1、Designation: D7106 05 (Reapproved 2010)Standard Guide forSelection of Test Methods for Ethylene Propylene DieneTerpolymer (EPDM) Geomembranes1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7106; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the
2、case of revision, the year 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. Scope1.1 This guide covers and provides recommendations forthe selection of appropriate test meth
3、ods for Ethylene Propy-lene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM) geomembranes used in geo-technical and geoenvironmental applications.1.2 This guide includes test methods for three differenttypes of EPDM geomembranes including; scrim-reinforcedmembranes, composite membranes and smooth, non-reinforced membranes.1
4、.3 The test methods are divided into three categoriesincluding manufacturing quality control, optional performancetests and seam testing.1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are provided forinformation purposes only.1.5 This standard do
5、es 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. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Stan
6、dards:2D297 Test Methods for Rubber ProductsChemicalAnaly-sisD413 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyAdhesion toFlexible SubstrateD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for TestingD882 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin PlasticSheetingD1004
7、Test Method for Tear Resistance (Graves Tear) ofPlastic Film and SheetingD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCrackingin an Ozone Controlled EnvironmentD1204 Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes ofNonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at ElevatedTemperatureD1418 Practice for Rubber and
8、 Rubber LaticesNomenclatureD1434 Test Method for Determining Gas PermeabilityCharacteristics of Plastic Film and SheetingD2137 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittlenessPoint of Flexible Polymers and Coated FabricsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometerHardnessD4355 Test Method for Deteriora
9、tion of Geotextiles byExposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a XenonArc TypeApparatusD4437 Practice for Non-destructive Testing (NDT) for De-termining the Integrity of Seams Used in Joining FlexiblePolymeric Sheet GeomembranesD4439 Terminology for GeosyntheticsD4637 Specification for EPDM Sheet Use
10、d In Single-PlyRoof MembraneD4833 Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance ofGeomembranes and Related ProductsD5199 Test Method for Measuring the Nominal Thicknessof GeosyntheticsD5321 Test Method for Determining the Coefficient of Soiland Geosynthetic or Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic Fric-tion by
11、the Direct Shear MethodD5514 Test Method for Large Scale Hydrostatic PunctureTesting of GeosyntheticsD5617 Test Method for Multi-Axial Tension Test for Geo-syntheticsD5721 Practice forAir-OvenAging of Polyolefin Geomem-branesD5884 Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength ofInternally Reinforced
12、GeomembranesD7004 Test Method for Grab Tensile Properties of Rein-forced Geomembranes1This guide is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D35 on Geosyntheticsand is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D35.10 on Geomembranes.Current edition approved July 1, 2010. Published October 2010. Origi
13、nallypublished in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D710605. DOI:10.1520/D7106-05R10.2For 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 Doc
14、ument Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.E96/E96M Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission ofMaterials3. Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 EPDM,n-terpolymer of ethylene, propylene, and die
15、newith the residual unsaturated portion of the diene in the sidechain. (ASTM D1418)3.1.2 For definitions of other geosynthetic terms used in thisguide, refer to ASTM D4439 Standard Terminology for Geo-synthetics.3.1.3 Composite membrane, nfactory laminated non-woven geotextile and EPDM4. Significanc
16、e and Use4.1 This standard provides guidance to obtain data that isthe most representative of the materials characteristics andperformance. 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
17、 EPDM sheet arelisted in tables under the following categories:Table 1: Test Methods for Manufacturing Quality Control ofEPDM SheetTable 2: Performance Test Methods for EPDM SheetTable 3: Test Methods for Seams of EPDM Sheet6. Keywords6.1 geomembrane; EPDM; sheetTABLE 1 Test Methods for Manufacturin
18、g Quality Control of EPDM SheetTestTitleSheet TypeConditions:Reinforced Composite SmoothNon-reinforcedGeneral:Terminology D4439 D4439 D4439Conditioning D618 D618 D618Physical Properties:Thickness D5199 D5199 D5199Thickness of Coatingover ScrimD4637 D4637 Optical Method,Annex A1Density D297 D297 D297
19、DurometerHardnessD2240AD2240AD2240 Shore AMechanical Properties:Ultimate TensileStrength andElongationD882 Strip width = 25 mm (1.0 in.); Strain rate500 mm (20 in.)/minBreaking Strength D7004 D7004 Grab Test MethodTear Resistance D1004Tear Strength D5884 D5884Puncture Strength D4833 D4833 D4833Ply A
20、dhesion D413Fabric Adhesion D413ATest specimens should be prepared from the coating compound, vulcanized in a similar manner to the scrim-reinforced and composite productsD7106 05 (2010)2ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any
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23、 a meeting of theresponsible technical committee, which you may attend. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards, at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor D
24、rive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959,United States. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585 (phone), 610-832-9555 (fax), or serviceastm.org (e-mail); or through the ASTM website(www.astm
25、.org). Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the ASTM website (www.astm.org/COPYRIGHT/).TABLE 2 Performance Test Methods for EPDM SheetTest TitleSheet Type Test ParametersReinforced Composite Smooth NonreinforcedPhysical Properties:Water VaporTransmissionE96/E96MAE96/E
26、96MAE96/E96M 23C (73F)/50 % RHGasTransmissionD1434AD1434AD1434 70C (158F)/160 hWater Absorption D471AD471AD471 70C (158F)/160 hMechanical Properties:HydrostaticResistanceD5514 D5514 D5514Multi-Axial Tensile D5617 D5617 D5617Direct Shear D5321 D5321 D5321Thermal Properties:DimensionalStabilityD1204 D
27、1204 D1204 115C (239F)/670 hBrittleness Point D2137 D2137 D2137Endurance Properties:Resistance to ArtificialWeatheringD4355 D4355 D4355 As per this test standardOzone Resistance D1149 D1149 D1149Oven Aging D5721 D5721 D5721 115C (239F)/670 hChemical Resistance D5747 D5747 D5747 As agreed to by manuf
28、acturer 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 Method: Comments:Peel Adhesion Seam Testing D4437 Strip width: 25 m
29、m (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 05 (2010)3
