ASTM D6153-23 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM D6153-23 — Standard Specification for Materials for Bridge Deck Waterproofing Membrane Systems. This specification defines material types, basic physical/property requirements and general performance expectations for waterproofing membrane systems applied to concrete bridge decks that will receive an asphaltic concrete overlay. It covers liquid-applied, hot-applied elastomeric, and preformed sheet membrane systems and identifies sampling and performance-related requirements to help prevent water passage through the wearing course to the structural deck.

Abstract

This standard specifies three types of bridge-deck waterproofing membrane systems intended for use beneath an asphaltic concrete overlay: Type I — cold liquid-applied chemically curing membranes (require a membrane protection course); Type II — hot-applied elastomeric membrane systems (require a membrane protection course); and Type III — preformed sheet membrane systems. The document sets out sampling guidance and requires membranes to meet performance and physical-property limits related to permeability, pliability, and suitability for asphalt overlay applications. Units in inch-pound are normative; SI conversions are provided for information.

General information

• Status: Active / Published.
• Publication date: 2023 (ASTM designation D6153-23; published in spring 2023, last updated in May 2023).
• Publisher: ASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials).
• ICS / categories: 93.080.20 — Road construction materials; Committee D04 (Road and Paving Materials), Subcommittee D04.32 (Bridges and Structures).
• Edition / version: D6153-23 (current revision, replaces earlier D6153 editions).
• Number of pages: 2 (concise specification document).

Scope

This specification covers deck waterproofing membrane systems designed specifically for concrete bridge decks that will be surfaced with an asphaltic concrete overlay. It addresses three generic membrane system types (liquid, hot-applied elastomeric, and preformed sheet) and establishes that materials shall be sampled and tested as appropriate for the type to demonstrate conformance with the standard’s performance and physical-property requirements. Inch–pound units are normative; SI units are informational.

Key topics and requirements

• Classification of membrane system types: Type I (cold liquid-applied, chemically curing), Type II (hot-applied elastomeric), Type III (preformed sheet).
• Requirement for a membrane protection course where specified (to protect membrane prior to or during overlay placement).
• Performance characteristics — control of water permeability and acceptance limits to prevent water passage to the structural deck.
• Physical-property checks including flexibility/pliability at low temperatures and appropriate tensile/elongation behavior for membrane type.
• Sampling and testing provisions appropriate to each membrane type (manufacturer and procurement sampling to verify conformance).
• Compatibility and workmanship considerations for use with asphaltic concrete overlays and required primer/tack systems where applicable.
• Use of inch–pound units as the normative measurement system; SI conversions shown for information.

Typical use and users

Primary users are state and local departments of transportation, bridge and structural engineers, design consultants, specification writers, material manufacturers, contractors and testing laboratories involved in bridge deck waterproofing and overlay work. The standard is used when specifying membrane products, checking supplier submissions, and confirming that installed systems meet baseline performance expectations before overlay placement.

Related standards

This specification is typically used alongside other product and test standards that govern primers, asphaltic materials, physical tests and installation guidance. Commonly associated standards and specifications include ASTM test and specification standards for primers, bituminous materials and membrane testing (examples: ASTM D41, D36, D146, D173, D3515, D4541, D4632, D882, and E96), AASHTO and state DOT specifications for membrane-overlay systems, and regional/European standards for reinforced bitumen/bridge membrane sheets. Project specifications often cross-reference these standards for specific test methods and installation requirements.

Keywords

bridge deck, waterproofing membrane, membrane protection course, asphalt overlay, Type I liquid membrane, Type II hot-applied membrane, Type III preformed sheet, permeability, pliability, ASTM D6153-23, D04.32

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM D6153-23 is a concise specification that defines material classes and minimum performance/physical-property expectations for waterproofing membrane systems used on concrete bridge decks that will receive an asphaltic concrete overlay.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers three membrane system types (cold liquid-applied chemically curing; hot-applied elastomeric; preformed sheet), sampling/testing expectations, and performance attributes such as permeability and pliability needed for membranes under asphalt overlays.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Departments of transportation, bridge engineers, specifiers, membrane manufacturers, contractors, and testing labs use the standard when selecting, specifying, supplying or verifying bridge deck waterproofing materials.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The D6153-23 edition is the current ASTM revision (2023) of the D6153 specification, superseding earlier editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: D6153 is part of ASTM’s suite of pavement, bituminous, and waterproofing standards maintained by Committee D04 (Road and Paving Materials) and is commonly referenced alongside other ASTM and AASHTO test/specification documents used for bridge-deck waterproofing and overlay design.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: bridge deck, waterproofing membrane, asphalt overlay, membrane protection course, pliability, permeability, liquid-applied, hot-applied, preformed sheet, ASTM D6153-23.