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Atactic Polypropylene (APP)

Modified Bituminous
Waterproofing and Damp-
Proofing Membrane with Glass
Fibre Reinforcement —
Specification

ICS 75.140; 83.120; 91.100.50

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Waterproofing and Damp-proofing Sectional Committee, CED 41

FOREWORD
This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the Waterproofing
and Damp-proofing Sectional Committee had been approved by the Civil Engineering Division Council.
Bitumen felt has been used for waterproofing and damp-proofing for more than 65 years and still it is being used.
Field experience shows that with the passage of time, cold flexibility of oxidized bitumen felt decreases. It cracks,
leading to leakage. APP modified bitumen felt has the potential to overcome such aspects and is being used.
APP (Atactic Polypropylene) modified membranes with fibre glass reinforcement in different thickness were
introduced some time ago. Special features of APP fibre glass reinforced membrane are:
a) Impermeability,
b) Resistance to ageing and weathering,
c) Bonding with base,
d) High temperature stability,
e) Resistance to impact and puncture, and
f) Cold flexibility.
In the formulation of this standard due weightage has been given to international coordination among the standards
and practices prevailing in different countries in addition to relating it to the practices in the field in this country.
In case a single layer of APP membrane is adopted, a minimum thickness of 2 mm is suggested. And if more than
one layer is used for waterproofing a designated area, the minimum thickness can be mutually decided between
the parties concerned, and this shall not be less than 1.5 mm for each of the layers. It may also be borne in mind
that, the APP membranes of thickness less than 3 mm are not suited for torch application as they may get damaged
in doing so.
An informative Annex on ‘Method of Application’ of APP membranes is provided at Annex D. The Committee
responsible for the formulation of this standard is given in Annex E.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test or analysis, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960
‘Rules for rounding off numerical values (revised)’. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off
value should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.
 IS 16526 : 2017

Indian Standard
ATACTIC POLYPROPYLENE (APP) MODIFIED
BITUMINOUS WATERPROOFING AND
DAMP-PROOFING MEMBRANE WITH GLASS FIBRE
REINFORCEMENT — SPECIFICATION
1 SCOPE shall be as given in Table 1. The thickness tolerance
shall be – 0 percent and + 5 percent, respectively.
1.1 This standard covers the requirements for
prefabricated modified bituminous sheet materials Table 1 Requirement of Glass Fibre Tissue
reinforced with, glass fibre reinforcement which use (Clause 4.1.1)
atactic polypropylene (APP) as the primary modifier
and are intended for use as a base sheet in the fabrication Sl Characteristics Requirement Method of
of waterproofing membranes. No. Test, Ref to
Clause of
1.2 This is a material specification only. Issues IS 7193
regarding the application techniques are beyond the (1) (2) (3) (4)
scope of this standard. i) Weight per unit area, 75 g/m2 (for 0.3 mm
B-1
Min thick tissue)
1.3 The specified tests and property limits used to ii) Breaking strength,
N/cm, Min 22.80 B-3
characterize the sheet materials covered by this standard
are intended to establish minimum properties.
4.2 APP Polymer
1.4 The following precautionary statement pertains only
to the test method portion of the standard. This standard Atactic polypropylene modifiers impart a ‘plasticizing’
does not purport to address to all of the safety concerns, quality to bitumen.
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of 4.3 Bitumen
the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety
and health practices and determine the applicability of Straight grade bitumen (conforming to IS 73) is to be
regulatory limitations prior to use. used and polymerized with adequate quantity of
polymer to achieve the complete phase inversion.
2 REFERENCES
4.4 Mineral Filler
The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions It shall consist of finely divided suitable inert mineral
which, through reference in this text, constitute matter which passes through 75 microns IS sieve [see
provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, IS 460 (Part 1)]. The proportion of mineral inert filler
the editions indicated were valid. All standards are
will depend upon the type and the weight of membrane
subject to revision and parties to agreement based on
manufactured, but shall not exceed 50 percent by weight
this standard are encouraged to investigate the
of the coating material.
possibility of applying the most recent editions of the
standards indicated in Annex A. 4.5 Finishing Material
3 CLASSIFICATION Product Finished With
APP Membrane fibre Both side with 10 to 15 micron
APP membrane may be of thickness ranging from
glass plain finish thick thermo fusible polyethylene.
1.5 mm to 5 mm and may be in plain and mineral finish.
APP Membrane Lower side finished with 10 to 15
For UV resistance, APP fibre glass based membrane may
fibre glass mineral micron thermo fusible polyethylene
be finished with aluminium foil or bituminous aluminium finish and upper face finished with
paint or acrylic coating or with natural mineral granules. mineral granule
APP Membrane Lower side finished with 10 to 15
4 MATERIALS
fibre glass micron thermo fusible polyethylene
4.1 Central Core aluminium finish and upper face finished with
aluminium foil. Upper side finished
4.1.1 Fibre Glass Reinforced Membrane with embossed and nitrocellulose
The reinforcement for fibre glass based membrane of coated aluminium foil of thickness
40 micron
2 mm and above thickness shall act as central core and
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5 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 7 SAMPLING AND CRITERIA FOR

CONFORMITY
5.1 Dimensions
7.1 Sampling
APP membrane shall be supplied in standard width of 7.1.1 Lot
1 m (with a tolerance of – 0 percent and + 1 percent)
All the rolls of the same grade and from the same batch of
for all thickness and in lengths of 10, 15 or 20 m (with
manufacture, in one consignment shall constitute a lot.
a tolerance of ± 1 percent), as defined in Table 2.
7.1.1.1 The conformity of the lot to the requirements
5.2 Weight of this standard shall be determined on the basis of the
The weight of the finished APP membrane for 1 m2 inspection and tests carried out on the samples selected
shall be as specified in Table 2. from the lot.
7.1.2 The number of rolls to be selected from a lot shall
Table 2 Dimensions and Weight (kg/m2) of APP depend upon the size of the lot and shall be in
Membrane Fibreglass accordance with col 3 of Table 3.
(Clauses 5.1 and 5.2) 7.1.2.1 These rolls shall be selected at random from
Sl Type of APP Thick- Total Weight Method the lot, and in order to ensure randomness of selection,
No. Membrane ness of the of Test, procedures given in IS 4905 may be followed.
mm Finished Ref to 7.1.3 Test Sample and Number of Tests
Membrane
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 7.1.3.1 All the rolls of selection in 7.1.2 shall be
inspected for width, length and visible external defects.
i) APP membrane 1.5 1.90 kg ± 5%
fibreglass (Plain) 7.1.3.2 The number of rolls to be tested as per Table 4
(20 m × 1 m) is in accordance with col 5 of Table 3. These rolls shall
ii) APP membrane 2 2.50 kg ± 5% be taken at random from those inspected under 7.1.3.1
fibreglass (Plain) and found satisfactory for dimension. From each of
(15 m × 1 m)
iii) 3 3.80 kg ± 5%
these rolls, one test sample 2 m long and the full width
APP membrane
fibreglass (Plain and of membrane shall be cut out for preparing test
aluminium) specimens. Test sample shall not be taken from
(10 m × 1 m) damaged portion of the roll, if any. The required number
iv) APP membrane 3 3.90 kg ± 10% of test specimens shall be taken from each of the test
fibreglass (Mineral)
(10 m × 1 m)
samples and subjected to the corresponding tests.
v) APP membrane 4 5.00 kg ± 5% Annex B 7.1.4 Criteria of Conformity
fibreglass (Plain and
aluminium) The lot shall be considered to be in conformity with
(10 m × 1 m) the requirements of the standard, if the following
vi) APP membrane 4 5.10 kg ± 10% conditions are satisfied:
fibreglass (Mineral)
(10 m × 1 m)
a) The number of rolls found defective with
vii) APP membrane 5 6.20 kg ± 5% respect to any characteristic mentioned
fibreglass (Plain and in 7.1.3.1 does not exceed the corresponding
aluminium) number given in col 4 of Table 3.
(10 m × 1 m)
viii) APP membrane 5 6.35 kg ± 10%
b) From the observed values of the breaking
fibreglass (Mineral) strength, the average ( x ) and the range (R) are
(10 m × 1 m) calculated for each direction (that is, warpway
and weftway) separately, and the value of the
expression x – 0.6R is found to be greater than
5.2.1 Method
or equal to the applicable specified value.
For determining the weight, select at random the number NOTES
of APP membrane rolls as indicated in col 3 of Table 3.
1 Average ( x ) is the value obtained by dividing the sum
The randomness of selection is ensured by following
of the observed values by the number of observed values.
the procedure as specified in IS 4905. The average
2 Range R is the difference between the maximum and
weights of the rolls selected above shall then be taken to minimum in a set of observed values.
represent the weight of rolls in the consignment.
c) All the sample rolls tested for water absorption
6 OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF APP shall satisfy the condition of water absorption
MEMBRANE given in Table 4 individually.
d) For all the other characteristics mentioned
APP membrane when tested in accordance with the
in 7.1.3.2 (except breaking strength and water
appropriate tests shall conform to the requirements
absorption), all the test pieces shall satisfy all the
given in Table 4. requirements of the characteristics individually.

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Table 3 Sample Size and Criterion for Conformity 9 STORAGE

(Clauses 5.2.1, 7.1.3.2 and 7.1.4) In a vertical position with a maximum storage time of
Sl No. of the Rolls No. of Rolls to Permissible Sub-Sample 1 year.
No. in the Lot be Selected in No. of Size No. of
the Sample Defective Rolls to be 10 MARKING
Rolls Selected
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 10.1 Each package shall be legibly and indelibly marked
with the following information:
i) Up to 100 5 1 2
ii) 101 to 150 8 1 3 a) Identification of the source of manufacturer;
iii) 151 to 300 13 1 4
iv) 301 to 500 20 2 5 b) Length and weight of the roll;
v) 501 to 1 000 32 3 6 c) Type of finish;
vi) 1 001 to 3 000 50 5 8
vii) 3 001 and above 80 8 10 d) Type of membrane; and
8 PACKING e) Batch number in code and date of manufacture.

APP membrane shall be securely packed in rolls.

Table 4 Requirements of APP Membrane
(Clauses 6 and 7.1.3.2)
Sl Test Requirement for Requirement for Requirement for Unit Method of
No. Plain Membrane Mineral Membrane Aluminium Test, Ref to
(Including Aluminium) Membrane
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
i) Thickness of membrane,
(including mineral
granules/aluminium foil:
a) below 3 mm ± 5 percent or ± 5 percent or ± 5 percent or mm B-2 of IS 7193
Max ±0.15 Max ±0.15 Max ±0.15
b) 3 mm and above ± 5 percent or ± 5 percent or ± 5 percent or mm B-2 of IS 7193
Max ±0.2 Max ±0.2 Max ±0.2
ii) Cold flexibility, °C (All Does not Does not Does not °C IS 13826
thicknesses) crack at +2°C crack at +2°C crack at +2°C (Part 2)
iii) Softening point, > 150°C > 150°C > 150°C °C IS 1205
(All thicknesses)
iv) Tensile strength:
a) below 3 mm:
1) longitudinal 300 ± 20 percent 300 ± 20 percent 300 ± 20 percent N/5 cm IS 13826
2) transverse 100 ± 20 percent 100 ± 20 percent 100 ± 20 percent @ 23°C (Part 1)
b) 3 mm and above:
1) Below 3 mm 500 ± 20 percent 500 ± 20 percent 500 ± 20 percent N/5 cm IS 13826
2) 3 mm and above 400 ± 20 percent 400 ± 20 percent 400 ± 20 percent @ 23°C (Part 1)
v) Elongation:
a) below 3 mm:
1) longitudinal 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent percent IS 13826
2) transverse 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent (Part 1)
b) 3 mm and above:
1) longitudinal 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent percent IS 13826
2) transverse 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent 15 ± 10 percent (Part 1)
vi) Tear strength
a) below 3 mm Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable NA Not applicable
b) 3 mm and above:
1) longitudinal 150, Min 150, Min 150, Min
2) transverse 75, Min 75, Min 75, Min N B-4 of IS 7193
vii) Heat resistance No flow No flow No flow 120°C IS 13826
(All thicknesses) 2h (Part 5)
viii) Penetration @ 15 ± 5 15 ± 5 15 ± 5 dmm IS 1203
25°C, 100 g, 5 s (All (tenths of
thicknesses) mm)
ix) Water absorption 1, Max Not applicable 1, Max % IS 13826
(All thicknesses) (Part 6)
x) Dimension stability
longitudinal/transverse ± 0.3/± 0.5 ± 0.3/± 0.5 ± 0.3/± 0.5 % Measurement
(All thicknesses)
xi) Pressure head test No sign of leakage No sign of leakage No sign of — IS 13826 (Part 4)
leakage
xii) Puncture resistance test Shall show no sign Shall show no sign of Shall show no a Annex C
(optional) of puncture puncture sign of puncture

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10.2 BIS Certification Marking 1986 and the Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
The details of conditions under which the licence for
Each package may also be marked with the Standard
the use of the Standard Mark may be granted to
Mark.
manufacturers or producers may be obtained from the
10.2.1 The use of the Standard Mark is governed by Bureau of Indian Standards.
the provisions of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,

ANNEX A
(Clauses 2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

IS No. Title IS No. Title

73 : 2013 Paving bitumen — Specification damp-proofing and water-proofing
(fourth revision) of buildings
460 (Part1) : 1985 Specification for test sieves: Part 4905 : 2015/ Random sampling and
1 Wire cloth test sieves (third ISO 24153 : 2009 randomization procedures
revision) (first revision)
1203 : 1978 Methods for testing tar and 7193 : 2013 Glass fibre base bitumen felts —
bituminous materials: Determination Specification (second revision)
of penetration 13826 Bitumen based felts — Method of
1205 : 1978 Methods for testing tar and test:
bituminous materials: (Part 1) : 1993 Breaking strength test
Determination of softening point (Part 2) : 1993 Pliability test
3067 : 1988 Code of practice for general design (Part 4) : 1993 Pressure head test
details and preparatory work for (Part 5) : 1994 Heat resistance test
(Part 6) : 1993 Water absorption test

ANNEX B
(Table 2)
METHOD OF TEST

B-1 DETERMINATION OF THICKNESS capable of moving vertically and having an area of

approximately 2 500 mm2, and a reference plate having
B-1.1 Principle a plane surface of diameter at least 50 mm greater than
Measurement of the thickness of a non-woven as the that of the presser-foot.
distance between the reference plate on which the non-
B-1.2.1.2 Measuring device, having a scale with
woven rests and a parallel presser-foot that exerts a
0.01 mm graduations, for measuring the distance
specified pressure on the area under test.
between the reference plate and the presser-foot.
B-1.2 Apparatus
B-1.2.2 For bulky non-wovens with a maximum
B-1.2.1 For Normal Non-wovens thickness of 20 mm.
B-1.2.1.1 Two circular horizontal plates, attached to a NOTE — An example of suitable test apparatus is shown in
stand, comprising an upper plate, or presser-foot, Fig. 1.

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F IG. 1 TEST A PPARATUS FOR BULKY NON-WOVENS WITH A MAXIMUM THICKNESS OF 20 mm

B-1.2.2.1 Vertical reference plate, with an area of B-1.3.2 For normal non-wovens, cut 10 test pieces, each
1 000 mm2, presser-foot with an area of 2 500 mm2, having an area larger than 2 500 mm2.
and equipment to suspend the test piece vertically
B-1.3.3 For bulky non-wovens with a maximum
between them.
thickness of 20 mm, cut 10 test pieces, each having an
B-1.2.2.2 Elbow lever, with both arms of equal length, area of (130 ± 5 mm) × (80 ± 5 mm).
attached to the reference plate and capable of being
B-1.3.4 For bulky non-wovens with a thickness greater
balanced using a counterweight so that it exerts a very
than 20 mm, cut 10 test piece, each having an area of
small force to the left when the balance weight is not in
(200 ± 0.2 mm) × ( 200 ± 0.2 mm).
position. The geometry of the lever is such that the
balance weight gives a measuring pressure of 0.02 kPa. B-1.4 Preliminary Procedure
B-1.2.2.3 Electrical contacts, which, when closed, B-1.4.1 Carry out the tests in the standard atmosphere
cause a small bulb to become illuminated. for testing.
B-1.2.2.4 Balance weight, with a mass of 2.05 ± 0.05 g B-1.4.2 Using the apparatus specified in B-1.2, adjust
which, when in position, causes the contacts to separate the load on the presser-foot according to the
and extinguish the bulb. manufacturer’s instructions to give a uniform pressure
B-1.2.2.5 Screw, which, when turned, drives the presser- of 0.1 kPa and set the measuring device to zero.
foot to the left and presses the test piece with increasing B-1.4.3 Raise the presser-foot and place the preliminary
pressure against the reference plate until the force on test piece (see B-1.3) carefully, without tension, on the
the balance is overcome and the bulb becomes reference plate. Ensure the test piece is positioned
illuminated. centrally with respect to the presser-foot. Lower the
B-1.2.2.6 Dial-gauge, to indicate the distance, in presser-foot carefully until contact is made with the
millimetres, between the reference plate and the test-piece.
presser-foot corresponding to the thickness of the test B-1.4.4 Leave in contact for 10 s, adjust the measuring
piece at the pressure applied. device to measure the thickness of the sample, and note
the reading, in millimetre.
B-1.3 Preparation and Conditioning of Test Pieces
B-1.4.5 Repeat the procedure for the other nine test
B-1.3.1 If the method of test [A or B (see B-1.5)] has
pieces.
not been determined, cut 10 preliminary test pieces, each
having an area larger than 2 500 mm2, and, after B-1.4.6 Adjust the load on the presser-foot according
conditioning, carry out the procedure described to the manufacturer’s instructions to give a uniform
in B-1.5. pressure of 0.5 kPa and adjust the measuring device to

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zero. Repeat the measurements on the same 10 test After 10 s, read the thickness, in millimetres, from the
pieces. dial-gauge, to the nearest 0.1 mm.
B-1.4.7 Calculate the difference between the results at NOTE — If further compression of the test piece during the
10 s, period causes the contact to separate, then presser-foot
pressures of 0.1 kPa and 0.5 kPa for each preliminary
should be adjusted to illuminate the bulb again before the
test piece and determine the mean thickness of the non- thickness is read from the gauge.
woven.
Repeat the procedure for the other nine test pieces.
NOTE — It is recommended that reference specimens of known
thickness are used to check the testing apparatus periodically. B-2 DETERMINATION OF MASS PER UNIT
B-1.4.8 Test the non-wovens which were compressed AREA
by < 20 percent of their thickness in this preliminary B-2.1 Principle
procedure in accordance with the procedure given
in B-1.5.1 (Method A) and others in accordance Measurement of the area and mass of a test piece and
with B-1.5.1 (Method B), depending upon whether they calculation of its mass per unit area, in gram per square
have a thickness of less than or greater than 20 mm. metre.

NOTE — When different samples, close to the limits of each B-2.2 Apparatus
method, are to be compared, the comparison should be made
using the same method. B-2.2.1 Apparatus for cutting the test pieces, chosen
from among the following.
B-1.5 Procedure
B-2.2.1.1 Die, which cuts a test piece of an area of at
B-1.5.1 Method A for Normal Non-wovens least 50 000 mm2.
Carry out the tests in the standard atmosphere for B-2.2.1.2 Template, with an area of at least 50 000 mm2
testing. (for example 250 mm × 200 mm) and a razor blade.
Using the apparatus specified in B-1.2.1, adjust the load B-2.2.1.3 Steel rule, accurately graduated in
on the presser-foot according to the manufacturer’s millimetres, and a razor blade.
instructions to give a uniform pressure of 0.5 kPa and
B-2.2.1.4 Balance, capable of determining the mass of
set the measuring device to zero.
a test piece to an accuracy of ±0.1 percent of the
Raise the presser-foot, and position the test determined mass.
piece (see B-1.4.3) centrally with respect to the presser-
foot, and without tension, on the reference plate. B-2.3 Preparation and Conditioning of Test Pieces
From each sample, cut at least three test pieces, each
Lower the presser-foot carefully until contact is made
of an area of at least 50 000 mm2, using either the die,
with the test piece, and leave in contact for 10 s.
or the template and a sharp razor blade.
Adjust the measuring device and not the reading, in
If there is insufficient material to cut test pieces of the
millimetres.
specified size, cut the largest rectangle possible and
Repeat the procedure on the other nine test pieces. measure its area using the steel rule.
B-1.5.2 Method B for Bulky Non-wovens with a NOTE — Although it is not recommended, the interested parties
may agree on the use of a smaller test area, and this fact should
Maximum Thickness of 20 mm be mentioned in the test report (see B-2.3.1).
Carry out the tests in the standard atmosphere for If the coefficient of variation is required, use a minimum
testing. of five test pieces.
Using the apparatus specified in B-1.2.2, check that
B-2.4 Procedure
the sensitivity and zero are adjusted correctly when the
balance weight of 2.05 g ± 0.05 g is in position. Determine the mass of each piece in the standard
atmosphere for testing using the balance
Move the presser-foot to the right and fasten the test (see B-2.2.1.4).
piece (see B-1.4.3) on the bearer pin so that it is
suspended between the reference plate and the B-2.5 Expression of Results
presser-foot.
Calculate the mass per unit area of each test piece, the
Move the presser-foot slowly to the left by means of mean value in gram per square metre and, if required,
the screw until the bulb is illuminated. the coefficient of variation, as a percentage.

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ANNEX C
[Table 4, Sl No. (xii)]
INFORMATIVE ANNEX ON RESISTANCE TO PUNCTURE

C-1 SIGNIFICANCE AND USE C-1.3 Procedure

C-1.1 One of the important stresses to which sheet C-1.3.1 Conduct the tests at a room temperature of
materials such as APP membranes used for 25°C ± 2°C.
waterproofing are subjected to is puncture. These data C-1.3.2 Cut three 254 mm2 specimens of the materials
may be used to evaluate the resistance to one type of to be tested. Condition specimens to a constant weight
puncture force on different materials to be considered at temperature between 22 and 24°C and relative
for a specific construction. The falling dart test as humidity between 45 and 55 percent.
described below may be used to evaluate puncture
C-1.3.3 Place a single sheet between the upper and
resistance of the material.
lower parts of the mounting frame and tighten the
C-1.2 Apparatus thumbscrews.
C-1.3.4 Make the tests at a room temperature between
C-1.2.1 Square Mounting Frame, of wood metal, or
22 and 24°C. Support the test frame containing the
rigid plastic 254 mm × 254 mm outside with a
mounted specimen on all sides on a rigid base high
152 mm × 152 mm central opening, consisting of two
enough to enable the specimen to deflect to its maximum.
parts that are held together with eight thumbscrews on
A circular or a square support may be used. Bring the
each side. The thickness of wood or plastic shall be 32
end the surface of the solid steel cylinder into contact
mm; of metal, 10 mm. The contact area of each part
with the sheet being tested. Lower the cylinder at a rate
shall be faced with well-adhered Grade No. 80
of 6 mm/min, and measure the membrane deflection
sandpaper to prevent slippage of the sheet under test
within 6 mm of the edge of the cylinder. Record the
(see Fig. 2).
membrane deflection and the load periodically. Continue
C-1.2.2 Steel Cylinder, solid, 25 mm (1inch) diameter, the test until the maximum load is reached.
with the contact face smooth and at 90° with the axis, C-1.3.5 Report the maximum load, the membrane
and with the edge of the end surface slightly rounded. deflection at maximum load, and the type of failure of
C-1.2.3 Conventional Straightedges and Rules or the sheet.
Dials, to indicate deflection of the test membrane at C-1.3.6 Average the values for the three tests.
the edge of the steel cylinder.

FIG. 2 T YPICAL F RAMES AND ROUND SUPPORT T UBE FOR RESISTANCE TO PUNCTURE TEST

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ANNEX D
(Foreword)
METHOD OF APPLICATION OF APP MEMBRANES
D-1 METHOD OF LAYING DAMP-PROOFING cement rendering and the corner fillets have
TREATMENT set and a primer coat has been applied, the
strip of membrane prepared for laying is rolled
D-1.1 General up.
The damp-proofing treatment shall be laid in such a c) The laying shall commence on the floor and
way so as to ensure an effective barrier all over against shall be completed before treatment is applied
water penetration. For this purpose, the damp-proofing to the walls.
treatment shall be continuous throughout and the d) The rolled up membrane is laid on one end of
overlap joints in membrane, wherever they exist, shall the floor.
be correctly made.
e) After the whole floor has been covered and
D-1.2 In addition to the details covered in IS 3067 the the overlapping joints properly sealed, the
following point shall be noted: membrane is laid on the vertical face of the
walls in a similar manner. In this case the rolls
The site shall be kept free of water by
of membrane is held at floor level and then
continuous pumping till the whole work and
gradually unrolled up the wall face.
the construction of required structural
protection for the damp-proofing treatment is f) The minimum overlapping joints at sides and
completed. To ensure good adhesion between ends of strips shall be 100 mm and 75 mm.
structural surface and damp-proofing D-1.4 Tools Required
treatment, suitable methods to dry the surface
shall be adopted, wherever necessary. a) Gas torch,
b) Knife,
D-1.3 Laying of Membrane
c) Trowel,
The membrane shall be laid as mentioned below: d) Measuring tape,
a) The membrane shall be first cut to required e) Hand glove, and
lengths and laid out flat on a level, dry and f) LPG cylinder.
clean surface.
Typical sketches on installation are given below.
b) After the surface had been prepared and the

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ANNEX E
(Foreword)
COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Waterproofing and Damp-proofing Sectional Committee, CED 41
Organization Representative(s)
In Personal Capacity (48-B, Pocket-B, Gangotri SHRI S. P. BANWAIT (Chairman)
Enclave, Alaknanda, New Delhi – 110 019)
BASF Construction Chemicals (I) Pvt Ltd, Mumbai SHRI UPEN PATEL
SHRI P RAMOD PATIL (Alternate)
Builders Association of India, Mumbai SHRI M KARTHIKEYAN
SHRI SUDIP KUMAR DUTTA (Alternate)
Building Materials and Technology Promotion Council, SHRI J. K. PRASAD
New Delhi SHRI A. K. TIWARI (Alternate)
CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee SHRI S. P. A GARWAL
D R P. C. THAPLIYAL (Alternate)
Central Public Works Department, New Delhi SHRI M. K. KANCHAN
SHRI K. D. NARULA (Alternate)
Construction Chemicals Manufacturers’ Association, Mumbai SHRI M. A. W AHEED
SHRI GANGADHARAN MANARI (Alternate)
Engineers India Limited, New Delhi SHRI J. K. BHAGCHANDANI
MS JYOTSNA SHRIDHAR (Alternate)
Forsoc Chemicals (India) Pvt Limited, Bangalore SHRI U.B. RAVINDRA BABU
Indian Concrete Institute, Chennai SHRI V IVEK NAIK
SHRI SUPRADIP D AS (Alternate)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (Research and Development REPRSENTATIVE
Centre), Faridabad
IWL India Limited, Mumbai SHRI A SHOK BANSAL
SHRI M. L. MUTHIAH (Alternate)
Kasturi Projects Pvt Ltd, Thane SHRI K. R. PAI
Lloyd Insulation (India) Limited, New Delhi SHRI MOHIT KHANNA
SHRI K. K. MITRA (Alternate)
MC Bauchemie (India) Pvt Limited, New Mumbai SHRI SAMIR SURLAKER
SHRI SUNNY SURLAKER (Alternate)
MES Builders Association of India, New Delhi SHRI JASPAL SINGH MAGO
SHRI P RAVEEN KAKKAR (Alternate)
Military Engieer Services, Engineer-in-Chief’s Branch, New Delhi BRIG MANOJ KUMAR
COL M. K. PRASAD (Alternate)
Nina Concrete Systems Pvt Ltd, Mumbai SHRI MEHUL P ARIKH
Public Works Department, Chennai SHRI R. P. MATHUR
SHRI D. C. GOEL (Alternate)
Public Works Department, Chennai JOINT CHIEF E NGINEER (BUILDINGS )
SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER (PLANNING & DESIGNS) (Alternate)
Research, Design and Standards DIRECTOR (W ORKS)
Organization, Lucknow SHRI ASHUTOSH KUMAR (Alternate)
Sika India Limited, Kolkata SHRI S ANJOY DASGUPTA
SHRI PRASHANT JHA (Alternate)
STP Limited, New Delhi SHRI K. P. SRIVASTAV
SHRI ROHIT VARSHNEY (Alternate)
The Institution of Engineers (India), Kolkata SHRI S. K. DHAWAN
W. R. Grace & Company Ind Pvt Ltd, Gurugram SHRI VIKAS RASTOGI
BIS Directorate General SHRI B. K. SINHA, S CIENTIST ‘E’ AND H EAD (Civil Engg)
[Representing Director General (Ex-officio)]

Member Secretary
SHRI S. ARUN KUMAR
Scientist ‘D’ (Civil Engg), BIS

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