ASTM D6506/D6506M-01(2018)e1

Standard Specification for Asphalt Based Protection Board for Below-Grade Waterproofing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the manufacture, testing, and physical requirements of two classes of asphalt based protection board used for protecting the integrity of below grade or below wearing surface waterproofing. Class A is made with asphalt saturated organic felt on the bottom and a coated or saturated non-woven glass felt on top, while Class B is made with glass fabrics both top and bottom. The boards shall be sampled for testing, and each class shall conform accordingly to specified individual values of the following physical properties: nominal thickness; puncture strength; water absorption; asphalt content; and resistance to decay.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers an asphalt based protection board used for protecting the integrity of below grade or below wearing surface waterproofing. The protection board protects the waterproofing system from backfill, surfacing, construction activities, and weathering conditions prior to backfilling or applying surfacing.  
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: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2017
• ICS: 91.060.99 - Other elements of buildings
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.22 - Waterproofing and Dampproofing Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6506-01(2009) - Standard Specification for Asphalt Based Protection for Below-Grade Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2018
• Refers: ASTM D545-23 - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2023
• Refers: ASTM D545-19 - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2019
• Refers: ASTM E154/E154M-08a(2019) - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2019
• Refers: ASTM D5147/D5147M-18 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Refers: ASTM D545-14 - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2014
• Refers: ASTM D5147/D5147M-14 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2014
• Refers: ASTM E154/E154M-08a(2013)e1 - Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2013
• Refers: ASTM D994/D994M-11 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete (Bituminous Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2011
• Refers: ASTM D5147/D5147M-11a - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material
• Effective Date: 01-May-2011
• Refers: ASTM D5147/D5147M-11 - Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2011
• Refers: ASTM D545-08 - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2008
• Refers: ASTM D545-99(2005) - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2005
• Refers: ASTM D545-99 - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM C1471/C1471M-22 - Standard Guide for the Use of High Solids Content Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane on Vertical Surfaces
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2018

Overview

ASTM D6506/D6506M-01(2018)e1 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Based Protection Board for Below-Grade Waterproofing is an internationally recognized standard developed by ASTM International. This specification provides guidelines for the manufacturing, testing, and performance requirements of asphalt based protection boards used to safeguard below-grade and below wearing surface waterproofing. These protection boards are essential for protecting waterproofing systems from damage caused by construction activities, backfilling, surfacing, and weathering conditions prior to the application of final coverings or backfills.

Key Topics

• Product Classes:

  • Class A: Constructed with asphalt saturated organic felt on the bottom and non-woven glass felt on top, either coated or saturated.
  • Class B: Composed of glass fabrics on both the top and the bottom strata.

• Board Types:
  Each class contains three types based on thickness:

  • Type 1: 1.3 to 1.8 mm [0.050 to 0.070 in.]
  • Type 2: 2.4 to 3.9 mm [0.095 to 0.155 in.]
  • Type 3: 5.6 to 7.1 mm [0.220 to 0.280 in.]

• Physical Properties:
  Both Class A and B boards must meet designated requirements for:

  • Puncture strength
  • Water absorption
  • Asphalt content
  • Resistance to decay

• Testing Methods:
  Standardized test procedures are specified for:

  • Board thickness (using vernier calipers)
  • Puncture strength (per ASTM E154/E154M)
  • Water absorption (per ASTM D994/D994M)
  • Asphalt content (per ASTM D545)
  • Resistance to decay (per ASTM E154/E154M)

• Units of Measurement:
  The standard may be applied using either SI units or inch-pound units, but values from the two systems should not be combined.

Applications

Asphalt based protection boards as defined by ASTM D6506/D6506M-01(2018)e1 are widely used in construction projects where the integrity of below-grade waterproofing systems must be maintained before final backfilling or surfacing. Common applications include:

• Foundation Walls:
  Applied to protect waterproofing membranes prior to soil backfill.
• Tunnels and Underground Structures:
  Shields waterproofing from mechanical damage during and after construction activities.
• Plaza Decks and Parking Structures:
  Guards waterproofing systems prior to the installation of paving or overburden.
• Basements and Substructures:
  Ensures ongoing performance of waterproofing systems by preventing punctures and abrasions during construction.

By conforming to the requirements of ASTM D6506/D6506M, these asphalt based boards improve the durability and effectiveness of waterproofing systems, helping to prevent water ingress, structural damage, and potential moisture-related issues across a range of civil and commercial projects.

Related Standards

ASTM D6506/D6506M-01(2018)e1 references, and may be used in conjunction with, several related standards important in waterproofing and roofing construction:

• ASTM D994/D994M: Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete (Bituminous Type)
• ASTM D545: Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• ASTM D5147/D5147M: Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material
• ASTM E154/E154M: Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover

Adhering to ASTM D6506/D6506M-01(2018)e1 ensures compatibility and quality when integrating asphalt based protection boards with waterproofing systems in below-grade and demanding environments.

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
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Designation:D6506/D6506M −01 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Based Protection Board for Below-Grade
Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6506/D6506M; 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.
ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in January 2018.
1. Scope D994/D994M Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint
Filler for Concrete (Bituminous Type)
1.1 This specification covers an asphalt based protection
D5147/D5147M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing
board used for protecting the integrity of below grade or below
Modified Bituminous Sheet Material
wearing surface waterproofing. The protection board protects
E154/E154M Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used
the waterproofing system from backfill, surfacing, construction
in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or
activities, and weathering conditions prior to backfilling or
as Ground Cover
applying surfacing.
3. Classification
1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
3.1 Two Classes of Product are Covered in This Specifica-
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
tion:
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
3.1.1 Class A, is made with asphalt saturated organic felt on
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
the bottom and a coated or saturated non-woven glass felt on
with the standard.
top.
3.1.2 Class B, is made with glass fabrics both top and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
bottom.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.1.3 Classes A and B, each include three thicknesses of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
board. If desired, one side of each of these classes may be
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
covered with a thin plastic antistick sheet.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4. Materials and Manufacture
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
4.1 The protection board shall be comprised of layers of
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
asphalt and reinforcing mat. One surface of the board will be
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
uniformly coated with a bituminous material for limited
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
weather protection.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.2 Thelengthandwidthmeasurementsshallbeasspecified
2. Referenced Documents
by the manufacturer. The tolerances of these dimensions
2 1
(length and width) shall be 66mm[ ⁄4 in.]
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D545 Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers
4.3 The surfaces of the protection board shall be uniform
for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient
and free from defects such as cracks and indentations. The
Types)
edges shall be uniform.
5. Sampling
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
5.1 Each sample shall consist of sufficient material to
Roofing and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.22
provide at least five specimens for the tests listed in Section 7.
on Waterproofing and Dampproofing Systems.
One representative sample shall be selected for each shipment
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2018. Published January 2018. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition
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