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ASTM E154-08

Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover

Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover E0154-08 ASTM|E0154-08|en-US Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover Standard new BOS Vol. 04.11 Committee E06
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Significance and Use

In service, vapor retarders may be exposed to a variety of conditions, so no one test will provide evaluations related to performance for all exposures (refer to Guide E 241 and Practice C 755). Neither will all test methods listed be necessary in all evaluations for specific exposures (see 16.2).

LimitationsPrior to use and in service, vapor retarders may be exposed to a variety of conditions so no one test will provide evaluations related to performance for all exposures (refer to Guide E 241 and Practice C 755). Neither will all tests be necessary in all evaluations for specific exposures. Consequently, the tests and required test results shall be agreed upon by the purchaser and the supplier (see 16.2).

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the determination of the properties of flexible membranes to be used as vapor retarders in contact with earth under concrete slabs, against walls, or as ground cover in crawl spaces. The test methods are applicable primarily to plastic films and other flexible sheets. The materials are not intended to be subjected to sustained hydrostatic pressure. The procedures simulate conditions to which vapor retarders may be subjected prior to and during installation, and in service.

1.2 The test methods included are:

Section
Water-Vapor Transmission of Material as Received 7
Water-Vapor Transmission after Wetting and Drying and after Long-
Time Soaking
8
Tensile Strength 9
Resistance to Puncture 10
Resistance to Plastic Flow and Elevated Temperature 11
Effect of Low Temperatures on Flexibility 12
Resistance to Deterioration from Organisms and Substances in Con-
tacting Soil
13
Resistance to Deterioration from Petroleum Vehicles for Soil Poisons 14
Resistance to Deterioration from Exposure to Ultraviolet Light 15
Resistance to Flame Spread 16
Report 17

1.3 The values stated in acceptable metric units shall be considered standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Book of Standards Volume: 04.11
Developed by Subcommittee: E06.21
Pages: 7
DOI: 10.1520/E0154-08
ICS Code: 91.100.30