IS 5871 : 1987 Specification for bitumen mastic for tanking and damp-proofing_

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the requirements for bitumen masticused as covering material for damp-proofing of underground tanks,basements of buildings, water reservoirs, swimming pools,irrigation canals, etc.

2 References

IS 2 :1960 Rules for rounding offnumerical values

IS 334 : 1982Glossary of terms relating to bitumen and tar

IS 1195 : 1978Specification for bitumen mastic for flooring

IS 1203 : 1978 Determination of penetration

IS 1205 : 1978 Determination of softening point

IS 1208 : 1978 Determination of ductility

IS 4911 : 1968Glossary of terms relating to bituminous waterproofingand damp-proofing of buildings