ASTM_D_6153_-_15.pdf

Designation:D615315Standard Specification forMaterials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing MembraneSystems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6153;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 deck waterproofing membranesystems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive anasphaltic concrete overlay.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing andWaterproofingD5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and CrackSealant and Filler for EvaluationE96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterials3.Classification3.1 Bridge deck waterproofing membrane systems coveredin this specification include three types:3.1.1 Type ICold applied elastomeric.3.1.2 Type IIHot applied elastomeric.3.1.3 Type IIIPreformed sheet membrane.4.General Requirements4.1 Type I covers cold liquid-applied chemically curingmembrane materials that may be applied to a bridge deck toprevent the passage of water from the bituminous surfacecourse to or through the bridge deck.A membrane protectioncourse,as specified by the membrane manufacturer,is re-quired.4.2 Type II covers hot applied elastomeric membrane sys-tems that prevent the passage of water from the bituminoussurface course to or through the bridge deck.A membraneprotection course,as specified by the membrane manufacturer,is required.4.3 Type III covers preformed sheet membrane systemswhich prevent the passage of water from the bituminoussurface course to or through the bridge deck.5.Physical Properties5.1 Type I,II,and III:5.1.1 Permeability shall be determined in accordance withTest Method E96/E96M water method.5.1.2 Pliability shall be determined in accordance with TestMethod D146,except that the test temperature of the testspecimen shall be 0F(18C)after 24 h and 180 bend overa14-in.(6-mm)mandrel.6.Performance Requirements6.1 Bridge deck protective membrane materials shall beproposed as systems that shall specify each of the installationcomponents within the system and state the rates ofapplications,and so forth,where applicable.Materials whichare combined in accordance with the system proposal shallmeet the requirements stated in performance(applications)specification.Membrane,when tested at the manufacturersrecommended rate of application,shall meet the minimumrequirements as stated in Table 1.7.Sampling7.1 Type IThe purchaser shall have the right to sample andtest the material at any point prior to being incorporated intothe work,to ensure that the material conforms to the specifiedrequirements.If sampled at the point of manufacture,it shall bethe responsibility of the manufacturer to determine that thesamples taken are representative of the batches or lots proposedfor shipment.Samples for testing shall consist of not less thana total sample of 10 lb(4.5 kg)or 1 gal(3.8 L)of liquid sealantfrom each batch or lot submitted for sampling.A batch or lotshall be considered as all finished material that was manufac-tured simultaneously or continuously as a unit prior to pack-aging.Samples shall be obtained by taking approximately1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Roadand Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 onBridges and Structures.Current edition approved Jan.1,2015.Published February 2015.Originallyapproved in 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6153 97(2007).DOI:10.1520/D6153-15.2For 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 equal portions from three containers selected at random.Eachof the three containers samples shall be resealed and markedfor identification,and have application instructions includingmaterial safety data sheets in each container.7.2 Type IIThe purchaser shall have the right to sampleand test the material at any point prior to its being incorporatedinto the work,to ensure that the material conforms to thespecified requirements.If sampled at the point of manufacture,it shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to determinethat the samples taken are representative of the batches or lotsproposed for shipment.Samples for testing shall consist of notless than a total sample o