ASTM C981-20 - 1.5.2020
 
Significance and Use

4.1 This guide provides information and guidelines for the selection of components and the design of a built-up bituminous membrane waterproofing system in building deck construction. Where the state of the art is such that criteria for particular conditions are not established or have numerous variables that require consideration, applicable portions of design considerations, Sections 5 – 16, serve as reference and guidance for selection by the designer of the system.

 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide describes the design of fully adhered built-up bituminous membrane waterproofing systems for plaza deck and promenade construction over occupied spaces of buildings where covered by a separate wearing course.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.

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

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D6164-05

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Polyester Reinforcements

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

D6622-01

Standard Guide for Application of Fully Adhered Hot-Applied Reinforced Waterproofing Systems

ACI 301

Specifications for Structural Concrete in Buildings Available from ACI International, PO Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094.

D312-00

Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Roofing

D449-03

Standard Specification for Asphalt Used in Dampproofing and Waterproofing

D450-07

Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Pitch Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing

D1079-20

Standard Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing

D1327-04

Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Woven Burlap Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

D1668-97a

Standard Specification for Glass Fabrics (Woven and Treated) for Roofing and Waterproofing

D2178-04

Standard Specification for Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing (Withdrawn 2013)

D2822-05

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing

D4022-07

Standard Specification for Coal Tar Roof Cement, Asbestos Containing

D4586-07

Standard Specification for Asphalt Roof Cement, Asbestos-Free

D4601-04

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Coated Glass Fiber Base Sheet Used in Roofing

D4990-97a(2020)

Standard Specification for Coal-Tar Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing (Includes all amendments and changes 5/15/2020).

D5295-00

Standard Guide for Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Adhered (Bonded) Membrane Waterproofing Systems

D5898-96

Standard Guide for Standard Details for Adhered Sheet Waterproofing

D5957-98(2021)

Standard Guide for Flood Testing Horizontal Waterproofing Installations

D6152-99

Standard Specification for SEBS-Modified Mopping Asphalt Used in Roofing

D6162-00a

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using a Combination of Polyester and Glass Fiber Reinforcements

D6163-00e1

Standard Specification for Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS) Modified Bituminous Sheet Materials Using Glass Fiber Reinforcements

C755-20

Standard Practice for Selection of Water Vapor Retarders for Thermal Insulation

C1193-16(2023)

Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants

C1299-03

Standard Guide for Use in Selection of Liquid-Applied Sealants (Withdrawn 2012)

C1472-16(2022)

Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width

D41-05

Standard Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing

D43-00

Standard Specification for Coal Tar Primer Used in Roofing, Dampproofing, and Waterproofing

D173-03

Standard Specification for Bitumen-Saturated Cotton Fabrics Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

D226-06

Standard Specification for Asphalt-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

D227-03

Standard Specification for Coal-Tar-Saturated Organic Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing

C578-23

Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

C717-19

Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants

D6451-99

Standard Guide for Application of Asphalt Based Protection Board