ASTM E2788/E2788M-18
Standard Specification for Use of Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Component in the Growing Media and the Drainage Layer for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems

Standard No.

ASTM E2788/E2788M-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM E2788/E2788M-24

Latest

ASTM E2788/E2788M-24

Scope

1.1 This specification covers the quality and grading of the following materials for use as a mineral component of growing media and drainage layer for extensive and intensive vegetative (green) roof systems. The requirements are intended to cover only materials having normal or average gradation characteristics. Procedures covered in this specification are not intended for evaluating the performance nutrients associated with vegetative (green) roof growing media. Where other materials are to be used, appropriate limits suitable to their use must be specified. 1.2 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. 1.3 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.4 This standard offers an organized collection of information or a series of options and does not recommend a specific course of action. This document cannot replace education or experience and should be used in conjunction with professional judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to represent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of a given professional service must be judged, nor should this document be applied without consideration of a project’s many unique aspects. The word "Standard" in the title of this document means only that the document has been approved through the ASTM consensus process. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E2788/E2788M-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM C127 Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density (Specific Gravity), and Absorption of Coarse Aggregate
• ASTM C136/C136M Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates*， 2019-12-01 Update
• ASTM C29/C29M Standard Test Method for Bulk Density ("Unit Weight") and Voids in Aggregate
• ASTM C330/C330M Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
• ASTM C331/C331M Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Concrete Masonry Units
• ASTM C88 Standard Test Method for Soundness of Aggregates by Use of Sodium Sulfate or Magnesium Sulfate
• ASTM D3080 Standard Test Method for Direct Shear Test of Soils Under Consolidated Drained Conditions
• ASTM D5883 Standard Guide for Use of Rotary Kiln Produced Expanded Shale, Clay or Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Amendment in Topsoil Used for Landscaping and Related Purposes
• ASTM D75/D75M Standard Practice for Sampling Aggregates*， 2019-11-01 Update
• ASTM E2114 Standard Terminology for Sustainability*， 2023-04-01 Update
• ASTM E2396/E2396M Standard Test Method for Saturated Water Permeability of Granular Drainage Media [Falling-Head Method] for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems*， 2019-02-01 Update
• ASTM E2399/E2399M Standard Test Method for Maximum Media Density for Dead Load Analysis of Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems*， 2019-02-01 Update
• ASTM E2400/E2400M Standard Guide for Selection, Installation, and Maintenance of Plants for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems*， 2019-01-01 Update
• ASTM E2777 Standard Guide for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems*， 2020-02-01 Update
• ASTM G51 Standard Test Method for Measuring pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion Testing

ASTM E2788/E2788M-18 history

• 2024 ASTM E2788/E2788M-24 Standard Specification for Use of Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Component in the Growing Media and the Drainage Layer for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems
• 2018 ASTM E2788/E2788M-18 Standard Specification for Use of Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Component in the Growing Media and the Drainage Layer for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems
• 2011 ASTM E2788-11 Standard Specification for Use of Expanded Shale, Clay and Slate (ESCS) as a Mineral Component in the Growing Media and the Drainage Layer for Vegetative (Green) Roof Systems