ASTM D3409-93(2002)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Asphalt-Roof Cement to Damp, Wet, or Underwater Surfaces
Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Asphalt-Roof Cement to Damp, Wet, or Underwater Surfaces
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the adhesion of asphalt roofing cements to damp, wet, or underwater surfaces.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.
1.3 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.
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Designation: D 3409 – 93 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Test Method for
Adhesion of Asphalt-Roof Cement to Damp, Wet, or
Underwater Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3409; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope capacity of at least 1 qt. which can be filled with tap water to
a minimum depth of 2 in. and maintained at 68 6 5°F (20 6
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the adhe-
3°C).
sion of asphalt roofing cements to damp, wet, or underwater
surfaces.
5. Sampling
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
5.1 Stir the sample thoroughly to ensure homogeneity be-
as the standard.
fore removing a portion for testing.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.2 If the size of the sample is 1 gal (4 L) or over, a portion
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
may be removed and stored ina1qt (1-L) triple-seal,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
friction-top can.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
6. Procedure
6.1 Spread5gofthe cement on the top surface of each of
2. Summary of Test Method
three metal lids and place them in the water bath.
2.1 A metal lid is covered with a coating of asphalt roofing
6.2 Flame three other metal lids in an open gas flame until
cement and immersed in water. A similar metal lid which has
each entire lid has an oxidized blue-gray surface and place
been flamed and wet with water is pressed on the asphaltic
them in the water bath after they have cooled to room
surface. The degree of adhesion is evaluated by estimating the
temperature.
percentage of area covered by the cement on the water-wet
6.3 After 5 min, place a flamed lid on top of each cement-
flamed metal lid.
covered lid, and press only on the rim of the flamed lid for 1
3. Significance and Use min or until the flow of the cement stops.
3.1 This test method offers a means of evaluating the
NOTE 1—Covers that have a raised rim (1 mm) on the top surface are
adhesive properties of asphalt roofing cements used to repair
intended for this test. When the two lids are pressed together, approxi-
mately4gofthe5-g sample will be contained between the surfaces. If lids
roofs under adverse conditions. Weathered roof surfaces are
with raised rims are not available, smooth lids may be used except that
easily coated with asphalt roofing cements when they are dry,
care should be exercised in pressing the lids together to prevent squeezing
however when wet or during a rain, asphalt roofing cements
out all of the sample.
may not adhere readily to water-wet surfaces such as metal
6.4 Remov
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