1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the types, physical properties and dimensions of rigid cellular polystyrene intended for use as geofoam.

1.2 This specification does not cover the layout, placement and workmanship for proper installation and performance of rigid cellular polystyrene geofoam.

1.3 Rigid cellular polystyrene geofoam covered by this specification may need protection from certain chemicals, environmental exposure, and concentrated loads. Additional design considerations may include thermal conductivity and buoyancy. Guidelines regarding these end use considerations are included in Appendix X1.

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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C165 Test Method for Measuring Compressive Properties of Thermal Insulations

C203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation

C303 Test Method for Dimensions and Density of Preformed Block and Board-Type Thermal Insulation

C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots

C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

D1621 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics

D1622 Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics

D2863 Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index)

E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods

E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

Keywords

block; board; cellular polystyrene; EPS; expanded polystyrene; extruded polystyrene; foam plastic; geofoam; RCPS; reprocessed; rigid cellular polystyrene; XPS;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 59.080.70 (Geotextiles); 83.100 (Cellular materials)

DOI: 10.1520/D6817-11

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