ASTM_D_5602_-_D_5602M_-_18_2022.pdf

Designation:D5602/D5602M18(Reapproved 2022)Standard Test Method forStatic Puncture Resistance of Roofing MembraneSpecimens1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5602/D5602M;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.1.Scope1.1 This test method covers evaluation of the maximumstatic puncture load that roofing membrane specimens canwithstand without allowing the passage of water.1.2 This laboratory test is conducted at any desired tempera-ture using sheet membrane specimens manufactured in afactory or prepared in a laboratory.1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method isapplicable include bituminous built-up,polymer-modifiedbitumens,vulcanized rubbers,non-vulcanized polymeric,andthermoplastic materials.1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these mem-brane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems.1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfacedmembrane specimens,but it is applicable to specimens havingfactory-applied granules.1.5 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 nonconformancewith the standard.1.6 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.1.7 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:2C578 Specification for Rigid,Cellular Polystyrene ThermalInsulationD1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms used in this testmethod,refer to Terminology D1079.4.Summary of Test Method4.1 Set on a thermal insulation substrate,the roofing mem-brane test specimen is subjected for 24 h to a predeterminedstatic puncture load(that is,force)using a ball bearing havinga 10 mm 0.39 in.diameter.4.2 The predetermined static puncture load is selected asfollows:4.2.1 In accordance with a performance requirement givenin a standard specification in which this test method is cited,or4.2.2 Through agreement between the party requesting thetest and the testing laboratory.4.3 Puncture of the test specimen is assessed by visualexamination and,if necessary,verified by conducting a water-tightness test.5.Significance and Use5.1 An important factor affecting the performance of manymembrane roofing systems is their ability to resist staticpuncture loads.This test method provides a means for assess-ing static puncture resistance.5.2 This test method can be used to compare the punctureresistance of a single type of membrane as a function of avariety of insulation substrates or,conversely,to compare theresistance of a number of membrane specimens set on a singletype of insulation.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofingand Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 onRoofing Membrane Systems.Current edition approved Nov.1,2022.Published November 2022.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2018 as D5602/D5602M 18.DOI:10.1520/D5602_D5602M-18R22.2For 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.15.3 The effect of temperature on puncture resistance can bestudied by conducting the test under controlled conditionsusing such equipment as an environmental chamber,oven,orfreezer.5.4 This test method can be useful for developing perfor-mance criteria for membrane roofing systems.5.5 This test method can be useful for developing classifi-cations of the static puncture resistance of membrane roofingsystems.5.6 While it is considered