Standard Specification for Asphalt Plank

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1.1 This specification covers asphalt plank used for bridge floors.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound 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 problems, 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: D 517 – 98
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Plank
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 517; 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 5.2 Fiber—The fibrous material shall consist of finely
divided threads or any natural or synthetic fiber (except
1.1 This specification covers asphalt plank used for bridge
asbestos), from free lumps, and when used shall be in a
decks as well as for industrial floors.
flocculent condition. The fabric and fibrous material shall be
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
free from all foreign materials.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
5.3 Mineral Filler—The mineral filler shall consist of finely
only.
crushed slate, limestone, silica, or other aggregate that has
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
proven suitable for use with asphalt cement in constructing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
pavement wearing surfaces.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.4 Absorption—The absorption of asphalt plank shall not
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
exceed 1.0 % by weight when tested in accordance with 9.2.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.5 Brittleness—At least 80 % of the specimens tested of
2. Classification
each thickness of plank shall not show any detrimental
cracking when tested in accordance with the method described
2.1 Type I, a—Plain, butt-edge asphalt plank for use as an
in 9.3.
industrial flooring.
5.6 Hardness—The hardness of the plank, when tested in
2.2 Type I, b—Plain, butt-edge asphalt plank for use on a
accordance with the method prescribed in 9.5, shall meet the
railroad bridge as a waterproofing system protection layer.
following requirements:
2.3 Type II—Ship-lap edge asphalt plank for use on a
Temperature, Load, Penetration,
railroad bridge as a waterproofing system protection layer.
°C (°F) kg (lb.) mm (mils)
3. Ordering Information
Type I, a 25 (77) 66 (30) <0.889 (<35)
Type I, b 25 (77) 66 (30) <1.651 (<65)
3.1 The user should state the type and dimensions in the
Type II 25 (77) 66 (30) <1.651 (<65)
purchase order. If no type is specified, Type I shall be
furnished.
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
6.1 Asphalt plank shall have the dimensions specified or
4. Materials and Manufacture
shown on the plans and determined in accordance with 9.4.
4.1 Asphalt plank shall be formed from a mixture of asphalt,
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Tolerances of 61.6 mm ( ⁄16in.) in thickness, 63.2 mm ( ⁄8in.)
fibers, or modifiers or a combination thereof, and mineral filler
in width and 66.4 mm ( ⁄4in.) in length will be permitted.
in such a manner as to produce a uniformly dense mass.
Plank sizes shall be 12 in. in width by either 24 in. or 48 in. in
4.2 In the case of Type II asphalt plank, the edges of the
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length. Thickness shall be ⁄2 in., ⁄4in. 1 in., or 1.5 in.
planks shall be of a lap joint configuration.
6.2 The asphalt plank shall conform to the following mass
requirements.
5. Requirements
Specimen Thickness Min Mass
5.1 Asphalt—The asphalt cement shall have such character-
2 2
mm (in.) kg/m (lbs/ft )
istics that when combined with the other ingredients, a plank
12.7 (0.5) 0.2 (5)
meeting the requirements of this specification will result.
19 (0.75) 0.3 (7.5)
25.4 (1.0) 0.4 (10)
37.5 (1.5) 0.6 (15)
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-4 on Road
Specimen Thickness Min. Mass
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on 2 2
mm (in.) kg/m (lbs/ft )
Preformed Joint Fillers and Sealers.
12.7 (0.5) 0.2 (5)
Current edition approved July 10, 1998. Published March 1999. Originally issued
e1 19 (0.75) 0.3 (7.5)
1938. Last previous edition D 517 – 92 .
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D 517
dropped from a height of 508 mm (20 in.) onto a 5.7 mm
25.4 (1.0) 0.4 (10)
37.5 (1.5) 0.6 (15)
(0.225 in.) diameter cylindrical pin shall not cause a crack to
extend more than 37.5 mm (1.5 in.) from the point of impact.
7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
The point of impact shall be as close to the center of the sample
7.1 The asphalt plank shall be free from defects affecting its
as possible.
serviceability and appearance; it shall have straight edges and
9.4 Dimensions:
square corners.
9.4.1 Scope—This test method covers the measurement of
dimensions to determine if the sample complies with the plan
8. Sampling
or specification requirements.
8.1 For the purpose of testing, three planks shall be selected
9.4.2 Significance and Use—This
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