ASTM D6153-97

Standard Specification for Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane Systems

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers deck waterproofing membrane systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an asphaltic concrete overlay.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-1997
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D6153-97(2003) - Standard Specification for Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 6153 – 97
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane
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Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6153; 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 4.3 Type III covers preformed sheet membrane systems
which prevent the passage of water from the bituminous
1.1 This specification covers deck waterproofing membrane
surface course to or through the bridge deck.
systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an
asphaltic concrete overlay.
5. Physical Properties
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
5.1 Type I, II, and III:
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
5.1.1 Permeability shall be determined in accordance with
information only.
Test Method E 96 water method.
5.1.2 Pliability shall be determined in accordance with Test
2. Referenced Documents
Method D 146, except that the test temperature of the test
2.1 ASTM Standards:
specimen shall be –18°C after 24 h and 180° bend over a 6-mm
D 146 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-
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( ⁄4-in.) mandrel.
Saturated Felts and Fabrics Used in Roofing and Water-
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proofing
6. Performance Requirements
D 5167 Practice for Melting Hot Applied Joint and Crack
6.1 Bridge deck protective membrane materials shall be
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Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
proposed as systems that shall specify each of the installation
E 96 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Mate-
components within the system and state the rates of applica-
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rials
tions, and so forth, where applicable. Materials which are
combined in accordance with the system proposal shall meet
3. Classification
the requirements stated in performance (applications) specifi-
3.1 Bridge deck waterproofing membrane systems covered
cation. Membrane, when tested at the manufacturer’s recom-
in this specification include three types:
mended rate of application shall meet the minimum require-
3.1.1 Type I—Cold applied elastomeric.
ments as stated in Table 1 .
3.1.2 Type II—Hot applied elastomeric.
3.1.3 Type III—Preformed sheet membrane.
7. Sampling
7.1 Type I—The purchaser shall have the right to sample
4. General Requirements
and test the material at any point prior to being incorporated
4.1 Type I covers cold liquid-applied chemically curing
into the work, to ensure that the material conforms to the
membrane materials that may be applied to a bridge deck to
specified requirements. If sampled at the point of manufacture,
prevent the passage of water from the bituminous surface
it shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine
course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane protection
that the samples taken are representative of the batches or lots
course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer, is re-
proposed for shipment. Samples for testing shall consist of not
quired.
less than a total sample of 4.5 kg (10 lb) or 3.8 L (1 gal) of
4.2 Type II covers hot applied elastomeric membrane sys-
liquid sealant from each batch or lot submitted for sampling. A
tems that prevent the passage of water from the bituminous
batch or lot shall be considered as all finished material that was
surface course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane
manufactured simultaneously or continuously as a unit prior to
protection course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer,
packaging. Samples shall be obtained by taking approximately
is required.
equal portions from three containers selected at random. Each
of the three containers’ samples shall be resealed and marked
1 for identification, and have application instructions including
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-4 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.36 on material safety data sheets in each container.
Bridge Deck Protective Systems.
7.2 Type II—The purchaser shall have the right to sample
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 1997. Published April 1998.
and test the material at any point prior to its being incorporated
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into the work, to ensure that the material conforms to the
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. specified requirements. If sampled at the point of manufacture,
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