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Table 12 Required values for Turkstat and ASTM standards classified according to the purpose of use of the marble [2729]

From: Investigation of suitability of marbles to standards with inequality expressions and statistical approach using some physical and mechanical properties

Physical and mechanical property

Purpose of

Akcay Marble

TurkStat (10449 1992)

ASTM (C503)

Compressive strength

Structural

51.17

7117.7 psi (49 MPa)

7500 psi (52 MPa)

Coating

4267 psi (29.4 MPa)

4267 psi (29.4 MPa)

Flexural strength

Structural

4.95

870.25 psi (5.99 MPa)

870.25 psi (5.99 MPa)

Coating

Total porosity

0.1751

%0.0002–0.5

%0.0002–0.5