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ASTM C 1721 : 2015 : REDLINE

Superseded

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Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Dimension Stone

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PDF

Superseded date

15-09-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-05-2015

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CONTAINED IN VOL. 04.07, 2017 Provides procedures for the petrographic examination of stone specimen material proposed for use as dimension stone used in construction.

Committee
C 18
DocumentType
Redline
Pages
7
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

1.1This guide outlines procedures for the petrographic examination of stone specimen material proposed for use as dimension stone used in construction.

1.2This guide outlines the extent to which petrographic techniques should be used, the selection of petrographic related properties that should be looked for, and the manner in which such techniques may be employed in the examination of dimension stone.

1.3The rock and mineral names given in Terminology C119 should be used, insofar as they are appropriate, in reports prepared in accordance with this guide.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM C 1799/C1799M : 2014 Standard Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
ASTM C 880 : 2006 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
ASTM C 615 : 2003 Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
ASTM C 121 : 2006 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate

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