ASTM_D_6506_-_01_2009.pdf

Designation:D650601(Reapproved 2009)Standard Specification forAsphalt Based Protection Board for Below-GradeWaterproofing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6506;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers an asphalt based protectionboard used for protecting the integrity of below grade or belowwearing surface waterproofing.The protection board protectsthe waterproofing system from backfill,surfacing,constructionactivities,and weathering conditions prior to backfilling orapplying surfacing.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D545 Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillersfor Concrete Construction(Nonextruding and ResilientTypes)D994 Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler forConcrete(Bituminous Type)D5147 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing ModifiedBituminous Sheet MaterialE154 Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used inContact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs,on Walls,or asGround Cover3.Classification3.1 Two Classes of Product are Covered in This Specifica-tion:3.1.1 Class A,is made with asphalt saturated organic felt onthe bottom and a coated or saturated non-woven glass felt ontop.3.1.2 Class B,is made with glass fabrics both top andbottom.3.1.3 Classes A and B,each include three thicknesses ofboard.If desired,one side of each of these classes may becovered with a thin plastic antistick sheet.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 The protection board shall be comprised of layers ofasphalt and reinforcing mat.One surface of the board will beuniformly coated with a bituminous material for limitedweather protection.4.2 The length and width measurements shall be as specifiedby the manufacturer.The tolerances of these dimensions(length and width)shall be 66 mm(14in.)4.3 The surfaces of the protection board shall be uniformand free from defects such as cracks and indentations.Theedges shall be uniform.5.Sampling5.1 Each sample shall consist of sufficient material toprovide at least five specimens for the tests listed in Section 7.One representative sample shall be selected for each shipmentof 10 000 ft2or fraction thereof.6.Physical Requirements6.1 Nominal thicknesses of protection board are as follows:6.1.1 Type 1,board is116in.6.1.2 Type 2,board is18in.6.1.3 Type 3,board is14in.6.2 Class A protection board shall conform to the require-ments in Table 1.6.3 Class B protection board shall conform to the require-ments in Table 2.7.Test Methods7.1 ThicknessDetermine the thickness of the specimenusing vernier calipers in accordance with Test Methods D5147,Section 5.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 onRoofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.22on Waterproofing and Dampproofing Systems.Current edition approved Jan.1,2009.Published January 2009.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D6506 01.DOI:10.1520/D6506-01R09.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 7.2 Puncture StrengthDetermine in accordance with TestMethods E154,Section 10.7.3 Water AbsorptionDetermine in accordance withSpecification D994,8.3.7.4 Asphalt ContentDetermine according to Test MethodsD545,7.5.7.5 Resistance to DecayDetermine according to TestMethods E154,Section 13.8.Keywords8.1 protection board;waterproofingASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible t