ASTM D3409-93

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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Oct-1993
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.05 - Solvent-Bearing Bituminous Compounds for Roofing and Waterproofing

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D3409-93(2002) - Standard Test Method for Adhesion of Asphalt-Roof Cement to Damp, Wet, or Underwater Surfaces
• Effective Date: 15-Oct-1993

Standards Content (Sample)

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