ASTM D5635/D5635M-18

Standard Test Method for Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 An important factor affecting the performance of membrane roofing systems is their ability to resist dynamic puncture impacts. This test method provides a means to assess dynamic puncture resistance.  
5.2 This test method can be used to compare the dynamic puncture resistance of a single type of membrane as a function of a variety of insulation substrates or, conversely, to compare the resistance of a number of membrane specimens set on a single type of insulation.  
5.3 The effect of temperature on puncture resistance can be studied by conducting the test under controlled conditions using such equipment as an environmental chamber, oven, or freezer.  
5.4 The test method can be useful in developing performance criteria for membrane roofing systems.  
5.5 The test method can be useful in developing classifications of dynamic puncture resistance of membrane roofing systems.  
5.6 While it is considered that the results obtained by this laboratory test can afford a measure of the dynamic puncture resistance of membrane roofing systems in the field, (provided that service loads and temperature conditions are known) no direct correlation has yet been established.  
5.7 This test method can be useful for evaluating the dynamic puncture resistance of membranes used in vegetative roof systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the dynamic puncture energy that roofing membrane specimens can withstand, without allowing the passage of water, when subjected to impact from a rigid object having a sharp edge.  
1.2 This laboratory test can be conducted at any desired temperature using membrane specimens manufactured in a factory or prepared in a laboratory.  
1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method is applicable include bituminous built-up, polymer-modified bitumens, vulcanized rubbers, non-vulcanized polymeric, and thermoplastic materials.  
1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these membrane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems.  
1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfaced membrane specimens; however, it is applicable to specimens having factory-applied granules.  
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2018
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.20 - Roofing Membrane Systems

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D5635/D5635M −18
Standard Test Method for
Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane
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Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5635/D5635M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the dynamic 2.1 ASTM Standards:
puncture energy that roofing membrane specimens can C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
withstand, without allowing the passage of water, when sub- Insulation
jected to impact from a rigid object having a sharp edge. D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
1.2 This laboratory test can be conducted at any desired
3. Terminology
temperature using membrane specimens manufactured in a
factory or prepared in a laboratory. 3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer
1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method is
to Terminology D1079.
applicable include bituminous built-up, polymer-modified
bitumens, vulcanized rubbers, non-vulcanized polymeric, and
4. Summary of Test Method
thermoplastic materials.
4.1 The roofing membrane test specimen, set on a thermal
1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these mem-
brane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems. insulation substrate, is subjected to a predetermined dynamic
impact energy created by a rigid falling puncture head. The
1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfaced
head falls through a quarter-circle trajectory from a vertical
membrane specimens; however, it is applicable to specimens
position to horizontal position under gravitational acceleration.
having factory-applied granules.
4.2 The predetermined dynamic puncture energy is selected
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
as follows:
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
4.2.1 In accordance with a performance requirement given
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
in a standard specification in which this test method is cited, or
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
4.2.2 Through agreement between the party requesting the
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
test and the testing laboratory.
with the standard.
4.3 Puncture of the test specimen is assessed by visual
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
examination and, if necessary, verified by conducting a water-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
tightness test.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Significance and Use
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1 An important factor affecting the performance of mem-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- braneroofingsystemsistheirabilitytoresistdynamicpuncture
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
impacts. This test method provides a means to assess dynamic
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- puncture resistance.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.2 This test method can be used to compare the dynamic
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
puncture resistance of a single type of membrane as a function
of a variety of insulation substrates or, conversely, to compare
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on
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Roofing Membrane Systems. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5635/D5635M – 11. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D5635_D5635M-18. the ASTM website.
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D5635/D5635M−18
the resistance of a number of membrane specimens set on a kg [1.1 lb] increments. The mass of the puncture head shall be
single type of insulation. within 60.5 % of that selected.
5.3 The effect of temperature on puncture resistance can be
NOTE 1—It is suggested that the puncture head be fabricated from 1018
stud
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Designation: D5635/D5635M − 11 D5635/D5635M − 18
Standard Test Method for
Dynamic Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane
1
Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5635/D5635M; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the maximum dynamic puncture loadenergy that roofing membrane
samplesspecimens can withstand, without allowing the passage of water, when subjected to impact from a rigid object having a
sharp edge.
1.2 This laboratory test can be conducted at any desired temperature using membrane samplesspecimens manufactured in a
factory or prepared in a laboratory.
1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method is applicable include bituminous built-up, polymer-modified bitumens,
vulcanized rubbers, non-vulcanized polymeric, and thermoplastic materials.
1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these membrane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems.
1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfaced membrane specimens; however, it is applicable to specimens having
factory-applied granules.
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1079.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 The roofing membrane test specimen, set on a thermal insulation substrate, is subjected to a predetermined dynamic impact
loadenergy created by a rigid falling puncture head. The head falls through a quarter-circle trajectory from a vertical position to
horizontal position under gravitational acceleration.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on Roofing
Membrane Systems.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2011July 1, 2018. Published May 2011July 2018. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20042011 as
D5635 – 04a.D5635/D5635M – 11. DOI: 10.1520/D5635_D5635M-11.10.1520/D5635_D5635M-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.2 The predetermined dynamic puncture energy is increased from 5 to 50 J [119 to 1190 ft·pdl] in 2.5 J [59.4 ft·pdl] increments
until puncture of the membrane specimen occurs or until the maximum energy is reached.selected as follows:
4.2.1 In accordance with a performance requirement given in a standard specification in which this test method is cited, or
4.2.2 Through agreement between the party requesting the test and the testing laboratory.
4.3 Puncture of the test specimen is assessed by visual examination and and, if necessary, verified by conducting a
watertightness test.
5. Principle of the Test Method
5.1 The energy at impact is equated to the potential energy of the raised puncture head as follows:
E 5 mgH (1)
where:
m = ma
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