Dimension Stone Standard Test offered by Our Australian member

Dimension Stone Standard Test List

Testing service offered in Australia

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We specialise in the field of Dimension Stone Testing. The range of tests available is designed to assist the full spectrum of the industry – the quarry owner, the processor, architect and façade engineer. The list below is not exhaustive, but represents the tests most often requested.

Test Type	Code¹	Standard Test Method	No. of Specimens Tested	Total Testing Charge²(US Dollars)
Water Absorption	A	ASTM C97	3	$110
Bulk Density	A	ASTM C97	3	$110
Flexural Strength	A	ASTM C880	5 dry & 5 soaked	$275
Modulus of Rupture	A	ASTM C99	5 dry & 5 soaked	$250
Compressive Strength	A	ASTM C170	5 dry & 5 soaked	$320
Abrasion Resistance	A	ASTM C1353	3	$290
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity	A	ASTM C1352	5	$300
Slip Resistance (wet or dry)	A	AS/NZS 4586	5	$300
X-Ray Diffraction Identification	A	XRD1	1	$150
Anchorage Strength	A	ASTM C1354	5	$400
Resistance to Staining⁶	B	ISO 10545-14	1	$275
Petrographic Description	B	PET1.3.2	1	$280
Chemical Analysis	B	IC4	1	$180
Dimensional Stability	C	DS01.01.9	3	$270
Linear Thermal Expansion	C	DS01.01.13	3	$290
Resistance to Salt Attack (Durability)	C	AS/NZS 4456.10	3	$270
Resistance to Ageing by SO₂Action	C	prEN13919	7	$410
Resistance to Acid Rain Attack	C	DS01.01.20	3	$480

[1] Results for Code A tests will normally be available within a week of receipt of samples.

Results for Code B tests will normally be available within 2 weeks of receipt of samples.

Results for Code C tests will normally be available within 4 weeks of receipt of samples

[1] The charges cover preparation and testing of specimens delivered to our Adelaide laboratory. Additional charges may be incurred where sealants or similar coatings need to be applied prior to testing. Charges are valid for testing carried out prior to 31 June 2003.

As experts in the field, we are happy to assist our clients in developing a suitable testing programme that will enable them to work with and specify their stone with confidence.

We are proud of being one of the leading comprehensive and independent dimension stone testing laboratories in the Australasian region offering a wide range of accredited tests specifically devoted to the dimension stone industry. Our tests are recognised worldwide by over 30 accreditation authorities such as HOKLAS, JAB, CNACL, CNLA, KOLAS and SAC-SINGLAS.

We recognise in providing high quality service; every client’s needs must be dealt with efficiently and at a competitive price. A quick turnaround of results has always been a recognised part of our service. We can assist you in ensuring your samples arrive us quickly and by the most cost-effective manner. We also recognise that clients want to be kept informed about the progress of their work – we aim to contact each client regularly as their job progresses.

Test Type	Test Method	Width (mm)	Thickness (mm)	Length (mm)
Water Absorption / Bulk Density	ASTM C97	50	50	50
Flexural Strength	ASTM C880	102	32 or job thickness	350 or (11x thickness)
Modulus of Rupture	ASTM C99	102	57	203
Compressive Strength	ASTM C170	Supply block 110 x 220 x 300 mm for preparation at our end
Abrasion Resistance	ASTM C1353	100	10 or job thickness	100
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity	ASTM C1352	100	32	380
Slip Resistance	AS/NZS 4586	300	10 or job thickness	300
Anchorage Strength	ASTM C1354	305	job thickness	10x thickness
Dimensional Stability	DS01.01.9	25	25	170
Linear Thermal Expansion	DS01.01.13	25	25	170
Resistance to Salt Attack	AS/NZS 4456.10	50	50	50
Resistance to Ageing by SO₂	PrEN13919	60	10	120
Resistance to Acid Attack	DS01.01.20	50	50	50

1/ The dimensions quoted are for each individual specimen (except compressive strength). For example, three pieces measuring 50x50x50mm are required to carry out the water absorption test.

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Chemical Analysis

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Test Method

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