ASTM D7274-06A(2018)e1

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.
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Designation: D7274 − 06a (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Mineral Stabilizer Content of Prefabricated Bituminous
Geomembranes (PBGMs)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7274; 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.
ε NOTE—“BGM” was editorially changed to “PBGM” in February 2018.
1. Scope nonwoven polyester textile, impregnated by a blend of oxi-
dized or polymer-modified bitumen incorporating filler.
1.1 This test method covers the procedure for the determi-
nation of mineral stabilizer content in prefabricated bituminous 3.1.2 mineral stabilizer, n—a fine, water-insoluble inorganic
geomembranes (PBGMs) by calcination. material, used in admixture with solid or semisolid bituminous
materials.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2 For definitions of other terms used in this test method,
only. refer to Terminology D4439.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.1 Bituminous geomembranes, whether made from oxi-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
dized or polymer-modified bitumen, may contain a significant
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
amount of mineral stabilizer. The amount of mineral stabilizer
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
used in a bituminous geomembrane has an effect on several
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
physical properties, including but not limited to cold
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
temperature, flexibility, and asphalt penetration (see Guide
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D6455 for a list of PBGM properites).
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
5. Apparatus
2. Referenced Documents 5.1 Porcelain Crucible, 30-cm capacity, or equivalent.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2 Analytical Balance, capable of weighing to within
D4354 Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled
60.001 g.
Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing
5.3 Bunsen Burner.
D4439 Terminology for Geosynthetics
5.4 Muffle Furnace,capableofmaintainingatemperatureof
D6455 Guide for the Selection of Test Methods for Prefab-
600 6 25 °C (1110 6 45 °F).
ricated Bituminous Geomembranes (PBGMs)
3. Terminology
6. Hazards
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
6.1 Calcination of PBGM involves the use of open flame
3.1.1 prefabricated bituminous geomembrane (PBGM),
and will produce black smoke. This procedure should be
n—a material fabricated in a plant and consisting principally of
carried out under a fume hood, away from any flammable
material.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D35 on
GeosyntheticsandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD35.10onGeomem-
7. Sampling and Conditioning
branes.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2018. Published February 2018. Originally
7.1 Sampling shall be conducted according to Practice
approved in 2006. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D7274–06a (2011).
D4354.
DOI: 10.1520/D7274-06AR18E01.
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