ASTM D3633/D3633M-23

Standard Test Method for Electrical Resistivity of Membrane-Pavement Systems

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This test method for measuring the electrical resistivity of water-barrier membrane-pavement systems may be interpreted to indicate the effectiveness of such systems.  
4.2 This test method is predicated on the fact that an electrical connection between the surface of the pavement and the reinforcing steel in the concrete pavement cannot be made through an impermeable water-barrier membrane.  
4.3 This test method may be used for acceptance when the accepting agency specifies the minimum resistance value desired.  
Note 1: The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used. Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling, inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results. Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the electrical resistivity of water-barrier membrane-pavement systems when applied to concrete bridge decks.  
1.2 Measurements shall be performed on the bituminous pavement surface covering the water-barrier membrane.  
1.3 This test method utilizes a measure of electrical resistance between the saturated top surface of the water-barrier membrane and the reinforcing steel embedded in the concrete bridge deck.  
1.4 The values measured represent the electrical resistance obtained with the equipment and procedures stated herein and do not necessarily agree or correlate with those using other equipment or procedures.  
1.5 Units—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 nonconformance with the standard.  
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.7 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.  
1.8 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: 30-Jun-2023
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.32 - Bridges and Structures

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.
Designation: D3633/D3633M − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Electrical Resistivity of Membrane-Pavement Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3633/D3633M; 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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1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the electri- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
cal resistivity of water-barrier membrane-pavement systems C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements
when applied to concrete bridge decks. for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-
1.2 Measurements shall be performed on the bituminous
ments
pavement surface covering the water-barrier membrane.
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agen-
1.3 This test method utilizes a measure of electrical resis-
cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
tance between the saturated top surface of the water-barrier
D3743 Terminology Relating to Bridge Deck and Substruc-
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membrane and the reinforcing steel embedded in the concrete
ture Protection (Withdrawn 2004)
bridge deck.
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
1.4 The values measured represent the electrical resistance
3. Terminology
obtained with the equipment and procedures stated herein and
do not necessarily agree or correlate with those using other
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to
equipment or procedures.
Terminologies D3743 and D8.
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
4. Significance and Use
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
4.1 This test method for measuring the electrical resistivity
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
of water-barrier membrane-pavement systems may be inter-
Combining values from the two systems may result in noncon-
preted to indicate the effectiveness of such systems.
formance with the standard.
4.2 This test method is predicated on the fact that an
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes
electrical connection between the surface of the pavement and
which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
the reinforcing steel in the concrete pavement cannot be made
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
through an impermeable water-barrier membrane.
as requirements of the standard.
4.3 This test method may be used for acceptance when the
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
accepting agency specifies the minimum resistance value
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
desired.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
dependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedure
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
and the capability, calibration, and maintenance of the equipment used.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- considered capable of competent and objective testing, sampling,
inspection, etc. Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Specification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Reliable results depend on many factors; following the suggestions of
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Specification D3666 or some similar acceptable guideline provides a
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
means of evaluating and controlling some of those factors.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Bridges and Structures. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved July 1, 2023. Published July 2023. Originally approved the ASTM website.
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in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2019 a
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: D3633/D3633M − 12 (Reapproved 2019) D3633/D3633M − 23
Standard Test Method for
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Electrical Resistivity of Membrane-Pavement Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3633/D3633M; 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 the measurement of the electrical resistivity of water-barrier membrane-pavement systems when
applied to concrete bridge decks.
1.2 Measurements shall be performed on the bituminous pavement surface covering the water-barrier membrane.
1.3 This test method utilizes a measure of electrical resistance between the saturated top surface of the water-barrier membrane
and the reinforcing steel embedded in the concrete bridge deck.
1.4 The values measured represent the electrical resistance obtained with the equipment and procedures stated herein and do not
necessarily agree or correlate with those using other equipment or procedures.
1.5 Units—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 nonconformance with the standard.
1.6 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.7 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.
1.8 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:
C670 Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
D8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pavements
D3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving Materials
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on Bridges
and Structures.
Current edition approved July 1, 2019July 1, 2023. Published July 2019July 2023. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20122019 as
D3633/D3633M – 12.D3633/D3633M – 12 (2019). DOI: 10.1520/D3633_D3633M-12R19.10.1520/D3633_D3633M-23.
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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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D3743 Terminology Relating to Bridge Deck and Substructure Protection (Withdrawn 2004)
D4071 Practice for Use of Portland Cement Concrete Bridge Deck Water Barrier Membrane Systems
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this test method, refer to TerminologyTerminologies D3743 and D8.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This test method for measuring the electrical resistivity of water-barrier membrane-pavement systems may be interpreted to
indicate the effectiveness of such systems.
4.2 This test method is predicated on the fact that an electrical connection between the surface of the pavement and the reinforcing
steel in the concrete pavement cannot be made through an impermeable water-barrier membrane.
4.3 This test method may be used for acceptance when the accepting agency specifies the minimum resistance value desired.
NOTE 1—The quality of the results produced by this standard are dependent on the competence of the personnel performing th
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