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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C150 Specification for Portland Cement

C173/C173M Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method

C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C426 Test Method for Linear Drying Shrinkage of Concrete Masonry Units

C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete

C666/C666M Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and Thawing

C979 Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete

C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C1157 Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement

C1194 Test Method for Compressive Strength of Architectural Cast Stone

C1195 Test Method for Absorption of Architectural Cast Stone

D1729 Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials

D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances and Color Differences from Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates

ACI Standards

Keywords

architectural cast stone; precast building unit; simulate natural stone; Architectural cast stone; Precast building unit; Stone--specifications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.080.30 (Masonry)

DOI: 10.1520/C1364-02

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