ASTM D 5121 Standard Practice for Preparation of Rock Slabs for Durability Testing
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ASTM D 5121 Document Information:
Title
Standard Practice for Preparation of Rock Slabs for Durability Testing
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Dec 1, 2006
Scope:
This practice covers the preparation of rock slabs for various
tests used to evaluate any visual internal defects, or the
durability of rock by means of laboratory tests. These tests
include, but are not limited to, Test Methods D 5240, D 5312, and D
5313.
Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be
regarded as the standard. The SI units given in parentheses are for
information only.
All observed and measured values shall conform to the guidelines
for significant digits and rounding established in Practice D
6026.
This practice offers a set of instructions for performing
one or more specific operations. This document cannot replace
education or experience and should be used in conjunction with
professional judgment. Not all aspects of this practice may be
applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended
to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy
of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
document be applied without consideration of a project's many
unique aspects. The word "Standard" in the title of this document
means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM
consensus process.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety
concerns 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. For a specific hazards statement, see Section
7.
* A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of
this standard.
Keywords:
- defects
- diamond saw blade
- durability
- rocksaw
- slabs
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