ASTM D1669-01

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Designation: D 1669 – 01
Standard Practice for
Preparation of Test Panels for Accelerated and Outdoor
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Weathering of Bituminous Coatings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 1669; 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 5.1.1 Metal, Aluminum or Aluminum Alloy, as described in
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Table 2 of Specification B 209 under Alloy 3003-H14.
1.1 This practice covers a procedure for the preparation of
5.1.2 Finish—Mill finish and process cleaned.
accelerated and outdoor weathering test panels of bituminous
5.1.3 Dimensions:
coatings. It is considered suitable for the preparation of film
5.1.3.1 Thickness—0.64 to 1.90 mm (0.025 to 0.075 in.).
thicknesses in the range from 0.25 to 2.54 mm (0.010 to 0.100
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5.1.3.2 Width and Length—70 by 150 mm (2 ⁄4 by 5 ⁄8 in.)
in.).
or of a size that will allow a minimum bitumen film area of 51
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
by 127 mm (2 by 5 in.).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1.4 Flatness—The maximum deviation from a true flat
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
surface for either length or width shall not exceed 0.0005 times
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
the dimension. Flatness shall be measured on a true flat surface
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
employing a curling gage equipped with a dial which reads in
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
0.025 mm (0.001 in.) and having a foot loading of approxi-
standard.
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mately 100 g.
2. Referenced Documents 5.1.5 Edges—The edges of the panels shall be free of burrs.
5.1.6 Storage—Panels shall be stored in a dry, well-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
ventilated place to prevent condensation and possible staining
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
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or corrosion.
Sheet and Plate
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5.2 Press—The press shall be capable of delivering a
D 5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
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4500-kg (10 000-lb) thrust and be equipped for using platens
E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
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152 by 152 mm (6 by 6 in.) or larger platens.
3. Summary of Practice
5.3 Platens—The platens shall be 152 by 152 mm (6 by 6
in.) or larger in size and suitable for use with the press. (Platens
3.1 Heated bituminous material is poured onto a clean,
can be purchased with the press.) It is preferable that both
heated, and masked aluminum panel. Care is taken to remove
platens have thermostatically controlled units capable of heat-
air bubbles. The bitumen is leveled in a press before solidify-
ing them to temperatures up to 260°C (500°F).
ing, and the coated panel is then cooled, cleaned, and measured
5.4 Metal Spacers—The metal spacers shall be 13 mm
for uniform thickness.
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( ⁄2 in.) wide and at least 152 mm (6 in.) long and of suitable
4. Significance and Use
thickness so that the proper thicknesses of bitumen films can be
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applied. To cover the range from 0.254 to 2.54 mm (0.010 to
4.1 This practice for preparation of test panels greatly
0.100 in.), the following supply of metal spacers is adequate:
increases the likelihood of achieving reproducible results in
4–0.038 mm (0.0015 in.)
subsequent testing.
4–0.051 mm (0.002 in.)
5. Apparatus
5.1 Panel—A supporting metal panel on which the bitumi-
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Panels available from the following suppliers meet these requirements: The
nous coating is applied. It shall meet the following require-
Q-Panel Company, 26200 First St., Cleveland OH 44145; Atlas Electric Devices
ments:
Co., 4114 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613; Advanced Coating Technolo-
gies Inc., 273 Industrial Dr. (PO Box 401), Hillsdale MI 49242.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on Roofing, Model B-81, manufactured by Federal Products Corp., 1112 Eddy St.,
Waterproofing, and Bituminous Materials and is the direct responsibility of Providence, RI 02901, has been found satisfactory for this purpose.
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Subcommittee D08.02 on Prepared Roofings, Shingles, and Siding Materials. A Laboratory Model Carver Press, manufactured by Fred S. Carver, Inc., 1
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2001. Published November 2001. Originally Chatham Rd., Summit, NJ 07901, having a working range from 0 to 9000 kg (0 to
published as D 1669 – 59 T. Last previous edition D 1669 – 89 (Reapproved 20 000 lb) has been found satisfactory for this purpose.
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1994) . Suitable spacers known as “shim” or “feeler” stock are available from U.S.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02. Gasket & Shim Co., 2743 Second St. (P.O. Box 360 A), Cuyahoga Falls, OH 4
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