ASTM D2521-76(2002)e1

Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Canal, Ditch, and Pond Lining

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the sampling, testing, and physical requirements of oxidized petroleum asphalt, which when applied in a sufficient thickness over a suitable subgrade and covered with a suitable cover material, will provide a satisfactory waterproof membrane for use as a canal, ditch, and pond lining. The asphalt shall not foam when heated are a specified temperature, when tested using appropriate methods, shall conform accordingly to the following properties: softening point (ring and ball); penetration points; ductility; flash point (Cleveland open cup); solubility in trichloroethylene; and loss in heating.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers an oxidized petroleum asphalt, which, when applied in a sufficient thickness over a suitable subgrade and covered with a suitable cover material, will provide a satisfactory waterproof membrane for use as a canal, ditch, and pond lining.
1.2 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 23-Sep-1997
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.03 - Surfacing and Bituminous Materials for Membrane Waterproofing and Built-up Roofing

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2521-76(2002) - Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Canal, Ditch, and Pond Lining
• Effective Date: 24-Sep-1997
• Replaced By: ASTM D2521-76(2008) - Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Canal, Ditch, and Pond Lining
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 2521 – 76 (Reapproved 2002)
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Used in Canal, Ditch, and Pond Lining
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2521; 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.
e NOTE—Editorially switched from inch/pound dominant to SI dominant in April 2002.
1. Scope D 2398 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen in
Ethylene Glycol (Ring and Ball)
1.1 This specification covers an oxidized petroleum asphalt,
which, when applied in a sufficient thickness over a suitable
3. Physical Requirements
subgrade and covered with a suitable cover material, will
3.1 The asphalt shall not foam when heated to 205°C
provide a satisfactory waterproof membrane for use as a canal,
(400°F), and shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
ditch, and pond lining.
Table 1.
1.2 The values in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
3.2 At the purchaser’s option, phosphorus pentoxide (P O )
2 5
The values in parentheses are for information only.
may be specified as a catalyst or blowing aid in the preparation
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of the membrane asphalt.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Sampling and Test Methods
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.1 Sample the material and determine the properties enu-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
merated in this specification in accordance with the following
2. Referenced Documents methods:
4.1.1 Sampling—Practice D 140.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1.2 Softening Point—Test Method D 2398.
D 5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
4.1.3 Penetration—Test Method D 5.
D 6 Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and Asphaltic
4.1.4 Ductility—Test Method D 113.
Compounds
4.1.5 Flash Point—Test Method D 92.
D 92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland
4 4.1.6 Solubility in Trichloroethylene—Test Method D 2042.
Open Cup
2 4.1.7 Loss on Heating—Test Method D 6.
D 113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
D 140 Practice for Sampling Bituminous Materials
5. Inspection
D 2042 Test Method for Solubility of Asphalt Materials in
2 5.1 Inspection of the
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