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IND-STD ASTM D3083-89 NOTICE I,93-=l=l=l=l9=l8 0003878 T W-1 NOTICE OF 1 ADOPTION NOTICE 1 I 1 ADOPTION 1 15 June 1990 for I ASTM D 3083-89.June 30,1989 ASTM D 3083-89 was adopted on June 15,1990 and is approved for use by the Department of Defense(DOD).ASlM has furnished the clearance required by existing regulations.Copies of this document are stocked by the Standardization Documents Order Desk,Bldg.4D,700 Robbins Avenue,Philadelphia,PA 19111-5094,for issue to DOD activities only.All other requestors must obtain documents from:ASTM 1916 Race Street Philadelphia,PA 19103 Title of Document:Standard Specification for Flexible Poly(Viny1 Chloride)Plastic Sheeting for Pond,Canal,and Reservoir Lining Date of Specific Issue Adopted:June 30,1989 Releasing Non-Government Standards Body:ASTM Custodians:Army-MR Navy-YD Air Force-99 Military Coordinating Activity:Navy-YD(Project 9330-1134)Review Activities:Air Force-82 DLA-GS FSC 9330 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A.Approved for public release;distribution is unlimited.NOTICE:This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or discontinued.Contact ASTM International(www.astm.org)for the latest information.ASTM 3043 89 n 07595m 00213787 8 m Designation:D 3083-89 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTINO AND MATLRIALS 1916 RICO Sl.,Phllrllphlr,Pa.19103 Reprinted from lhr Annull Book of ASTM Standarda.Cwrighl ASTM If nol IMed In Ihe current comblntd Index,will appear in thr ntxl rdillon.Standard Specification for Flexible Poly(Vinyl Chloride)Plastic Sheeting for Pond,Canal,and Reservoir Lining This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3083;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon(t)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval,1.Scope 1.1 This specification covers flexible poly(viny1 chloride)plastic sheeting,8 through 30 mils(0.20 to 0.76 mm)in thickness,for lining ponds,canals,and reservoirss2 1.2 The tests used to characterize the sheeting are in-tended to ensure good workmanship and quality,and are not necessarily adequate for design purposes in view of the importance of environmental factors and specific perform-ance objectives.Tests have been selected primarily with essentially neutral aqueous systems in mind.Other tests may be necessary to establish chemical resistance and durability under the conditions of a particular application.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.2.Referenced Documents 2.1 ASTM Standards:D374 Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation D 618 Methods of Conditioning Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials for Testing4 D 882 Test Methods for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting4 D 1004 Test Method for Initial Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Sheeting4 D 1146 Test Method for Blocking Point of Potentially Adhesive layers D 1203 Test Methods for Volatile Loss from Plastics Using Activated Carbon Methods4 D 1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperatures4 D 1239 Test Method for Resistance of Plastic Films to Extraction by Chemicals4 D 1755 Specification for Poly(Viny1 Chloride)Resins6 D 1790 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastic Film by Impact6 This specilication is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-35 on Geotextiles,Geomembranes,and Related Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembrancs.Current edition approved June 30,1989.Published October 1989.Originally published as D 3083-72 T.Last previous edition D 3083-76(1980)“.2 For information on installation techniques,refer to ASAE Recommendation:ASAE R 340,Imrallarion of Flexible hfetnbrane LLitgs,American Society of Agricultural Engineers,St.Joseph,Mich.49085.3 Annual Book Of ASThi Slcmdards.Vol 10.01.4 Atwrral Book oJASThf 8andard.s.VolO8.01.5 Atmrrcrl Book oJASTM Slatrdards,Vol 15.06.6 Annrral Book of ASThf Standards,VolO8.02.D 1922 Test Method for Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting by Pendulum Method6 3,Material and Manufacture 3.1 The sheeting shall be suitably formulated from a homopolymer vinyl chloride resin of Type GP in accordance with Specification D 1755 to impart durability,Use of water-soluble compounding ingredients is prohibited.Plasti-cizers that are resistant to migration,mildew,and bacterial degradation shall be used.The sheeting shall be pigmented to produce a uniform color.3.2 The sheeting shall be capable of being heat-sealed or I bonded to itself with liquid cement for making field splices and repairs,and the manufacturer or seller shall recommend or furnish sealing equipment or a cement suitable for this purpose.The cement shall have been proven durable when subjected to both sun and water exposure,and use of the cement shall not cause any app