ASTM D1079-13e1

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Designation:D1079 −13
StandardTerminology Relating to
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Roofing and Waterproofing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D1079; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—The terms “seal” and “sealant” were editorially added in March 2013.
1. Referenced Documents aggregate—(1) crushed stone, crushed slag, or water-worn
gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof; (2) any granular
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1.1 ASTM Standards:
mineral material.
C33Specification for Concrete Aggregates
alligatoring—the cracking of the surfacing bitumen on a
C591Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular
built-up roof, producing a pattern of cracks similar to an
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
alligator’s hide; the cracks may not extend through the
C1289Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanu-
surfacing bitumen.
rate Thermal Insulation Board
D312Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing
anionic emulsion—an emulsion in which the emulsifying
D450Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing,
system establishes a predominance of negative charges on
Dampproofing, and Waterproofing
the discontinuous phase.
D698Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
3 application rate—the quantity (mass, volume or thickness) of
istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft (600
3 material applied per unit area.
kN-m/m ))
D1557Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character- artificial weathering, v—exposure to conditions, which may
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istics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft
be cyclic, involving temperature, relative humidity, radiant
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(2,700 kN-m/m )) energy,and/oranyotherconditionsorpollutantsfoundinthe
D2822Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
atmosphere in various geographical areas, which may accel-
Containing eratechangesinpropertiesofmaterialsoverthoseofnatural
D4022Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos
weather conditions.
Containing
asbestos—a group of natural fibrous impure silicate materials.
D4586Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-
asphalt—adarkbrowntoblackcementitiousmaterialinwhich
Free
the predominating constituents are bitumens that occur in
D6136Test Method for Kerosine Number of Unsaturated
nature or are obtained in petroleum processing.
(Dry) Felt by Vacuum Method
asphalt, air blown—an asphalt produced by blowing air
2. Terminology
throughmoltenasphaltatanelevatedtemperaturetoraiseits
softening point and modify other properties.
2.1 Definitions:
accelerated weathering, v—the exposure of a specimen to a
asphaltene—a high molecular weight hydrocarbon fraction
specifiedtestenvironmentforaspecifiedtimewiththeintent
precipitated from asphalt by a designated paraffinic naphtha
of producing, in a shorter time period, effects similar to
solvent at a specified temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio.
actual weathering.
DISCUSSION—The asphaltene fraction should be identified by the
temperature and solvent-asphalt ratio used.
asphalt felt—an asphalt-saturated felt.
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D08 on
asphaltite—a natural asphalt found below ground level.
RoofingandWaterproofingandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeD08.01
on Nomenclature, Definitions and Editorial.
asphalt mastic—a mixture of asphaltic material and graded
Current edition approved March 1, 2013. Published March 2013. Originally
mineral aggregate that can be poured when heated, but
approved in 1950. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D1079–10. DOI:
requires mechanical manipulation to apply.
10.1520/D1079-13E01.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
asphalt rock (rock asphalt)—a naturally occurring rock
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
formation, usually limestone or sandstone, containing
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. throughout its mass a minor amount of asphalt.
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D1079−13
asphalt roof cement, n—a trowelable mixture of asphalt, materials in roll or sheet form that may interfere with the
solvents, mineral stabilizers, fillers or fibers, or both. See satisfactory and efficient use of the material.
Specifications D2822 and D4586.
blueberry—See strawberry.
asphalt roof cement, n—see flashing cement.
bond—the adhesive and cohesive forces holding two roofing
components in intimate contact.
asphalt, steam blown—anasphaltproducedbyblowingsteam
through
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