ASTM D6153-97(2003)

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-Jul-2003
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.32 - Bridges and Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6153-97 - Standard Specification for Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane Systems
• Effective Date: 10-Jul-2003
• Replaced By: ASTM D6153-97(2007) - Standard Specification for Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 6153 – 97 (Reapproved 2003)
Standard Specification for
Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane
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 4.2 Type II covers hot applied elastomeric membrane sys-
tems that prevent the passage of water from the bituminous
1.1 This specification covers deck waterproofing membrane
surface course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane
systems designed for use on bridge decks which will receive an
protection course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer,
asphaltic concrete overlay.
is required.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.3 Type III covers preformed sheet membrane systems
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
which prevent the passage of water from the bituminous
information only.
surface course to or through the bridge deck.
2. Referenced Documents
5. Physical Properties
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.1 Type I, II, and III:
D 146 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Bitumen-
5.1.1 Permeability shall be determined in accordance with
Saturated Felts and Woven Fabrics for Roofing and Wa-
Test Method E 96 water method.
terproofing
5.1.2 Pliability shall be determined in accordance with Test
D 5167 Practice for Melting Hot–Applied Joint and Crack
Method D 146, except that the test temperature of the test
Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
specimen shall be –18°C after 24 h and 180° bend over a 6-mm
E 96 Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Mate-
( ⁄4-in.) mandrel.
rials
6. Performance Requirements
3. Classification
6.1 Bridge deck protective membrane materials shall be
3.1 Bridge deck waterproofing membrane systems covered
proposed as systems that shall specify each of the installation
in this specification include three types:
components within the system and state the rates of applica-
3.1.1 Type I—Cold applied elastomeric.
tions, and so forth, where applicable. Materials which are
3.1.2 Type II—Hot applied elastomeric.
combined in accordance with the system proposal shall meet
3.1.3 Type III—Preformed sheet membrane.
the requirements stated in performance (applications) specifi-
4. General Requirements
cation. Membrane, when tested at the manufacturer’s recom-
mended rate of application, shall meet the minimum require-
4.1 Type I covers cold liquid-applied chemically curing
ments as stated in Table 1.
membrane materials that may be applied to a bridge deck to
prevent the passage of water from the bituminous surface
7. Sampling
course to or through the bridge deck. A membrane protection
7.1 Type I—The purchaser shall have the right to sample
course, as specified by the membrane manufacturer, is re-
and test the material at any point prior to being incorporated
quired.
into the work, to ensure that the material conforms to the
specified requirements. If sampled at the point of manufacture,
it shall be the responsibility of the manufacturer to determine
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
that the samples taken are representative of the batches or lots
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on
proposed for shipment. Samples for testing shall consist of not
Bridges and Structures.
Current edition approved July 10, 2003. Published September 2003. Originally
less than a total sample of 4.5 kg (10 lb) or 3.8 L (1 gal) of
approved in 1997. LAst previous edition approved in 1997 as D 6153 – 97.
liquid sealant from each batch or lot submitted for sampling.A
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
3 batch or lot shall be considered as all finished material that was
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06. manufactured simultaneously or continuously as a unit prior to
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D 6153 – 97 (2003)
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Membrane
lected at random from each 10 000 m (12 000 square yards) of
Permeability Test Method E
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