ASTM E1745-97 - 10.3.1997
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers flexible, preformed sheet membrane materials to be used as vapor retarders in contact with soil or granular fill under concrete slabs.

1.1.1 A task group in Subcommittee E06.21 is working on a specification for bituminous vapor retarders.

1.2 The specified tests are conducted on new materials and materials that have been conditioned or exposed to simulate potential service conditions.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E1993-98

Standard Specification for Bituminous Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs

E1643-24

Standard Practice for Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs

E631-15(2024)

Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

F1249-25

Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission Rate Through Plastic Film and Sheeting Using a Modulated Infrared Sensor

E154-08

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

E96/E96M-24a

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

D1709-24

Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free-Falling Dart Method

D882-26

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

D828-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus

C168-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation