ASTM C1364-03 - 10.6.2003
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements, sampling, testing, and visual inspection of architectural cast stone.

1.2 Units covered by this specification may be made from facing and backup mixtures or from a homogeneous mixture. Either wet cast or dry cast production methods may be used.

1.3 Surface textures, finish, color, or other special features should be specified separately by the purchaser.

1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.5 This 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), 38800 Country Club Dr., Farmington Hills, MI 48331-3439, http://www.concrete.org.

C666/C666M-26

Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing

C979-05

Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete

C989-10

Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C1157-08

Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement

C1194-25

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone

C1195-21(2026)

Standard Test Method for Absorption of Architectural Cast Stone

D1729-22

Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials

D2244-25

Standard Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

C595-08

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C618-26

Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C150-07

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C173/C173M-26

Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

C231-09

Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

C260-10

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C426-23

Standard Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units

C494/C494M-24

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

A615/A615M-26

Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement