ASTM D6153-15

Standard Specification for Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane Systems

ABSTRACT
This specification covers three types of deck waterproofing membrane systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an asphaltic concrete overlay. Type I are cold liquid-applied chemically curing membrane materials that that require a membrane protection course. Type II, on the other hand, are hot applied elastomeric membrane systems that also require a membrane protection course. And finally, Type III are preformed sheet membrane systems. All types are applied to a bridge deck to prevent the passage of water from the bituminous surface course to or through the bridge deck. Membrane systems shall be sampled as appropriate for each type, and shall conform to performance requirements and physical properties as to permeability, and pliability.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers deck waterproofing membrane systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an asphaltic concrete overlay.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2014
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.32 - Bridges and Structures

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D6153 − 15
Standard Specification for
Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane
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Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6153; 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 4.2 Type II covers hot applied elastomeric membrane sys-
tems that prevent the passage of water from the bituminous
1.1 This specification covers deck waterproofing membrane
surface course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane
systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an
protection course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer,
asphaltic concrete overlay.
is required.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.3 Type III covers preformed sheet membrane systems
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
which prevent the passage of water from the bituminous
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
surface course to or through the bridge deck.
and are not considered standard.
5. Physical Properties
2. Referenced Documents
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5.1 Type I, II, and III:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1.1 Permeability shall be determined in accordance with
D146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-
Test Method E96/E96M water method.
Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and
5.1.2 Pliability shall be determined in accordance with Test
Waterproofing
Method D146, except that the test temperature of the test
D5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack
specimen shall be 0°F (–18°C) after 24 h and 180° bend over
Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
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a ⁄4-in. (6-mm) mandrel.
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of
Materials
6. Performance Requirements
3. Classification
6.1 Bridge deck protective membrane materials shall be
3.1 Bridge deck waterproofing membrane systems covered proposed as systems that shall specify each of the installation
in this specification include three types:
components within the system and state the rates of
3.1.1 Type I—Cold applied elastomeric. applications, and so forth, where applicable. Materials which
3.1.2 Type II—Hot applied elastomeric.
are combined in accordance with the system proposal shall
3.1.3 Type III—Preformed sheet membrane. meet the requirements stated in performance (applications)
specification. Membrane, when tested at the manufacturer’s
4. General Requirements
recommended rate of application, shall meet the minimum
4.1 Type I covers cold liquid-applied chemically curing
requirements as stated in Table 1.
membrane materials that may be applied to a bridge deck to
7. Sampling
prevent the passage of water from the bituminous surface
course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane protection
7.1 Type I—The purchaser shall have the right to sample and
course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer, is re-
test the material at any point prior to being incorporated into
quired.
the work, to ensure that the material conforms to the specified
requirements. If sampled at the point of manufacture, it shall be
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine that the
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on
samples taken are representative of the batches or lots proposed
Bridges and Structures.
for shipment. Samples for testing shall consist of not less than
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2015. Published February 2015. Originally
a total sample of 10 lb (4.5 kg) or 1 gal (3.8 L) of liquid sealant
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as D6153 – 97 (2007).
DOI: 10.1520/D6153-15.
from each batch or lot submitted for sampling. A batch or lot
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tured simultaneously or continuously as a unit prior to pack-
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the ASTM website. aging. Samples shall be obtained by taking approximately
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TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Membrane
fabricated material to provide three test specimens. For smaller
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Permeability Test Method E96 5.7 NG/PaSm orders a suitable smaller lot size shall be selected for the
(perms. 0.1) (max)
random sampling. Each batch or lot of materia
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Designation: D6153 − 97 (Reapproved 2007) D6153 − 15
Standard Specification for
Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane
1
Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6153; 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 specification covers deck waterproofing membrane systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an
asphaltic concrete overlay.
1.2 The values stated in SIinch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units values given in parentheses
are for information only.mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered
standard.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Waterproofing
D5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
3. Classification
3.1 Bridge deck waterproofing membrane systems covered in this specification include three types:
3.1.1 Type I—Cold applied elastomeric.
3.1.2 Type II—Hot applied elastomeric.
3.1.3 Type III—Preformed sheet membrane.
4. General Requirements
4.1 Type I covers cold liquid-applied chemically curing membrane materials that may be applied to a bridge deck to prevent
the passage of water from the bituminous surface course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane protection course, as specified
by the membrane manufacturer, is required.
4.2 Type II covers hot applied elastomeric membrane systems that prevent the passage of water from the bituminous surface
course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane protection course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer, is required.
4.3 Type III covers preformed sheet membrane systems which prevent the passage of water from the bituminous surface course
to or through the bridge deck.
5. Physical Properties
5.1 Type I, II, and III:
5.1.1 Permeability shall be determined in accordance with Test Method E96/E96M water method.
5.1.2 Pliability shall be determined in accordance with Test Method D146, except that the test temperature of the test specimen
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shall be –18°C 0°F (–18°C) after 24 h and 180° bend over a ⁄46-mm (-in. (6-mm) ⁄4-in.) mandrel.
6. Performance Requirements
6.1 Bridge deck protective membrane materials shall be proposed as systems that shall specify each of the installation
components within the system and state the rates of applications, and so forth, where applicable. Materials which are combined
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on Bridges
and Structures.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007Jan. 1, 2015. Published January 2008February 2015. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20032007 as
D6153 – 97 (2003).(2007). DOI: 10.1520/D6153-97R07.10.1520/D6153-15.
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in accordance with the system proposal shall meet the requirements stated in performance (applications) specification. Membrane,
when tested at the manufacturer’s recommended rate of application, shall meet the minimum requirements as stated in Table 1.
7. Sampling
7.1 Type I—The purchaser shall have the right to sample and test the material at any point prior to being incorporated into the
work, to ensure that the material conforms to the specified requirements. If sampled at the point of manufacture, it shall be the
responsibility of the manufacturer to determine that the samples taken are representative of the batches or lots proposed for
shipment. Samples for testing shall consist of not less than a total sample of 4.5 kg (10 lb) or 3.8 L (1 gal)10 lb (4.5 kg) or 1 gal
(3.8 L) of liquid sealant from each batch or lot submitted for sampling. A batch or lot shall be considere
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