ASTM D4263-83(1999)

Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method

SCOPE
1.1 This test method is used to indicate the presence of capillary moisture in concrete.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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 applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific caution statements, see Section 4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Feb-1999
• ICS: 91.080.40 - Concrete structures
• Technical Committee: D33 - Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
• Drafting Committee: D33.05 - Application and Surface Preparation

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D4263-83(2005) - Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2005
• Referred By: ASTM C1848-17a(2023) - Standard Practice for Installation of High-Pressure Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation for the Building Enclosure
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D5107-03(2022) - Standard Practice for Preparatory Surface Cleaning of Architectural Sandstone
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D5295/D5295M-18 - Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D6237-19 - Standard Guide for Painting Inspectors (Concrete and Masonry Substrates)
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-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: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D3805/D3805M-16(2023) - Standard Guide for Application of Aluminum-Pigmented Asphalt Roof Coatings
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM F710-22 - Standard Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D5498-12a(2018) - Standard Guide for Developing a Training Program for Personnel Performing Coating and Lining Work Inspection for Nuclear Facilities
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D4258-23 - Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM F2419-11(2021) - Standard Practice for Installation of Thick Poured Gypsum Concrete Underlayments and Preparation of the Surface to Receive Resilient Flooring
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D4260-23 - Standard Practice for Liquid and Gelled Acid Etching of Concrete
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D4261-05(2018) - Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete Masonry Units for Coating
• Effective Date: 10-Feb-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D4263–83 (Reapproved 1999)
Standard Test Method for
Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet
Method
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 4263; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 Avoid direct sunlight, direct heat, or damage to the
plastic sheet, as such treatment affects the reliability of the
1.1 This test method is used to indicate the presence of
results.
capillary moisture in concrete.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
5. Procedure
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
5.1 Tape a segment of plastic sheet, approximately 18 by 18
information only.
in. (457 by 457 mm), tightly to the concrete surface making
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
sure that all edges are sealed.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.2 Allow the plastic sheet to remain in place a minimum of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
16 h.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
5.3 After the allowed time has elapsed, remove the plastic
bilityofregulatorylimitationspriortouse. For specific caution
sheet and visually inspect the underside of the sheet and the
statements, see Section 4.
concrete surface of the patch for the presence of moisture.
2. Significance and Use 5.4 Sampling:
2 2
5.4.1 Floors—One test area per 500 ft (46 m ) or portion
2.1 Capillary moisture in the concrete may be detrimental to
thereof, of surface areas unless otherwise specified.
the performance of certain coating systems that cannot tolerate
2 2
5.4.2 Walls and Ceilings—One test area per 500 ft (46 m )
moisture on or within the surface boundary.
or portion thereof, of surface area unless otherwise specified.
2.2 This test method is used prior to the application of
5.4
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