1.1 This test method covers the sampling, preparation of specimens, and determination of the compressive strength of dimension stone.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.3 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.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C170-17(2017) Referenced Document
ASTM C119 Standard Terminology Relating to Dimension Stone
ASTM C1799/C1799M Standard Guide to Dimension Stone Test Specimen Sampling and Preparation
ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM D4543 Standard Practices for Preparing Rock Core Specimens and Determining Dimensional and Shape Tolerances
ASTM D7012 Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength and Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core Specimens under Varying States of Stress and Temperatures
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM C170-17(2017) history
2024ASTM C170/C170M-24a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2024ASTM C170/C170M-24 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2023ASTM C170/C170M-23 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2017ASTM C170/C170M-17 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2016ASTM C170/C170M-16 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2015ASTM C170/C170M-15b Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2015ASTM C170/C170M-15a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2015ASTM C170/C170M-15 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2014ASTM C170/C170M-14a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2014ASTM C170/C170M-14 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2009ASTM C170/C170M-09 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
2006ASTM C170-06 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone
1990ASTM C170-90(1999) Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Dimension Stone