ASTM D6455-11 - 1.2.2011
 
Significance and Use

To properly evaluate PBGM, tests must be performed according to specific test methods and procedures. Failure to follow this practice can result in data not representative of the material's characteristics and performance.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide provides recommendations for the selection of appropriate test methods for prefabricated bituminous sheet used in geomembrane applications to provide consistency in data reporting.

1.2 This guide includes test methods for all types of prefabricated bituminous geomembranes (PBGM).

1.3 This guide is intended to aid all personnel involved in the selection, manufacture, or evaluation of prefabricated bituminous geomembranes. Field-related evaluation of PBGM, including but not limited to seam testing, is beyond the scope of this guide.

1.4 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 health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4885-01(2023)

Standard Test Method for Determining Performance Strength of Geomembranes by the Wide Strip Tensile Method

D5147-07

Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous Sheet Material

D5199-25

Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Nominal Thickness of Geosynthetics

D5261-10(2024)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Mass per Unit Area of Geotextiles

D5262-21(2026)

Standard Test Method for Determining the Unconfined Tension Creep and Creep Rupture Behavior of Planar Geosynthetics Used for Reinforcement Purposes

D5321-12

Standard Test Method for Determining the Shear Strength of Soil-Geosynthetic and Geosynthetic-Geosynthetic Interfaces by Direct Shear

D5322-23

Standard Practice for Laboratory Immersion Procedures for Evaluating the Chemical Resistance of Geosynthetics to Liquids

D36-06

Standard Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)

D471-16a(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2021).

D573-04(2025)

Standard Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven

D696-24

Standard Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Plastics Between ?30?C and +30?C with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer

D746-24

Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact

D751-26

Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

D792-20

Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D1079-26b

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing (Includes all amendments and changes 5/18/2026).

D1204-25

Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Nonrigid Thermoplastic Sheeting or Film at Elevated Temperature

D5514-06

Standard Test Method for Large Scale Hydrostatic Puncture Testing of Geosynthetics

D5617-23

Standard Test Method for Multi-Axial Elongation of Geomembranes

D5884-04

Standard Test Method for Determining Tearing Strength of Internally Reinforced Geomembranes

D6747-25

Standard Guide for Selection of Techniques for Electrical Leak Location of Leaks in Geomembranes

D7003-03

Standard Test Method for Strip Tensile Properties of Reinforced Geomembranes

D7274-26

Standard Test Method for Mineral Stabilizer Content of Bituminous Geomembranes

D7275-26

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Bituminous Geomembranes

E96/E96M-24a

Standard Test Methods for Gravimetric Determination of Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 11/20/2024).

E154-08

Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth Under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover

D1434-23

Standard Test Method for Determining Gas Permeability Characteristics of Plastic Film and Sheeting

D3776-09

Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric

D4354-26

Standard Practice for Sampling of Geosynthetics and Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) for Testing

D4355-07

Standard Test Method for Deterioration of Geotextiles by Exposure to Light, Moisture and Heat in a Xenon Arc Type Apparatus

D4439-25a

Standard Terminology for Geosynthetics (Includes all amendments and changes 9/30/2025).

D4595-17

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Geotextiles by the Wide-Width Strip Method

D4833-07

Standard Test Method for Index Puncture Resistance of Geomembranes and Related Products

D4873-15

Standard Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geosynthetic Rolls and Samples