ASTM D7088-17(2023)
(Practice)Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry
Standard Practice for Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test is meant to simulate the ability of a coating applied to a basement or other below grade masonry walls to prevent the intrusion of water through the coating caused by hydrostatic pressure from water on the outside of the structure.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice is for the evaluation of coatings used in below grade applications to resist the passage of water through concrete block.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
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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.
Designation: D7088 − 17 (Reapproved 2023)
Standard Practice for
Resistance to Hydrostatic Pressure for Coatings Used in
Below Grade Applications Applied to Masonry
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7088; 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 U. S. Federal Standards
TT-P-1411A Paint, Copolymer-Resin, Cementitious (for
1.1 This practice is for the evaluation of coatings used in
Waterproofing Concrete and Masonry Walls)
below grade applications to resist the passage of water through
concrete block.
3. Summary of Practice
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the 3.1 Commercially available concrete blocks or concrete
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information masonry units, typically 20 cm by 20 cm by 20 cm (8 in. by
only. 8 in. by 8 in.) in outside dimensions with a hollow inside area
(cell) of a nominal 10 cm by 13 cm by 20 cm (4 in. by 5 in. by
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
8 in.) with a nominal wall thickness of 4 cm (1 ⁄2 in.) are coated
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
on all four faces with the test paint and allowed to cure. Rubber
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
gaskets are sealed to the top and bottom of the test blocks
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
typically with an epoxy or sealant. Water is then used to fill
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
each coated test block. They are allowed to sit for seven days.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Air pressure is then introduced and the face of the blocks is
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
evaluated for the size and frequency of water droplets on the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
face of the coating, any blistering, loss of adhesion, softening,
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
discoloration or other film irregularities.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test is meant to simulate the ability of a coating
2. Referenced Documents
applied to a basement or other below grade masonry walls to
prevent the intrusion of water through the coating caused by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
hydrostatic pressure from water on the outside of the structure.
D714 Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of
Paints
5. Apparatus
D1475 Test Method for Density of Liquid Coatings, Inks,
5.1 The metal frame test apparatus used in this practice (See
and Related Products
Fig. 1) consists of a series of bolts and wing nuts used for
D3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Condi-
clamping the plate tightly against the gasket and the test block.
tioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
The top metal plate has an opening in the center into which a
Materials
pipe cap is drilled and tapped to receive an air supply from a
D3925 Practice for Sampling Liquid Paints and Related
compressor tank or hand pump to increase in inside pressure.
Pigmented Coatings
(See Fig. 2.)
5.2 The test apparatus typically consists of the following:
5.2.1 Galvanized Steel Top and Bottom Plates, measuring
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on Paint and
Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and is the direct responsibility of
28 cm by 28 cm by 0.3 cm (11 in. by 11 in. by ⁄8 in.), each
Subcommittee D01.47 on Concrete, Stone and Masonry Treatments.
with ⁄4 in. holes drilled along the outer edges of the plates for
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published August 2023. Originally
insertion of screws and bolts to secure the blocks. There are
approved in 2004. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as D7088 – 17. DOI:
10.1520/D7088-17R23.
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D7088 − 17 (2023)
FIG. 1 Metal Frame Test Apparatus
5.2.2 Bolts (8), 12 by ⁄4 in. with accompanying washers
and wing nut screws to secure each block.
5.2.3 Air Compressor, capable of pressurizing the test
blocks to approximately 4 pounds per square inch (psi)
equipped with a pressure regulator to control the air pressure
being applied to the block.
5.2.4 Rubber Gaskets (2), 20 cm by 20 cm by 0.5 cm (8 in.
by 8 in. by ⁄4 in.) to be placed on top and bottom of the test
block. The gaskets to be used for the top of the block should
have an opening to assure that air pressure can be applied.
6. Reagents and Materials
6.1 Concrete Masonry Units (3), 20 cm by 20 cm by 20 cm
(8 in. by 8 in. by 8 in.) blocks with hollow cores with an inside
openings (cell) typically 10 cm by 13 cm by 20 cm (4 in. by
5 in. by 8 in.) in size and walls approximately 4 cm (1 ⁄2 in.)
thick. These blocks are typical of the masonry units used in
construction and may be obtained from commercial masonry
supply companies.
6.2 Stiff Bristle Brush, for cleaning test substrates.
6.3 Paint Brush, polyester nylon for applying test coatings.
6.4 Rubber Gasket, ( ⁄4 in. thick) used to ensure a tight seal
on the top and bottom of the coated block.
6.5 Sealant, Epoxy or Other Adhesive, to ensure a tight seal
of the gasket to the block.
6.6 Food Dyes.
7. Sampling
7.1 Sampling of the coating shall be conducted in accor-
dance with procedures outlined in Practice D
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