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Yellow Crushed stone

Technical Specifications

Porosity

ASTM C97

Density

0kg/m³

ASTM C97

Water Absorption

ASTM C97

Compressive Strength

0MPa

ASTM C170

Abrasion Resistance

0mm

EN 14157

Cold Resistance

0°C

Standard

Heat Resistance

0°C

Standard

Flexural Strength

0MPa

Standard

Project Configuration

Installation & Care

Adhesive

Avoid abrasive brushes

Mild soap solution

About This Material

Technical & Product Overview

Yellow crushed stone refers to crushed aggregate produced from yellow travertine, widely used in construction, landscaping, and infrastructure projects. Unlike decorative stone slabs or tiles, crushed stone focuses on performance, stability, and functional use rather than surface appearance.

Yellow travertine, when used as crushed stone, brings the same natural warmth and geological strength of the original stone into practical applications. Its color, mineral composition, and physical behavior make it a suitable choice for both structural and visual outdoor uses.

Iran is one of the key sources of yellow travertine, and crushed products derived from this stone are commonly supplied for domestic and export projects.

What Is yellow crushed stone?

Yellow crushed stone is produced by mechanically breaking larger blocks of yellow travertine into smaller angular pieces. These pieces are then screened into different size ranges depending on project requirements.

Unlike rounded aggregates, crushed stone has angular edges. This angular shape allows the material to lock together when compacted, creating a stable and load-bearing surface. This property is especially important in construction and civil projects where ground stability is critical. Made from natural travertine, yellow crushed stone stays strong and resists outdoor conditions.

Material Characteristics of Yellow Travertine Crushed Stone

Yellow travertine used as crushed stone offers a combination of physical and practical advantages:

Angular shape for strong interlocking
Good compressive resistance
Suitable performance under temperature changes
Natural porosity that supports drainage
Lightweight compared to many dense rock aggregates

These characteristics make yellow crushed stone effective in applications where stability and drainage are both required.

Visual Character of yellow crushed stone

Although yellow crushed stone is primarily a functional material, its visual impact should not be overlooked. The stone typically appears in lemon, golden, or cream-yellow tones, depending on the quarry and mineral composition.

This warm color makes yellow crushed stone especially popular in:

Landscape design
Outdoor architectural spaces
Pathways and open areas
Decorative ground coverage

Compared to grey or dark aggregates, yellow crushed stone creates a brighter and more welcoming environment, especially in outdoor and semi-open spaces.

Common Applications of yellow crushed stone

Yellow crushed stone is used in a wide range of construction and landscaping projects:

Construction & Infrastructure

Road sub-base layers
Foundations and bedding layers
Base material for paving and slabs
Drainage systems and utility trenches

Landscaping & Outdoor Design

Garden paths and walkways
Decorative ground cover
Courtyards and open plazas
Landscape borders and design features

Parking & Access Areas

Parking bases and edges
Access roads and service paths
Ground stabilization in high-traffic zones

The angular nature of crushed stone allows it to perform better than rounded aggregates in load-bearing applications.

Crushed Stone vs Natural Gravel (Short Comparison)

While both materials are used in similar projects, yellow crushed stone differs from natural gravel in important ways:

Shape: Crushed stone is angular; gravel is rounded
Stability: Crushed stone compacts better and forms a firmer base
Control: Crushed stone is produced in controlled sizes
Performance: Crushed stone performs better under load

For projects that require strength and stability, yellow crushed stone is often preferred.

Environmental & Practical Considerations

Yellow crushed stone produced from travertine is a natural material with a long service life. When sourced responsibly and used correctly, it can support sustainable construction practices.

Key considerations include:

Sourcing from managed quarries
Local supply to reduce transport impact
Reuse and recycling in secondary applications

Because crushed stone is durable and reusable, it fits well into long-term infrastructure planning.

The Role of Karimi Stone

Karimi Stone (Negin Sang Karimi) supplies and export yellow crushed stone derived from high-quality yellow travertine sources. With experience in stone extraction, processing, and export logistics, the company provides crushed stone solutions according to different project needs.

Karimi Stone offers:

Controlled production from selected yellow travertine sources
Consistent grading and size control
Bulk supply for construction and landscaping projects
Export-ready logistics and professional handling

This ensures reliability, uniformity, and performance for both local and international projects.

Stone Size Guide

Standard slab, tile, pattern and step sizes to help plan your takeoffs and orders. Dimensions are shown in centimeters unless otherwise stated.

Standard offering ! Tolerance indicated as ±

□ Slabs

Standard slab supply for project-scale cutting and fabrication.

Standard Slab

Dimensions (cm)

(250 × 150) ±20
(250 × 150) ±20

Thickness

2 cm
3 cm

Big Slab

Dimensions (cm)

(270 × 170) ±20
(270 × 170) ±20

Thickness

2 cm
3 cm

Tolerance applies to length and width. Thickness tolerance is available upon request.

▤ Steps & Risers

Specify the exact project length when fixed dimensions are required.

Component	Dimensions (cm)	Thickness
Step	(100–120) × 35	3 cm
Riser	(100–120) × 15	2 cm

Lengths are supplied within the stated range. Exact cut lengths can be confirmed for each order.

Slip Rating & Wet Pendulum Guide

A concise overview of P1–P5 slip ratings so you can align each Karimi Stone finish with the right space, moisture level and safety expectation.

OVERVIEW

P1 → P5 safety band

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

What the Wet Pendulum Test (WPT) tells you

The WPT measures how slippery a surface becomes when wet. Each finish is given a P rating from P1 (higher slip risk) through to P5 (maximum grip). As the number increases, the expected slip resistance also increases.

RATING SCALE SNAPSHOT

From higher slip risk to maximum grip

Each Karimi Stone P icon below is your quick visual code before checking detailed applications.

P1 → P5 Left = smoother | Right = more textured

Dry circulation

Higher slip risk

For dry-only walkways and light traffic areas where water is not expected on the surface.

Light splash

Occasional moisture

Bathrooms, small kitchens and transition areas that see brief, easily managed water.

Everyday wet public

Balanced grip

Entries, amenities, undercover car parks and fresh food retail where wet floors are common.

High exposure

Wet, high traffic

Pool surrounds, communal showers and external ramps under 1:14 where water is constant.

Maximum grip

Highest safety band

Commercial kitchens, covered loading docks and pool ramps or stairs leading into water.

HOW TO READ THIS POPUP

Start with water, movement and consequence
Consider how wet the floor can get, how quickly people move, and how critical a slip could be. Then use the cards below to align each area of your project with a suitable P rating before you select a Karimi Stone finish.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

P1 – dry circulation
Higher slip risk when wet

For areas intended to remain dry with controlled walking speeds – such as supermarket aisles, separate shops inside centres or dry lobby and corridor zones.

Retail aisles

Dry-only entries

Light traffic

P2 – light splash
Transitional & semi-wet areas

For spaces where occasional water is expected but quickly managed – like hotel bathrooms, apartment kitchens, laundries and transition zones between wet and dry areas.

Hotel bathrooms

Apartment kitchens

Laundries

P3 – regularly wet public
Balanced everyday grip

Used where wet conditions are common – entries and access ways, toilet facilities in public buildings, undercover car parks and fresh food retail areas.

Public entries

Toilet facilities

Undercover parking

P4 – high exposure
Wet, high traffic environments

Selected for consistently wet and busy areas such as pool surrounds, communal showers, external ramps under 1:14 and service zones behind bars.

Pool surrounds

Communal showers

Light traffic

P5 – maximum grip
Demanding commercial use

For the most demanding applications: commercial kitchens, loading docks under cover, steep external ramps, swimming pool ramps and stairs leading into water.

Commercial kitchens

Loading docks

Pool ramps & stairs

TEST STATUS CODES

Where a P rating is not shown

For the most demanding applications: commercial kitchens, loading docks under cover, steep external ramps, swimming pool ramps and stairs leading into water.

N/T

No Wet Pendulum slip testing has yet been performed on this surface finish.

–

N/A

Wet Pendulum testing is not applicable or cannot be performed for this surface format.

WPT

Indicates that the Wet Pendulum Test method has been used to determine the rating.

Always refer to the specific data sheet for each Karimi Stone product to see which of these codes or P ratings apply.

Information disclaimer

This guide is a general summary only and does not constitute legal or compliance advice. Slip resistance requirements vary by project, location and use. Always confirm ratings and regulatory obligations with qualified slip-rating and building-compliance professionals before final specification.

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