1、Designation: D7106/D7106M 05 (Reapproved 2015)1Standard Guide forSelection of Test Methods for Ethylene Propylene DieneTerpolymer (EPDM) Geomembranes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7106/D7106M; the number immediately following the designation indicates theyear of original adopt
2、ion or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of lastreapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEDesignation was changed to dual and units information was corrected editorially,
3、 and editorial changes weremade throughout in June 2015.1. Scope1.1 This guide covers and provides recommendations forthe selection of appropriate test methods for Ethylene Propyl-ene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) geomembranes used in geo-technical and geoenvironmental applications.1.2 This guide includes
4、 test methods for three differenttypes of EPDM geomembranes including; scrim-reinforcedmembranes, composite membranes and smooth, non-reinforced membranes.1.3 The test methods are divided into three categoriesincluding manufacturing quality control, optional performancetests and seam testing.1.4 The
5、 values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the sta
6、ndard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety problems, if any associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referen
7、ced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D297 Test Methods for Rubber ProductsChemical Analy-sisD413 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyAdhesion to Flex-ible SubstrateD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD882 Test Method for Tensile Properties
8、of Thin PlasticSheetingD1004 Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) ofPlastic Film and SheetingD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking inan Ozone Controlled EnvironmentD1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes ofNonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at ElevatedTemperature
9、D1418 Practice for Rubber and Rubber LaticesNomenclatureD1434 Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Char-acteristics of Plastic Film and SheetingD2137 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Pointof Flexible Polymers and Coated FabricsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-ne
10、ssD4355/D4355M Test Method for Deterioration of Geotex-tiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a XenonArc Type ApparatusD4437 Practice for Non-destructive Testing (NDT) for De-termining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining FlexiblePolymeric Sheet GeomembranesD4439 Terminology for Geosynth
11、eticsD4637/D4637M Specification for EPDM Sheet Used InSingle-Ply Roof MembraneD4833/D4833M Test Method for Index Puncture Resistanceof Geomembranes and Related ProductsD5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thicknessof GeosyntheticsD5321/D5321M Test Method for Determining the ShearStrength of S
12、oil-Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic-Geosynthetic Interfaces by Direct ShearD5514/D5514M Test Method for Large Scale HydrostaticPuncture Testing of GeosyntheticsD5617 Test Method for Multi-Axial Tension Test for Geo-synthetics1This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosyntheticsan
13、d is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes.Current edition approved May 1, 2015. Published June 2015. Originallypublished in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D710605(2010).DOI: 10.1520/D7106_D7106M-05R15E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM webs
14、ite, 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 website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United State
15、s1D5721 Practice for Air-Oven Aging of Polyolefin Geomem-branesD5747/D5747M Practice for Tests to Evaluate the ChemicalResistance of Geomembranes to LiquidsD5884/D5884M Test Method for Determining TearingStrength of Internally Reinforced GeomembranesD7004/D7004M Test Method for Grab Tensile Properti
16、es ofReinforced GeomembranesE96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterials3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 composite membrane, nfactory laminated non-woven geotextile and EPDM3.1.2 EPDM, nterpolymer of ethylene, propylene, anddiene with the residual unsaturated portion of the dien
17、e in theside chain. D14183.1.3 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms used in thisguide, refer to D4439 Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics.4. Significance and Use4.1 This standard provides guidance to obtain data that isthe most representative of the materials characteristics andperformance
18、. To properly evaluate EPDM, tests should beperformed in accordance with specific test methods and pro-cedures.5. Test Methods5.1 The recommended test methods for EPDM sheet arelisted in tables under the following categories:Table 1: Test Methods for Manufacturing Quality Control ofEPDM SheetTable 2
19、: Performance Test Methods for EPDM SheetTable 3: Test Methods for Seams of EPDM Sheet6. Keywords6.1 EPDM; geomembrane; sheetTABLE 1 Test Methods for Manufacturing Quality Control of EPDM SheetSheet TypeTest Title Reinforced CompositeSmoothNon-ReinforcedConditions:General:Terminology D4439 D4439 D44
20、39Conditioning D618 D618 D618Physical Properties:Thickness D5199 D5199 D5199Thickness of Coatingover ScrimD4637/D4637M D4637/D4637M Optical Method, Annex A1Density D297 D297 D297Durometer Hardness D2240AD2240AD2240 Shore AMechanical Properties:Ultimate Tensile Strengthand ElongationD882 Strip width
21、= 25 mm 1.0 in.; Strain rate500 mm 20 in./minBreaking Strength D7004/D7004M D7004/D7004M Grab Test MethodTear Resistance D1004Tear Strength D5884/D5884M D5884/D5884MPuncture Strength D4833/D4833M D4833/D4833M D4833/D4833MPly Adhesion D413Fabric Adhesion D413ATest specimens should be prepared from th
22、e coating compound, vulcanized in a similar manner to the scrim-reinforced and composite productsD7106/D7106M 05 (2015)12ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard. Users of this standard are expres
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27、ured from the Copyright Clearance Center, 222Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, Tel: (978) 646-2600; http:/ 2 Performance Test Methods for EPDM SheetSheet TypeTest Title Reinforced CompositeSmoothNonreinforcedTest ParametersPhysical Properties:Water Vapor Transmission E96/E96MAE96/E96MAE96/E96M 23C
28、73F/50 % RHGas Transmission D1434AD1434AD1434 70C 158F/160 hWater Absorption D471AD471AD471 70C 158F/160 hMechanical Properties:Hydrostatic Resistance D5514/D5514M D5514/D5514M D5514/D5514MMulti-Axial Tensile D5617 D5617 D5617Direct Shear D5321/D5321M D5321/D5321M D5321/D5321MThermal Properties:Dime
29、nsional Stability D1204 D1204 D1204 115C 239F/670 hBrittleness Point D2137 D2137 D2137Endurance Properties:Resistance to ArtificialWeatheringD4355/D4355M D4355/D4355M D4355/D4355M As per this test standardOzone Resistance D1149 D1149 D1149Oven Aging D5721 D5721 D5721 115C 239F/670 hChemical Resistan
30、ce D5747/D5747M D5747/D5747M D5747/D5747M As agreed to by manufacturer and end userATest specimens should be prepared from the coating compound, vulcanized in a similar manner to the scrim-reinforced and composite products.TABLE 3 Test Methods for Seam Testing of EPDM SheetSeam Properties: Test Meth
31、od: Comments:Peel Adhesion Seam Testing D4437 Strip width: 25 mm 1.0 in.Grip Separation: 50 mm 2.0 in. + Seam WidthStrain rate = 500 mm 20 in./min Maximum test strain: 200 %Shear Strength Seam Testing D4437 Strip width: 25 mm 1.0 in.Grip Separation: 50 mm 2.0 in. + Seam WidthStrain rate = 500 mm 20 in./min Maximum teststrain: 200 %Non-destructive Test of Seam Testing using Air Lance D4437D7106/D7106M 05 (2015)13
