ASTM_D_6506_-_D_6506M_-_01_2018e1.pdf

Designation:D6506/D6506M01(Reapproved 2018)1Standard Specification forAsphalt Based Protection Board for Below-GradeWaterproofing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6506/D6506M;the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval.A superscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEUnits information was editorially corrected in January 2018.1.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 either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D545 Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillersfor Concrete Construction(Nonextruding and ResilientTypes)D994/D994M Specification for Preformed Expansion JointFiller for Concrete(Bituminous Type)D5147/D5147M Test Methods for Sampling and TestingModified Bituminous Sheet MaterialE154/E154M Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Usedin Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs,on Walls,oras Ground 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.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.1,2018.Published January 2018.Originallyapproved in 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D6506 01(2009).DOI:10.1520/D6506_D6506M-01R18E01.2For 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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 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/D5147M,Section 5.7.2 Puncture StrengthDetermine in accordance with TestMethods E154/E154M,Section 10.7.3 Water AbsorptionDetermine