ASTM D5957-98(2013)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This guide describes the techniques used to test for watertightness of waterproofing installations on horizontal services having a slope not greater than 20 mm/m (2 % slope) (1/4 in./ft). See also ACI 515.
5.2 The structural capacity of the substrate to which the waterproofing system is to be installed should be reviewed by a licensed structural engineer to verify that the loads associated with the use of procedures described in this guide do not exceed code and design restrictions. Lateral loads will be imposed on curbs or walls used for containment of the water during the test procedures and their effect should be accounted for. The effects of equipment, planters, or other movable objects present within the test area should be considered.Note 1—Potable water weighs approximately 1000 kg/cubic m (62.3 lb per cubic ft) at 22°C (71.6°F) or 1 g/cm2/cm depth (5.19 lbs/ft 2 per in. depth).
5.3 This guide describes a procedure to test for watertightness of waterproofing installations under ponded water with a short-term hydrostatic head measuring not more than 100 mm (4 in.).Note 2—Increasing the amount of water forming a hydrostatic head beyond 100 mm (4 in.) of water may be considered provided the impact of increased loads on the substrate has been reviewed and approved by a licensed structural engineer.
5.4 For the purposes of this guide, the installation of the waterproofing membrane and flashing should be completed and the materials fully cured. Manufacturers should specify a minimum time period for materials to cure prior to performing flood test, however, no testing should be performed during the first 24 h following installation of system materials (48 h min if materials are installed at a time when ambient temperatures are below 10°C (50°F)).
5.5 The additional loads imposed upon the structure during the test period will affect the deflection of structural items. The effects shall be analyzed by a licensed structural engineer prior to placemen...
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides the user with a method for testing the watertightness of waterproofing installations applied to horizontal surfaces having a slope not greater than 20 mm/m (2% slope) (1/4 in. per ft).
1.2 This guide is intended for waterproofing installation on parking garages and plaza deck type applications over habitable spaces or on elevated structures, but is not intended for use on building roofing systems. Applicable waterproofing membrane installations that may be tested using this guide are fully adhered or bonded sheet membranes, liquid or fluid applied membranes, or loose laid sheet membranes.
1.3 The procedures presented here are not intended for use on those waterproofing installation applications that are for long-term water storage or continuously submerged environments, such as swimming pools, fountains, tank liners with hydrostatic pressure, or water storage units (storage period greater than 48 h).
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.5 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:D5957 −98 (Reapproved 2013)
Standard Guide for
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Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5957; 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 2.2 ACI Document:
ACI 515 Guide to the Use of Waterproofing, Dampproofing,
1.1 This guide provides the user with a method for testing
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Protective, and Decorative Barrier Systems for Concrete
the watertightness of waterproofing installations applied to
horizontal surfaces having a slope not greater than 20 mm/m
3. Terminology
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(2% slope) ( ⁄4 in. per ft).
3.1 For definitions of terms relating to roofing and
1.2 This guide is intended for waterproofing installation on
waterproofing, see Terminology D1079.
parking garages and plaza deck type applications over habit-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ablespacesoronelevatedstructures,butisnotintendedforuse
3.2.1 sacrificial sheet—a material used to form a temporary
on building roofing systems. Applicable waterproofing mem-
seal between a containment assembly and the waterproofing
brane installations that may be tested using this guide are fully
system. The material used for a sacrificial sheet shall not cause
adhered or bonded sheet membranes, liquid or fluid applied
damage nor be detrimental to the primary system.
membranes, or loose laid sheet membranes.
1.3 The procedures presented here are not intended for use
4. Summary of Guide
on those waterproofing installation applications that are for
4.1 This guide uses a series of temporary containment
long-term water storage or continuously submerged
assemblies of pond water on horizontal surfaces to determine
environments, such as swimming pools, fountains, tank liners
the watertightness of waterproofing installations.
with hydrostatic pressure, or water storage units (storage
period greater than 48 h). 4.2 The area to be tested is subdivided as required by the
containment assemblies, and drains within the subdivided area
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
are temporarily blocked to prevent water leakage into the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
drainage system.
only.
4.3 Water is ponded in the subdivided area and maintained
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
for a minimum period of 24 h. The space below the test
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
location is monitored for leakage during the test period.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5. Significance and Use
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1 This guide describes the techniques used to test for
2. Referenced Documents
watertightness of waterproofing installations on horizontal
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services having a slope not greater than 20 mm/m (2 % slope)
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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( ⁄4 in./ft). See also ACI 515.
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
5.2 The structural capacity of the substrate to which the
waterproofing system is to be installed should be reviewed by
a licensed structural engineer to verify that the loads associated
with the use of procedures described in this guide do not
exceed code and design restrictions. Lateral loads will be
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and
imposed on curbs or walls used for containment of the water
Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.22 on Water-
proofing and Dampproofing Systems. during the test procedures and their effect should be accounted
Current edition approved May 1, 2013. Published May 2013. Originally
for. The effects of equipment, planters, or other movable
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D5957 – 98 (2005).
objects present within the test area should be considered.
DOI: 10.1520/D5957-98R13.
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D5957−98 (2013)
NOTE1—Potablewaterweighsapproximately1000kg/cubicm(62.3lb
6.3 Vertical-Sided Shallow Pan .
2 2
per cubic ft) at 22°C (71.6°F) or 1 g/cm /cm depth (5.19 lbs/ft per in.
6.4 C
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