1、Designation: C1715 10Standard Test Method forEvaluation of Water Leakage Performance of Masonry WallDrainage Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1715; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the yea
2、r of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope*1.1 This test method describes a standard procedure fordetermining the ability of masonry wall drainage systems toco
3、llect water that penetrates the exterior masonry wythe duringrainstorms and to direct this water back to the exterior surfaceof the wall.1.2 This test method is applicable to wall systems thatcontain an exterior masonry wythe with a drainage zone on theinterior face of the exterior wythe. It is not
4、applicable tosingle-wythe drainage walls.1.3 This test method is not applicable to masonry barrierwalls or other masonry walls that are designed withoutdrainage zones behind the exterior wythe.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard. The values given in parentheses ar
5、e mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety
6、and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C1232 Terminology of MasonryC1601 Test Method for Field Determination of Water Pen-etration of Masonry Wall SurfacesE514 Test Method for Water Penetration and Leaka
7、geThrough MasonryE631 Terminology of Building Constructions3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms relating to build-ing construction used in this test method, see TerminologyE631. For definitions of terms relating to masonry, brick andclay tile, and concrete masonry units used in this
8、 test method,see Terminology C1232.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 back-up wall, nthe portion of the wall systemlocated on the interior side of the drainage zone.3.2.2 drainage zone, nthe region located between theinterior face of the exterior wythe of masonry and the exteri
9、orface of the back-up wall or the water-resistive barrier placed onthe exterior face of the back-up wall to facilitate the flow ofwater to a flashing or water collection system.3.2.2.1 DiscussionThe drainage zone often includes othercomponents such as rigid insulation in addition to devices thatfaci
10、litate the flow of water or prevent mortar from blocking theweeps.3.2.3 flashing, nan impervious material placed at speci-fied locations in a masonry wall drainage system to collect anddirect water penetrating through the exterior wythe of masonryto the exterior face of the exterior wythe of masonry
11、 by meansof a weep system.3.2.4 masonry barrier wall, nsingle or multi-wythe ma-sonry wall system that does not contain a drainage zonedirectly behind the exterior masonry wythe.3.2.5 masonry drainage wall, nmasonry wall systemdesigned with a drainage zone immediately behind the exteriormasonry wyth
12、e that allows water penetrating the masonry toflow down the drainage zone where the water is collected anddiverted by flashing to the exterior face of the exterior wythe orcollected and drained by some other water collection system.3.2.5.1 DiscussionThis wall type includes: masonry cav-ity walls; an
13、chored masonry veneer walls; insulated cavitywalls; and any other masonry wall systems with a drainagezone.3.2.6 masonry wall drainage system, nthe drainage zone,the water resistive barrier (where included), the flashing orother water collection devices, and the weep system in amasonry drainage wall
14、 designed to collect water that penetrates1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 onManufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeC15.04 on Research.Current edition approved May 1, 2010. Published May 2010. Originallyapproved in 2009. Last previ
15、ous edition approved in 2009 as C1715 09. DOI:10.1520/C1715-10.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM websit
16、e.1*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.the exterior masonry wythe and direct it back to the exteriorface of the exterior masonry wythe.3.2.7 masonry wall sy
17、stem, nall components of an exte-rior wall including the exterior masonry wythe, wall ties oranchors, the drainage system (if included), the back-up wall,insulation, and wall finishes.3.2.7.1 DiscussionBy definition in this standard, a ma-sonry wall system shall consist of at least an exterior mason
18、rywythe exposed to weather.3.2.8 water leakage, npenetration of water beyond theinnermost plane bounding the masonry wall drainage system orwater penetration below or behind flashings.3.2.9 water collection system, na trough system or similarsystem at the base of a drainage zone or a portion of that
19、 troughsystem, used in lieu of flashing, intended to collect any waterthat penetrates the exterior wythe of masonry and direct thatwater to a drainage system.3.2.10 water resistive barrier, na coating or membrane onthe exterior surface of the back-up wall that is intended toprevent water, which has
20、penetrated the exterior masonrywythe and has bridged the air space, from reaching the surfaceof the back-up wall and to direct this water into the flashing orwater collection system below.3.2.11 weep system, na series of openings, tubes, wicks,vents, or other devices at the top surface of the flashi
21、ng thatfacilitate the flow of water that collects on the flashing back tothe exterior surface of the wall.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 This test method introduces water directly into themasonry wall drainage system through holes drilled in theexterior masonry wythe. Water is introduced along the int
22、eriorface of the exterior masonry wythe by means of hoses at eachentry point. These hoses are connected to a common watersource. The flow rates are controlled by flow regulatorsattached to each of the entry point hoses or to a manifold thatdistributes water uniformly to multiple hoses. This standard
23、sets limits for several parameters to control the velocity andvolume of the water at points of entry as well as limits on theminimum number and maximum spacing of entry points toprovide uniform distribution of water along the interior face ofthe exterior masonry wythe. Interior and exterior observat
24、ionsare performed before, during, and after the test to detect waterleakage and to observe the discharge of water to the exterior.5. Significance and Use5.1 This test method is suitable for use on walls to deter-mine the ability of masonry wall drainage systems to collectwater penetrating the exteri
25、or wythe and to direct this waterback to the exterior surface of the exterior wythe. Removal ofa portion of the interior wall finishes is desirable to observeleakage into backup walls. Even with removal of interiorfinishes, in many cases it is not practical to observe surfacesbehind spandrel beams,
26、columns, or other obstructions. Poten-tial areas where leakage may occur but that are not visibleduring the test shall be considered when interpreting the resultsof the test and shall be recorded in the report.5.2 This test method is suitable for use on mock-up walls todetermine the performance of m
27、asonry wall drainage systems.5.3 This test method is suitable for evaluating the effective-ness of flashing repairs.6. Apparatus6.1 Major components:6.1.1 Water Sourcea source of potable water under pres-sure such as the local pressurized water supply, a water supplyconnected to a pump, or water fro
28、m an elevated storage tank.6.1.2 Flow Metera device capable of measuring the waterflow with sufficient accuracy to meet the permitted variationslisted in Section 7. The flow meter shall be either integral withor following the flow regulator. Flow meters are connected toeach water entry point (Type l
29、 as shown in Fig. 1). If all waterentry points are located within 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) from theaverage height of water entry points, the flow meter ispermitted to be attached to a distribution manifold connected tomultiple entry points (Type 2 as shown in Fig. 2) provided thetop of the distribution man
30、ifold is located at least 10 in. (254mm) below the lowest entry point, the entry point hoses are thesame length (within 1.0 in. (25.4 mm), and the entry points areevenly spaced (within 10 % of average spacing).NOTE 1Using separate flow meters and flow regulators attached toeach entry point allows ad
31、justment of the spacing, height, and flow ratesat the entry points based on the tributary area of the wall represented byeach entry point. When using a manifold attached to a single flow meterand flow regulator, the spacing, height, and flow rates at each entry pointsupplied by the manifold must be
32、approximately equal. To ensure that theflow rates from the entry point hoses are within the specified tolerance, theheights of the entry points above the flow meter need to be approximatelyequal, the lowest entry point must exceed the minimum height above thedistribution manifold, and the length of
33、each hose need to be approxi-mately equal. Conformance to the specified tolerance is verified duringcalibration.6.1.3 Flow Regulatora valve, either integral with the flowmeters or separate, to control the rate of water flow.6.1.4 Entry Point Hoseshoses attached directly to theflow meter or to a dist
34、ribution manifold for the purpose ofsupplying water into the masonry wall drainage system. Thediameter of these hoses shall be large enough to ensure that theexterior face of the water flow shall extend no farther than 0.25in. (6.4 mm) horizontally beyond the end of the hose at adistance of 20 in. (
35、508 mm) below the end of the hose (Fig. 3).NOTE 2High velocity water leaving small diameter hoses may causewater to project beyond the interior face of the exterior wythe. Thisrequirement is intended to ensure that water will flow down the interiorsurface of the exterior wythe.6.1.5 Distribution Man
36、ifolda series of pipes, tees, elbowsand other plumbing connections used to distribute water fromthe water source to each of the water entry points.6.1.6 Graduated Cylindera clear plastic or glass cylinderwhich is sealed at one end and contains graduations to measurequantities of water with an accura
37、cy of 0.034 oz (1 mL).6.1.7 Entry Pointa hole drilled through a mortar headjoint in the exterior wythe of masonry through which water isdirected into the drainage zone during the test. Drill entry pointholes at a 30 6 5 angle downward (Fig. 4).NOTE 3The 30 downward angle is intended to prevent water
38、 fromflowing back to the exterior through the entry points during the test.C1715 102FIG. 1 Flow Meter Connected to Each Entry Point (Type 1)FIG. 2 Flow Meter Connected to Multiple Entry Points (Type 2)C1715 1037. Calibration7.1 Verify the ability of the test apparatus to meet theapplicable requireme
39、nts by setting up and testing the apparatusin a laboratory. Perform the calibration after initial fabricationand at least once per year. Verify three test levels during eachcalibration: the highest flow rate at which the apparatus isdesigned to operate, the lowest flow rate at which the apparatusis
40、designed to operate, and the midpoint between these two testflow rates.7.2 Position the ends of the water entry hoses at thespecified angle listed in 6.1.7 (Fig. 4).7.3 Check the horizontal projection of water flow from theend of at least one of the hoses to demonstrate that the hoseconforms to the
41、requirements of 6.1.4. Locate the measurementdevice a minimum of 20 in. (508 mm) below the hose. Themeasurement device is used to measure the distance from apoint directly below the lower edge of the tip of the water entryhose to the outer edge of the water flow within an accuracy of0.04 in. (l mm),
42、 as shown in Fig. 3. The exterior face of thewater flow shall extend no farther than 0.25 in. (6.4 mm)horizontally beyond the end of the hose. Perform this check atthe maximum flow rate at which the water entry hose will beused.7.4 For an apparatus that uses a flow meter and flowregulator attached t
43、o a distribution manifold connected tomultiple entry points (Type 2), calibrate the apparatus bysetting up the system in a laboratory so that the water entrypoints are located at the same level (within 0.08 in. (2 mm)except that one entry point is positioned 0.5 in. (12.7 mm)above the average level
44、and one entry point is positioned 0.5 in.(12.7 mm) below the average level. Set the height between theaverage level of the entry points and the top of the flow meterat the specified minimum level specified in 6.1.2.7.5 Verify the flow rate at each entry point in either theType 1 or the Type 2 appara
45、tus using a graduated cylinder bycollecting water for a minimum of 30 s after the system hasbeen operating for a minimum of 5 min. The measured flowrate at any entry point hose shall not vary more than 25 % fromthe test flow rate at each entry point. The total flow rate,determined by adding the flow
46、 rates from each of the entryFIG. 3 Entry Point HoseC1715 104point hoses, shall not vary more than 15 % from the test flowrate at each entry point multiplied by the total number of entrypoints.8. Weather Conditions8.1 Conduct test when the temperatures of the exterior airand of the exterior surface
47、of the masonry are not less than40F (5C).8.2 Conduct test when the surface of the wall is visibly dryor include in the report the location and the extent or magnitudeof moisture present on or within the test wall with photographs,moisture measurements, drawings or notes so that any changein the mois
48、ture throughout the test is visible.9. Preparation of Test Apparatus9.1 Install entry points on the exterior face of the exteriormasonry wythe at a distance above the base of the masonrywall drainage system or element to be tested that is greater thanor equal to the spacing of the entry points, but
49、not less than 16in. (406 mm) (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6)NOTE 4The element to be tested may include the flashing or watercollection system within the height of the wall; the portion of the wallsystem where past interior leakage has occurred; a window or otherinterruption in the drainage zone.9.2 Locate entry points in head joints in the exteriormasonry wall. The spacing between any two entry points shallnot to exceed 32 in. (813 mm) on center. Position the first andlast entry points within13 to23 of the average spacing of entrypoints from the ends of the
