ASTM D1079-13
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
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Designation:D1079 −13
StandardTerminology Relating to
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Roofing and Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1079; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Referenced Documents alligatoring—the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a
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built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an
1.1 ASTM Standards:
alligator’s hide; the cracks may not extend through the
C33Specification for Concrete Aggregates
surfacing bitumen.
C591Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
anionic emulsion—an emulsion in which the emulsifying
C1289Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanu-
system establishes a predominance of negative charges on
rate Thermal Insulation Board
the discontinuous phase.
D312Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of
D450Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
material applied per unit area.
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
D698Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
artificial weathering, v—exposure to conditions, which may
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istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
be cyclic, involving temperature, relative humidity, radiant
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kN-m/m ))
energy,and/oranyotherconditionsorpollutantsfoundinthe
D1557Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
atmosphere in various geographical areas, which may accel-
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istics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft
eratechangesinpropertiesofmaterialsoverthoseofnatural
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(2,700 kN-m/m ))
weather conditions.
D2822Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
Containing
D4022Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos
asphalt—adarkbrowntoblackcementitiousmaterialinwhich
Containing
the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in
D4586Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
nature or are obtained in petroleum processing.
Free
D6136Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air
throughmoltenasphaltatanelevatedtemperaturetoraiseits
(Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
softening point and modify other properties.
2. Terminology
asphaltene—a high molecular weight hydrocarbon fraction
2.1 Definitions:
precipitated from asphalt by a designated paraffinic naphtha
accelerated weathering, v—the exposure of a specimen to a
solvent at a specified temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio.
specifiedtestenvironmentforaspecifiedtimewiththeintent
DISCUSSION—The asphaltene fraction should be identified by the
of producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to
temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio used.
actual weathering.
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof; (2) any granular
mineral material.
asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded
mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on requires mechanical manipulation to apply.
RoofingandWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.01
asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock
on Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial.
Current edition approved March 1, 2013. Published March 2013. Originally
formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D1079–10. DOI:
throughout its mass a minor amount of asphalt.
10.1520/D1079-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers, or both. See
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. Specifications D2822 and D4586.
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asphalt roof cement, n—see flashing cement. bond—the adhesive and cohesive forces holding two roofing
components in intimate contact.
asphalt, steam blown—anasphaltproducedbyblowingsteam
brooming—embedding a ply by using a broom to smooth it
through molten asphalt to modify its properties.
out and ensure contact with the adhesive under the ply.
backnailing—the practice of blind-nailing roofing felts to a
built-up
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