ASTM D452/D452M-19

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Surfacing for Asphalt Roofing Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of materials used as surfacing. The results are used to determine compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specification requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of surfacing material, other than mineral granules, such as sand, mica, talc, or other powdered or flaky mineral particles, used on both sides of “smooth” roll roofing and on the reverse side of asphalt shingles and mineral-surfaced roll roofing.  
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Apr-2019
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.02 - Steep Roofing Products and Assemblies

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D452/D452M −19
Standard Test Method for
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Sieve Analysis of Surfacing for Asphalt Roofing Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D452/D452M; 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. Significance and Use
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle 4.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of
size distribution of surfacing material, other than mineral
materials used as surfacing. The results are used to determine
granules, such as sand, mica, talc, or other powdered or flaky
compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable
mineral particles, used on both sides of “smooth” roll roofing
specification requirements.
and on the reverse side of asphalt shingles and mineral-
surfaced roll roofing.
5. Apparatus
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
5.1 Sieves—Aset of the sieves listed in Table 1, conforming
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
to Specification E11. For routine testing, the group of sieves
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
actually used shall include only those appropriate for the
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
material being graded. Coarser or finer sieves, on which less
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
than 0.05 mass % of the specimen would be found after
with the standard.
sieving, need not be included in the group.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
NOTE 1—For relatively coarse or flaky materials, such as coarse mica,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
sieves from 1.18-mm to 212-µm (Nos. 16 to 70) inclusive, will usually be
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- found suitable. For finer surfacing materials, such as fine mica or talc
flour, sieves from 600 to 75-µm (Nos. 30 to 200) inclusive, will usually
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
give a satisfactory sieve analysis.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor- 5.2 Sieve Shaker—A mechanically operated sieve shaker,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- which produces a uniform rotary motion and tapping action
with140to160tapsperminute.Thesieveshakershallbefitted
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- with a hard maple plug to receive the impact of the tapping
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical device. The plug shall be one of the following: a hard maple
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. plug; a #9 Black Rubber Plug; or a #22 cork plug as chosen by
the user. Plug dimensions are: Top Diameter 44 6 1 mm,
2. Referenced Documents
Bottom Diameter 37 6 1 mm, and Length of 38 6 6 mm. See
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Note 2. The entire apparatus shall be rigidly mounted by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test bolting to a solid foundation, preferably concrete.
Sieves
NOTE 2—Supporting data on the equivalency of the plug materials is
given in Appendix X1.
3. Summary of Test Method
5.3 Sample Splitter—The riffle sample splitter is an open
3.1 A weighed sample of surfacing material is separated
V-shaped box in which a series of chutes is mounted at right
through a series of sieves of progressively smaller openings for
angles to the long axis to give a series of rectangular slots of
the determination with particle size distribution.
equal area alternatively feeding two trays placed on either side
ofthetrough.Thesampleispouredintothechuteandsplitinto
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
equal portions by the slots, until, after repeated cycles, a
andWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.02onSteep
sample of the desired size is obtained.Ariffle sampler with 9.5
Roofing Products and Assemblies.
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Current edition approved May 1, 2019. Published August 2019. Originally or 12.7-mm [ ⁄8 or ⁄2-in.] divisions shall be used for reducing
approved in 1937. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D452/D452M – 91
the sample to the specimen required for sieve analysis.
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(2013) . DOI: 10.1520/D0452_D0452M-19.
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Designation: D452/D452M − 91 (Reapproved 2013) D452/D452M − 19
Standard Test Method for
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Sieve Analysis of Surfacing for Asphalt Roofing Products
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D452/D452M; 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.
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ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in July 2013.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the particle size distribution of surfacing material, other than mineral granules,
such as sand, mica, talc, or other powdered or flaky mineral particles, used on both sides of “smooth” roll roofing and on the reverse
side of asphalt shingles and mineral-surfaced roll roofing.
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves
3. Summary of Test Method
3.1 A weighed sample of surfacing material is separated through a series of sieves of progressively smaller openings for the
determination with particle size distribution.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method is used to determine the grading of materials used as surfacing. The results are used to determine
compliance of the particle size distribution with applicable specification requirements.
5. Apparatus
5.1 Sieves—A set of the sieves listed in Table 1, conforming to Specification E11. For routine testing, the group of sieves
actually used shall include only those appropriate for the material being graded. Coarser or finer sieves, on which less than 0.05
mass % of the specimen would be found after sieving, need not be included in the group.
NOTE 1—For relatively coarse or flaky materials, such as coarse mica, sieves from 1.18-mm to 212-μm (Nos. 16 to 70) inclusive, will usually be found
suitable. For finer surfacing materials, such as fine mica or talc flour, sieves from 600 to 75-μm (Nos. 30 to 200) inclusive, will usually give a satisfactory
sieve analysis.
5.2 Sieve Shaker—A mechanically operated sieve shaker, which produces a uniform rotary motion and tapping action with 140
to 160 taps per minute. The sieve shaker shall be fitted with a hard maple plug to receive the impact of the tapping device. The
plug shall be one of the following: a hard maple plug; a #9 Black Rubber Plug; or a #22 cork plug as chosen by the user. Plug
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.02 on Steep
Roofing Products and Assemblies.
Current edition approved July 1, 2013May 1, 2019. Published July 2013August 2019. Originally approved in 1937. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
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D452 – 91 (2008).D452/D452M – 91 (2013) . DOI: 10.1520/D0452_D0452M-91R13E01.10.1520/D0452_D0452M-19.
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D452/D452M − 19
TABLE 1 Report Form
Retained on Sieve Passing Sieve Percent
1.70-mm (No. 12) . . .
A
1.18-mm (No. 16) 1.70-mm (No. 12) .
850-μm (No. 20) 1.18-mm (No. 16) .
600-μm (No. 30) 850-μm (No. 20) .
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