ASTM D5602/D5602M-18

Standard Test Method for Static Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane Specimens

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 An important factor affecting the performance of many membrane roofing systems is their ability to resist static puncture loads. This test method provides a means for assessing static puncture resistance.  
5.2 This test method can be used to compare the puncture resistance of a single type of membrane as a function of a variety of insulation substrates or, conversely, to compare the resistance of a number of membrane specimens set on a single type of insulation.  
5.3 The effect of temperature on puncture resistance can be studied by conducting the test under controlled conditions using such equipment as an environmental chamber, oven, or freezer.  
5.4 This test method can be useful for developing performance criteria for membrane roofing systems.  
5.5 This test method can be useful for developing classifications of the static puncture resistance of membrane roofing systems.  
5.6 While it is considered that the results obtained by this laboratory test can afford a measure of the static puncture resistance of membrane roofing systems in the field provided that service loads and temperature conditions are known, no direct correlation has yet been established.  
5.7 This test method can be useful for evaluating the static puncture resistance of membranes used in vegetative roof systems.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers evaluation of the maximum static puncture load that roofing membrane specimens can withstand without allowing the passage of water.  
1.2 This laboratory test is conducted at any desired temperature using sheet membrane specimens manufactured in a factory or prepared in a laboratory.  
1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method is applicable include bituminous built up, polymer-modified bitumens, vulcanized rubbers, non-vulcanized polymeric, and thermoplastic materials.  
1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these membrane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems.  
1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfaced membrane specimens, but it is applicable to specimens having factory-applied granules.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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-Jun-2018
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D08 - Roofing and Waterproofing
• Drafting Committee: D08.20 - Roofing Membrane Systems

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D5602/D5602M −18
Standard Test Method for
Static Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane
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Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5602/D5602M; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers evaluation of the maximum
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
static puncture load that roofing membrane specimens can
Insulation
withstand without allowing the passage of water.
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
1.2 Thislaboratorytestisconductedatanydesiredtempera-
ture using sheet membrane specimens manufactured in a
3. Terminology
factory or prepared in a laboratory.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test
1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method is
method, refer to Terminology D1079.
applicable include bituminous built up, polymer-modified
bitumens, vulcanized rubbers, non-vulcanized polymeric, and
4. Summary of Test Method
thermoplastic materials.
4.1 Set on a thermal insulation substrate, the roofing mem-
1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these mem-
brane test specimen is subjected for 24 h to a predetermined
brane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems.
static puncture load (that is, force) using a ball bearing having
1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfaced
a 10-mm [0.39-in.] diameter.
membrane specimens, but it is applicable to specimens having
4.2 The predetermined static puncture load is selected as
factory-applied granules.
follows:
1.5 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
4.2.1 In accordance with a performance requirement given
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
in a standard specification in which this test method is cited, or
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4.2.2 Through agreement between the party requesting the
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
test and the testing laboratory.
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
4.3 Puncture of the test specimen is assessed by visual
with the standard.
examination and, if necessary, verified by conducting a water-
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
tightness test.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5. Significance and Use
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.1 An important factor affecting the performance of many
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
membrane roofing systems is their ability to resist static
1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
puncture loads. This test method provides a means for assess-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ing static puncture resistance.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.2 This test method can be used to compare the puncture
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
resistance of a single type of membrane as a function of a
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
variety of insulation substrates or, conversely, to compare the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
resistance of a number of membrane specimens set on a single
type of insulation.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D08 on Roofing
and Waterproofing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D08.20 on
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Roofing Membrane Systems. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D5602/D5602M – 11. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D5602_D5602M-18. the ASTM website.
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5.3 The effect of temperature on puncture resistance can be 7. Sampling and Sample Preparation
studied by conducting the test under controlled conditions
7.1 Single-Ply Samples—Cut the test specimens directly
using such equipment as an environmental chamber, oven, or
from the sheet membrane material using the directions pro-
freezer.
vided in 8.1.
5.4 This test method can be useful for developing per
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Designation: D5602/D5602M − 11 D5602/D5602M − 18
Standard Test Method for
Static Puncture Resistance of Roofing Membrane
1
Specimens
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5602/D5602M; 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 evaluation of the maximum static puncture load that roofing membrane samplesspecimens can
withstand without allowing the passage of water.
1.2 This laboratory test is conducted at any desired temperature using sheet membrane samplesspecimens manufactured in a
factory or prepared in a laboratory.
1.3 Roof membrane specimens to which the test method is applicable include bituminous built up, polymer-modified bitumens,
vulcanized rubbers, non-vulcanized polymeric, and thermoplastic materials.
1.3.1 The applicability of this test method to these membrane specimens includes their use in vegetative roof systems.
1.4 This test method is not applicable to aggregate-surfaced membrane specimens, but it is applicable to specimens having
factory-applied granules.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
1.7 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:
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to Terminology D1079.
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Set on a thermal insulation substrate, the roofing membrane test specimen is subjected for 24 h to a predetermined static
puncture force load (that is, force) using a ball bearing having a 10-mm [0.39-in.] diameter.
4.2 The loads are increased in 10-N [2.2-lbf] increments until puncture of the membrane specimen occurs or the maximum load
of the test apparatus which is at least 250 N [56 lbf] is reached.predetermined static puncture load is selected as follows:
4.2.1 In accordance with a performance requirement given in a standard specification in which this test method is cited, or
4.2.2 Through agreement between the party requesting the test and the testing laboratory.
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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 D08.20 on Roofing
Membrane Systems.
Current edition approved Feb. 15, 2011July 1, 2018. Published May 2011July 2018. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20062011 as
D5602 – 98D5602/D5602M – 11. (2006). DOI: 10.1520/D5602_D5602M-11.10.1520/D5602_D5602M-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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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4.3 Puncture of the test specimen is assessed by visual examination and and, if necessary, verified by conducting a
watertightness test.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 An important factor affecting the performance of many membrane roofing systems is their ability to resist static puncture
loads. This test method provides a means for assessing static puncture resistance.
5.2 This test method can be used to compare the puncture resistance of a single type of
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