ASTM C1528-12b

ASTM C1528-12b - 1.10.2012

Significance and Use

4.1 Related Components—Natural stone is only one component of a building's construction. All related materials and assemblies need to be evaluated to ensure compatible interactive behavior with the stone product.

4.2 Applicable Codes—Every stone application shall comply with applicable building codes.

EXTERIOR APPLICATIONS OF DIMENSION STONE

1. Scope

1.1 This guide is intended to be used by architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors, and material suppliers who design, select, specify, install, purchase, fabricate, or supply natural stone products for construction applications.

1.2 Consensus Standard—This guide is an industry consensus standard drafted in a cooperative effort among engineers, architects, geologists, producers, and installers of natural stone.

2. Referenced Documents

C1353-09	Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform, Double-Head Abraser
C1354-96	Standard Test Method for Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages in Dimension Stone
C1526-19(2023)e1	Standard Specification for Serpentine Dimension Stone (Includes all amendments and changes 10/17/2023).
C1527-09	Standard Specification for Travertine Dimension Stone
C1721-22	Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Dimension Stone
D2203-01(2023)	Standard Test Method for Staining from Sealants
C295-08	Standard Guide for Petrographic Examination of Aggregates for Concrete
C406-06	Standard Specification for Roofing Slate
C503-08	Standard Specification for Marble Dimension Stone
C568-08	Standard Specification for Limestone Dimension Stone
C97-02	Standard Test Methods for Absorption and Bulk Specific Gravity of Dimension Stone
C99-08	Standard Test Method for Modulus of Rupture of Dimension Stone
C119-26	Standard Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
C120-06	Standard Test Methods of Flexure Testing of Slate (Breaking Load, Modulus of Rupture, Modulus of Elasticity)
C121-06	Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Slate
C170-06	Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
C217-94(1999)	Standard Test Method for Weather Resistance of Slate
C241-90(1997)e1	Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic
C615-03	Standard Specification for Granite Dimension Stone
C616-08	Standard Specification for Quartz-Based Dimension Stone
C629-08	Standard Specification for Slate Dimension Stone
C880-06	Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Dimension Stone
C856-18	Standard Practice for Petrographic Examination of Hardened Concrete
C1201-91(1996)	Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Dimension Stone Cladding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference
C1242-26	Standard Guide for Selection, Design, and Installation of Dimension Stone Attachment Systems
C1352-96	Standard Test Method for Flexural Modulus of Elasticity of Dimension Stone