ASTM G11-88(1996)e1
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Effects of Outdoor Weathering on Pipeline Coatings
Standard Test Method for Effects of Outdoor Weathering on Pipeline Coatings
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1.1 This test method is intended to define conditions for the exposure of coated pipe to weather.
1.2 This test method specifies qualifications for the samples, procedure to be followed in exposure to weather and procedure for evaluating effects of exposure including visual examination and other tests.
1.3 This test method may involve hazardous operations and equipment. This test method does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this test method to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use .
1.4 The values stated in SI units to three significant decimals are to be regarded as the standard.
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Designation:G11–88(Reapproved1996)
Standard Test Method for
Effects of Outdoor Weathering on Pipeline Coatings
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationG 11;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
e NOTE—Keywords were added editorially in June 1996.
1. Scope coated pipe with unexposed samples of coated pipe before and
after impact and bending tests.At the beginning of the test the
1.1 This test method is intended to define conditions for the
starting samples are qualified by a cathodic disbonding test.
exposure of coated pipe to weather.
1.2 This test method specifies qualifications for the samples,
4. Significance and Use
procedure to be followed in exposure to weather, and proce-
4.1 Since coated pipe may be stored outdoors for long
dure for evaluating effects of exposure including visual exami-
periods before burial, weathering tests of the type described in
nation and other tests.
this test method are needed to evaluate the stability of these
1.3 The values stated in SI units to three significant deci-
coatings stored outdoors. The results obtained should be
mals are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in
treated only as indicating the general effect of weathering.
parentheses are for information only.
Exposure conditions vary greatly from year to year, from one
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
part of a year to another, and from locality to locality. The
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
results of short-term exposure tests in the north are more
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
meaningful if exposure is started in the summer followed by a
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
winter season. In southern areas where climatic conditions are
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
more uniform throughout the year, the time of year when
2. Referenced Documents short-term exposure is started is less critical. In all localities,
the longer the exposure period, the more reliable are the results
2.1 ASTM Standards:
obtained.
G8 Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline
Coatings
5. Location of Test Sites
G10 Test Method for Specific Bendability of Pipeline
2 5.1 Weathering racks shall be located in cleared areas
Coatings
representative of local outdoor weather conditions.
G12 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Film
Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel
6. Apparatus
G13 Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coat-
6.1 Racks—The horizontal racks shall be any suitable pipe
ings (Limestone Drop Test)
storage racks of sufficient height to prevent any undesirable
G62 Test Methods for Holiday Detection in Pipeline Coat-
effects of vegetation growth during the period of exposure.
ings
Racks may be constructed from a variety of materials, but pipe
G70 Test Method for Ring Bendability of Pipeline Coat-
specimens must rest on a nonconductive surface. An example
ings (Squeeze Test)
of a suitable rack is illustrated in Fig. 1.
3. Summary of Test Method
7. Sampling
3.1 The effects of outdoor weathering on pipeline coatings
7.1 Each starting sample shall consist of coated 26.7-mm
after 6, 12, and 24 months’ exposure are determined visually
( ⁄4-in. nominal) diameter steel pipe from a production lot
and by electrical means by comparing exposed samples of
having a minimum length of 4.4 m (14.4 ft). The sample shall
be from a lot produced under conditions capable of being
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-1 on Paint duplicated on a production scale.
and Related Coatings, Materials, andApplications and is the direct responsibility of
NOTE 1—Pipe having a nominal diameter of 33.4-mm (1-in. nominal)
Subcommittee D01.48 on Durability of Pipeline Coatings and Linings.
can be used and is the largest diameter that can be evaluated in accordance
Current edition approved May 27, 1988. Published July 1988. Originally
published as G 11 – 69 T. Last previous edition G 11 – 83.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.02.
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G11–88 (1996)
NOTE 1—All lumber is to be pretreated and painted.
FIG. 1 Construction Details of Outdoor Weathering Rack
with Test Method G10. Larger diameter pipes can be evaluated in
9. Procedure for Sample Testing
accordance with Test MethodG70.
9.1 Identify the test samples with a letter, number, or
7.2 Each starting sample shall have a piece 600 mm (24 in.)
symbol for ready identification after exposure. The marking
long cut from one end by sawing for use in qualification testing
shall not interfere with either the exposure or the testing.
(Section 8) and designated the “qualificati
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