ASTM D6214-98(2008)

Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Significance— The increased use of geomembranes as barrier materials to restrict fluid migration from one location to another in various applications, and the various types of seaming methods used in joining geomembrane sheets, has created a need to standardize tests by which the various seams can be compared and the quality of the seam systems can be evaluated. This test method is intended to meet such a need.
Use—Accelerated seam test provides information as to the status of the field seam. Data obtained by this test method should be used with site-specific contract plans, specification and CQC/CQA documents. This test method is useful for specification testing and for comparative purposes, but does not necessarily measure the ultimate strength that the seam may acquire.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated, destructive test method for geomembranes in a geotechnical application.
1.2 This test is applicable to field fabricated geomembranes that are scrim reinforced or non reinforced.
1.3 This test method is applicable for field seaming processes that use a chemical fusion agent or bodied chemical fusion agent, as the seaming mechanism.
1.4 Subsequent decisions as to seam acceptance criteria are made according to the site-specific contract plans, specification and CQC/CQA documents.
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 Hazardous Materials—Always consult the proper Material Safety Data Sheets for any Hazardous materials used for proper ventilation and protection. The use of the oven in this test method may accelerate fume production from the test specimen.  
1.7 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 applicable of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2008
• ICS: 83.140.10 - Films and sheets
• Technical Committee: D35 - Geosynthetics
• Drafting Committee: D35.10 - Geomembranes

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6214-98(2003) - Standard Test Method for Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008

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Designation: D6214 − 98(Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining
1
Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6214; 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 D882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
Sheeting
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated, destructive test
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
method for geomembranes in a geotechnical application.
2.2 ANSI/NSF Standard:
1.2 This test is applicable to field fabricated geomembranes
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ANSI/NSF Standard 54
that are scrim reinforced or non reinforced.
1.3 This test method is applicable for field seaming pro-
3. Terminology
cesses that use a chemical fusion agent or bodied chemical
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
fusion agent, as the seaming mechanism.
3.1.1 bodied chemical agent, n—a chemical fluid containing
1.4 Subsequent decisions as to seam acceptance criteria are
a portion of the parent geomembrane polymer, that dissolves
made according to the site-specific contract plans, specification
the surface of the geomembrane to be bonded.
and CQC/CQA documents.
3.1.2 bodied-chemical fusion seams, n—use of a bodied
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to
chemicalagenttodissolvethesurfacesofthegeomembranefor
be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
bonding.
parentheses are for information only.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Heat and pressure are commonly used
as part of the bodied chemical fusion process.
1.6 Hazardous Materials—Always consult the proper Ma-
terial Safety Data Sheets for any Hazardous materials used for
3.1.3 chemical agent, n—a chemical fluid that dissolves the
proper ventilation and protection. The use of the oven in this
surface of the geomembrane to be bonded.
test method may accelerate fume production from the test
3.1.4 chemical fusion seams, n—use of a chemical agent to
specimen.
dissolve the surface of the geomembrane for bonding.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Heat and pressure are commonly used
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
as part of the chemical fusion process.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 For other terms refer to Terminology D4439.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applicable
of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Significance— The increased use of geomembranes as
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2.1 ASTM Standards: barrier materials to restrict fluid migration from one location to
another in various applications, and the various types of
D413 TestMethodsforRubberProperty—AdhesiontoFlex-
ible Substrate seaming methods used in joining geomembrane sheets, has
created a need to standardize tests by which the various seams
D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics can be compared and the quality of the seam systems can be
evaluated. This test method is intended to meet such a need.
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4.2 Use—Accelerated seam test provides information as to
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
GeosyntheticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD35.10onGeomem-
the status of the field seam. Data obtained by this test method
branes.
should be used with site-specific contract plans, specification
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally
and CQC/CQA documents. This test method is useful for
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D6214–98 (2003).
DOI: 10.1520/D6214-98R08.
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specification testing and for comparative purposes, but does 7. Sampling, Test Specimens, and Test Units
not necessarily measure the ultimate strength that the seam
7.1 Trial Seam Sample—A representative seam from each
may acquire.
seaming crew, fabricated from the same sheet material, and
using the same seaming methods as those recommended by the
5. Apparatus
geomembranefrabricator,installe
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This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D6214–98 (Reapproved 2003) Designation: D 6214 – 98 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining
1
Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6214; 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
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated, destructive test method for geomembranes in a geotechnical application.
1.2 This test is applicable to field fabricated geomembranes that are scrim reinforced or non reinforced.
1.3 This test method is applicable for field seaming processes that use a chemical fusion agent or bodied chemical fusion agent,
as the seaming mechanism.
1.4 Subsequent decisions as to seam acceptance criteria are made according to the site-specific contract plans, specification and
CQC/CQA documents.
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.
1.6 Hazardous Materials—Always consult the proper Material Safety Data Sheets for any Hazardous materials used for proper
ventilation and protection. The use of the oven in this test method may accelerate fume production from the test specimen.
1.7 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 applicable of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 413 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Adhesion to Flexible Substrate
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D 751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D 882 Test MethodsMethod for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D 4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
2.2 ANSI/NSF Standard:
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ANSI/NSF Standard 54
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 bodied chemical agent, n—a chemical fluid containing a portion of the parent geomembrane polymer, that dissolves the
surface of the geomembrane to be bonded.
3.1.2 bodied-chemical fusion seams, n—use of a bodied chemical agent to dissolve the surfaces of the geomembrane for
bonding.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Heat and pressure are commonly used as part of the bodied chemical fusion process.
3.1.3 chemical agent, n—a chemical fluid that dissolves the surface of the geomembrane to be bonded.
3.1.4 chemical fusion seams, n—use of a chemical agent to dissolve the surface of the geomembrane for bonding.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Heat and pressure are commonly used as part of the chemical fusion process.
3.2 For other terms refer to Terminology D 4439.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Significance— The increased use of geomembranes as barrier materials to restrict fluid migration from one location to
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes .
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 1998. Published December 1998 Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as D6214–98.
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D 6214–98 (2003).
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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another in various applications, and the various types of seaming methods used in joining geomembrane sheets, has created a need
to standardize tests by which the various seams can be compared and the quality of the seam systems can be evaluated. This test
method is intended to meet such a need.
4.2 Use—Acceleratedseamtestprovidesinformationastothestatusofthefieldseam.Dataobtainedbythistestmethodshould
be used with site-specific contract plans, specification
...

This document is not anASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of anASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:D6214–97 Designation: D 6214 – 98 (Reapproved 2008)
Standard Test Method for
Determining the Integrity of Field Seams Used in Joining
1
Geomembranes by Chemical Fusion Methods
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6214; 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
1.1 This test method covers an accelerated, destructive test method for geomembranes in a geotechnical application.
1.2 This test is applicable to field fabricated geomembranes that are scrim reinforced or non reinforced.
1.3 This test method is applicable for field seaming processes that use a chemical fusion agent or bodied chemical fusion agent,
as the seaming mechanism.
1.4 Subsequent decisions as to seam acceptance criteria are made according to the site-specific contract plans, specification and
CQC/CQA documents.
1.5 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.
1.6 Hazardous Materials—Always consult the proper Material Safety Data Sheets for any Hazardous materials used for proper
ventilation and protection. The use of the oven in this test method may accelerate fume production from the test specimen.
1.7 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 applicable of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D 413 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Adhesion to Flexible Substrate
D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
D 751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D 882 Test MethodsMethod for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting
D 4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
2.2 ANSI/NSF Standard:
3
ANSI/NSF Standard 54
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 bodied chemical agent, n—a chemical fluid containing a portion of the parent geomembrane polymer, that dissolves the
surface of the geomembrane to be bonded.
3.1.2 bodied-chemical fusion seams, n—use of a bodied chemical agent to dissolve the surfaces of the geomembrane for
bonding.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—Heat and pressure are commonly used as part of the bodied chemical fusion process.
3.1.3 chemical agent, n—a chemical fluid that dissolves the surface of the geomembrane to be bonded.
3.1.4 chemical fusion seams, n—use of a chemical agent to dissolve the surface of the geomembrane for bonding.
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Heat and pressure are commonly used as part of the chemical fusion process.
3.2 For other terms refer to Terminology D 4439.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes .
Current edition approved Dec. 10, 1997. Published August 1998.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes .
Current edition approved July 1, 2008. Published October 2008. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D 6214–98 (2003).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 09.01.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01.
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Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
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4. Significance and Use
4.1 Significance— The increased use of geomembranes as barrier materials to restrict fluid migration from one location to
another in various applications, and the various types of seaming methods used in joining geomembrane sheets, has created a need
to standardize tests by which the various seams can be compared and the quality of the seam systems can be evaluated. This test
method is intended to meet such a need.
4.2 Use—Acceler
...