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Optimisation of an abrasion resistance test method on natural stones

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The determination of abrasion resistance according to EN 14157 “Natural stone test method—determination of abrasion resistance” is required for the CE (European conformity) marking on natural stones. A great deal of abrasive material is necessary for this test, which makes it relatively costly. Furthermore, Boulonnaise marble, the reference stone, is not easily available. The study reports the assessment of Canaloni (Carrara) marble as an alternative reference material using the Capon apparatus, which demonstrates its suitability for this purpose. An evaluation was also made of the effectiveness of the abrasive material (carborundum) after it has been used for the three times stated in the Standard and it was found that its performance remains unchanged, even after a higher number of tests.

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La détermination de la résistance à l’abrasion suivant la norme EN 14157 «Caractérisation des roches naturelles—Détermination de la résistance à l’abrasion» est demandée pour le marquage commercial CE des roches naturelles. Une quantité importante d’abrasif est nécessaire pour ce test, ce qui le rend relativement coûteux. De plus, le marbre du Boulonnais, la roche de référence, n’est pas facilement disponible. L’étude présente l’évaluation du marbre de Canaloni (Carrare) comme une référence alternative utilisant l’appareil de Capon qui démontre sa pertinence pour cet objectif. Une évaluation a été également faite quant à l’efficacité du matériau abrasif (carborundum) après qu’il ait été utilisé trois fois suivant la réglementation et il a été établi que ses performances restaient inchangées, même après un nombre plus élevé de tests.

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  • EN 14157 (2004) Natural stone test methods—determination of abrasion resistance. CEN Committee, Brussels, p 19

  • Marradi A, Secchiari L, Lezzerini M (2008) The qualification of stone materials for their application in road stone pavements. In: Second international congress dimension stones, Carrara, Italy, 29–31 May 2008, pp 225–235

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  1. Land, Environment and Geo-Engineering Department, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129, Turin, Italy

    P. Marini, R. Bellopede & C. De Regibus

  2. Turin, Italy

    L. Perino

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Marini, P., Bellopede, R., Perino, L. et al. Optimisation of an abrasion resistance test method on natural stones. Bull Eng Geol Environ 70, 133–138 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-010-0291-1

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