ASTM D517-23

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Designation: D517 − 98 (Reapproved 2015) D517 − 23
Standard Specification for
Asphalt Plank
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D517; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers asphalt plank used for bridge decks as well as for industrial floors.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 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 healthsafety, health, and environmental practices and determine
the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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.
2. Classification
2.1 Type I, a—Plain, butt-edge asphalt plank for use as an industrial flooring.
2.2 Type I, b—Plain, butt-edge asphalt plank for use on a railroad bridge as a waterproofing system protection layer.
2.3 Type II—Ship-lap edge asphalt plank for use on a railroad bridge as a waterproofing system protection layer.
3. Ordering Information
3.1 The user should state the type and dimensions in the purchase order. If no type is specified, Type I shall be furnished.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Asphalt plank shall be formed from a mixture of asphalt, fibers, modifiers, or a combination thereof, and mineral filler in such
a manner as to produce a uniformly dense mass.
4.2 In the case of Type II asphalt plank, the edges of the planks shall be of a lap joint configuration.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on Preformed
Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
Current edition approved July 1, 2015Dec. 1, 2023. Published October 2015December 2023. Originally approved in 1938. Last previous edition approved in 20082015
as D517 – 98 (2008).(2015). DOI: 10.1520/D0517-98R15.10.1520/D0517-23.
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5. Requirements
5.1 Asphalt—The asphalt cement shall have such characteristics that when combined with the other ingredients, a plank meeting
the requirements of this specification will result.
5.2 Fiber—The fibrous material shall consist of finely divided threads or any natural or synthetic fiber (except asbestos) from free
lumps, and when used, shall be in a flocculent condition. The fabric and fibrous material shall be free from all foreign materials.
5.3 Mineral Filler—The mineral filler shall consist of finely crushed slate, limestone, silica, or other aggregate that has proven
suitable for use with asphalt cement in constructing pavement wearing surfaces.
5.4 Absorption—The absorption of asphalt plank shall not exceed 1.0 % by weight when tested in accordance with 9.2.
5.5 Brittleness—At least 80 % of the specimens tested of each thickness of plank shall not show any detrimental cracking when
tested in accordance with the method described in 9.3.
5.6 Hardness—The hardness of the plank, when tested in accordance with the method prescribed in 9.5, shall meet the following
requirements:
Temperature, Load, Penetration,
°C (°F) kg (lb.) mm (mils)
°C (°F) kg (lb) mm (mils)
Type I, a 25 (77) 66 (30) <0.889 (<35)
Type I, a 25 (77) 30 (66) <0.889 (<35)
Type I, b 25 (77) 66 (30) <1.651 (<65)
Type I, b 25 (77) 30 (66) <1.651 (<65)
Type II 25 (77) 66 (30) <1.651 (<65)
Type II 25 (77) 30 (66) <1.651 (<65)
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
6.1 Asphalt plank shall have the dimensions specified or shown on the plans and determined in accordance with 9.4. Tolerances
1 1 1
of 61.6 mm ( ⁄16 in.) in thickness, 63.2 mm ( ⁄8 in.) in width, and 66.4 mm ( ⁄4 in.) in length will be permitted. Plank sizes shall
1 3
be 12 in. in width by either 24 in. or 48 in. in length. Thickness shall be ⁄2 in., ⁄4 in., 1 in., or 1.5 in.
6.2 The asphalt plank shall conform to the following mass requirements.
Specimen Thickness, Min Mass,
2 2
mm (in.) kg/m (lbs/ft )
2 2
mm (in.) kg/m (lb/ft )
12.7 (0.5) 0.2 (5)
19 (0.75) 0.3 (7.5)
25.4 (1.0) 0.4 (10)
37.5 (1.5) 0.6 (15)
Specimen Thickness, Min. Mass,
2 2
mm (in.) kg/m (lbs/ft )
12.7 (0.5) 0.2 (5)
12.7 (0.5) 0.2 (5)
19 (0.75) 0.3 (7.5)
19 (0.75) 0.3 (7.5)
25.4 (1.0) 0.4 (10)
25.4 (1.0) 0.4 (10)
37.5 (1.5) 0.6 (15)
37.5 (1.5) 0.6 (15)
7. Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance
7.1 The asphalt plank shall be free from defects affecting its serviceability and appearance; it shall have straight edges and square
corners.
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8. Sampling
8.1 For the purpose of testing, three planks shall be selected at random by the purchaser or histheir representative for each 1000
planks or fraction thereof for each thickness included in the shipment.
9. Test Methods
9.1 Scope—The four test methods listed in this section are intended to measure those attributes necessary to measure the ability
of asphalt plank to provide a reasona
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