, min, psi [MPa] 19 000 [131] C170/C170M
Modulus of rupture, min, psi [MPa] 1500 [10.3] C99/C99M
Abrasion resistance, min, HaA,B,C 25 C241/C241M/C1353
Flexural strength, min, psi [MPa] 1200 [8.3] C880/C880M
A
Pertains only to stone subject to foot traffic.
B
The supplier of the No. 60 Alundum abrasive, Norton, has indicated that the formula for Norton treatment 138S has beeen changed. The new abrasive is currently more
aggressive, resulting in lower abrasive hardness values (Ha) than when the standard was initially established. As such, care should be taken when interpreting Ha values
from tests using the new abrasive, particulary with regard to current ASTM stone standard specification requirements for abrasion resistance, which were developed when
the original abrasive was still in use. Committee C18 is actively studying alternatives to address this issue.
C
Abrasion Resistance Test Method C1353 will eventually replace Test Method C241/C241M and it is not necessary to perform both tests. Availability of the proper
equipment and materials by the testing laboratory may determine which test is performed.

5.3 Granite shall be free of minerals that may cause objec- 6. Sampling
tionable staining under normal environments of use.
6.1 Samples, if required, for testing to determine the char-
5.4 The desired color and texture, with their permissible
acteristics and physical properties shall be representative of the
natural variations in material characteristics for all material to
granite to be used.
be produced for the project, shall be established by control
samples. Select representative samples by viewing a sufficient
number of physical samples prior to production that show the
complete range of variations in color and texture of the granite
specified.

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