ASTM C1353 – Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone

Standard: ASTM C1353 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Dimension Stone Subjected to Foot Traffic Using a Rotary Platform Abraser

Scope: Per ASTM C1353: "This test method covers the establishment of an index of abrasion resistance by determination of loss of volume resulting from abrasion of dimension stone."

Products: Dimension stone

Procedure: Test specimens are preconditioned and dried at 140°F for 48 hours followed by cooling in a desiccator. Before testing, specimens are weighed and then mounted onto the abrading machine equipped with vitrified H-22 coarse calibrade wheels. A load of 1,000 grams is applied to each wheel, and then both wheels are lowered onto the test specimen surface. After the abraser completes 1,000 cycles (revolutions), the specimens are reweighed to determine the mass loss due to abrasion.

Result: An index of abrasion resistance is established based on the test results.