ASTM E907-96(2004)

Standard Test Method for Field Testing Uplift Resistance of Adhered Membrane Roofing Systems (Withdrawn 2013)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This field test method is suitable for determining the uplift resistance of the roofing system as stated in applicable specifications, bid documents, or when required by other authorities having jurisdiction. This field test method is also intended to supplement measurement of the uplift resistance performance of roofing systems as determined under laboratory conditions.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resistance of adhered membrane roofing systems to uplift pressure. It applies to roof systems with or without rigid board insulation or base ply, which are either adhered or mechanically fastened, and fully adhered membranes.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used as a measure of the uplift resistance of the roofing system. Systems containing cold adhesive shall be in place for the cure time specified by the adhesive manufacturer to obtain optimum adhesion before conducting the test. Hot-applied systems shall be permitted to cool to normal prevailing surface temperatures before conducting the test.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covered the determination of the resistance of adhered membrane roofing systems to uplift pressure. It applied to roof systems with or without rigid board insulation or base ply, which were either adhered or mechanically fastened, and fully adhered membranes.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing, this test method was withdrawn in July 2013 in accordance with section 10.5.3.1 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2004
• Withdrawal Date: 15-Jul-2013
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.20 - Roofing Membrane Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E907-96 - Standard Test Method for Field Testing Uplift Resistance of Adhered Membrane Roofing Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E907 −96(Reapproved 2004)
Standard Test Method for
Field Testing Uplift Resistance of Adhered Membrane
Roofing Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E907; 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 3.2 For roofs containing surfacing such as gravel, slag, or
granules, the loose surfacing shall be removed by sweeping a
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the resis-
300 mm (12 in.) wide path around the perimeter of the test
tance of adhered membrane roofing systems to uplift pressure.
area. Care shall be taken not to damage the test area. A heavy
It applies to roof systems with or without rigid board insulation
pouring of hot asphalt is applied over the swept area and
or base ply, which are either adhered or mechanically fastened,
allowed to cool. This provides a smooth surface and allows the
and fully adhered membranes.
edges of the chamber to be in complete contact with the roof
1.2 This test method is intended to be used as a measure of
surface so that a negative pressure is developed inside the
the uplift resistance of the roofing system. Systems containing
chamber. Other methods are not to be used to prepare the test
cold adhesive shall be in place for the cure time specified by
area unless the method used will produce a tight seal and is
the adhesive manufacturer to obtain optimum adhesion before
compatible so as not to damage the roof membrane. Examples
conducting the test. Hot-applied systems shall be permitted to
are the use of wet sand, duct tape, water, or polythene film.
cool to normal prevailing surface temperatures before conduct-
ing the test. 4. Significance and Use
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 4.1 This field test method is suitable for determining the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information uplift resistance of the roofing system as stated in applicable
only. specifications, bid documents, or when required by other
authorities having jurisdiction. This field test method is also
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
intended to supplement measurement of the uplift resistance
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
performanceofroofingsystemsasdeterminedunderlaboratory
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
conditions.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Square Chamber, 1500 6 15 mm (60 6 ⁄2 in.) in size,
sufficiently strong to withstand the necessary negative pressure
2.1 ASTM Standards:
without collapsing.
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
NOTE 1—Amanufactured dome shaped chamber of rigid clear polycar-
semblies bonate shown in Fig. 1 has been successfully used. The dome consists of
four equal segments for ease of transporting the unit to and from the job
site. Rubber gaskets are used to seal the joints along the flanges. One
3. Summary of Test Method
segment of the dome has a hole to accommodate vacuum equipment and
3.1 A controlled negative pressure is created on top of the
another segment has a hole for a flexible hose leading to a manometer
roof surface by means of a chamber fitted with a pressure (Fig. 2). The bottom flanges of the chamber are equipped with a flexible
poly(vinyl chloride) foam strip to seal the chamber to the roof surface.
measuring device and vacuum equipment.
5.2 Pressure-Sensing Device, for measuring the negative
pressureinsidethechamber.Themanometershallbecalibrated
This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
to indicate negative pressures in increments of 360 6 20 Pa
and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on
Roofing Membrane Systems.
(7.5 6 0.5 lbf/ft ).
Current edition approved Nov. 29, 2004. Published October 2004. Originally
5.3 VacuumEquipment,withsufficientcapacitytocreatethe
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 1996 as E907 – 96. DOI:
10.1520/E0907-96R04.
negative pressures required in the test chamber (see 8.8). The
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
chamber vacuum equipment shall also be equipped with
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
controls to maintain the constant negative pressure at each test
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. pressure increment as required in 8.8.
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E907−96 (2004)
FIG. 1 View of Chamber over Roof Test Area During Test
5.4 Dial Indicator, with a reset face graduated in at least 8.2 Conduct tests when the temperature of the roof surface
0.05 mm (0.002 in.) units and having at least a 50 mm (2 in.) is in the range from 4 to 38°C (40 to 100°F). Temperatures
range, mounted at the center of a 50 by 50 by 1500 mm (2 by outside this range will produce questionable results. For safety
2 by 59 in.) long aluminum bar or member of equivalent considerations, tests shall not be conducted when the wind
stiffness. Feet on each end of the bar provide support and give speed at the roof level is over 6.5 m/s (15 mph). When
a clear distance of 50 mm (2 in.) above the roof surface. This necessary to measure and record wind speed, a portable
allows measurement of roof surface deflections in the test area anemometer shall be used.
(see Fig. 3).
8.3 Place the bar with attached dial indicator so that the tip
5.4.1 All persons not involved in the test shall be kept far
of the dial indicator is in contact with the roof membrane near
enough away from the test area to ensure that the dial gage
the center of the test area.
indicator is not affected by movement and influence the
8.4 Place the assembled chamber over the roof test area so
readings.
that the deflection bar with attached dial indicator is centered
6. Hazards
within the chamber and is perpendicular to two sides of the
chamber. The edges of the chamber shall be sealed to the roof
6.1 The manometer shall be designed to serve as a safety
surface. Orient the chamber on the roof so that the edges are
device to prevent negative pressures that will cause the plastic
parallel with the direction of the structural framing of the
dometoshatter.Thedesignofthemanometerorsafetyfeatures
building.
of other pressure sensing devices shall not be changed to
increase negative pressures above the design or allowable
8.5 Install the pressure measuring device. If a manometer is
values of the chamber.
used, fill it with water to zero calibration level.
6.2 Safety gog
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