1、Designation: C1374 03 (Reapproved 2009)C1374 14Standard Test Method forDetermination of Installed Thickness of PneumaticallyApplied Loose-Fill Building Insulation1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1374; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal
2、 adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers determination of the installed thickness of
3、 pneumatically applied loose-fill building insulations priorto settling by simulating an open attic with horizontal blown applications.1.2 This test method is a laboratory procedure for use by manufacturers of loose-fill insulation for product design, labeldevelopment, and quality control testing. T
4、he apparatus used produces installed thickness results at a given mass/unit area.1.3 This test method is not the same as the design density procedures described in Test Methods C520 or Specifications C739or C764.1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values giv
5、en in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establis
6、h appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC520 Test Methods for Density of Granular Loose Fill InsulationsC739 Specification for Cellulosic
7、Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal InsulationC764 Specification for Mineral Fiber Loose-Fill Thermal InsulationE691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsUnless otherwise stated, the definitions listed in Terminology C168 are a
8、pplicable herein.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 installed thickness, nthe average thickness, as measured immediately after application of blown insulation materialwhen applied at a given mass/unit area.4. Summary of Test Method4.1 Astandardized test chamber of 80 ft2 (7.4 m
9、2) is used as a receptacle to receive a calculated mass/unit area of pneumaticallyapplied insulation.4.2 The mass of insulation to be blown into the test chamber is calculated from the bag label information.4.3 The mass of insulation prescribed in 4.2 is uniformly blown into the test chamber.4.4 The
10、 thickness of the blown insulation is determined at 13 predetermined locations.4.5 The thickness average of three tests is the installed thickness for the mass/unit area being tested.1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibi
11、lity of Subcommittee C16.32 on MechanicalProperties.Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009April 15, 2014. Published March 2010May 2014. Originally approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 asC137403.C137403(2009). DOI: 10.1520/C1374-03R09.10.1520/C1374-14.2 For referencedASTM stand
12、ards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an AS
13、TM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the standard as published
14、 by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States15. Significance and Use5.1 This test method was designed to give the manufacturer of loose-fill insulation products a way of determinin
15、g what theinitial installed thickness should be in a horizontal open attic for pneumatic applications.5.2 The installed thickness value developed by this test method is intended to provide guidance to the installer in order toachieve a minimum mass/unit area for a given R-value.5.3 For the purpose o
16、f product design, testing should be done at a variety of R-values. At least three R-values should be used:the lowest R-value on the product label, the highest R-value on the product label, and an R-value near the midpoint of the R-valuerange.NOTE 1For quality control purposes, testing may be done at
17、 one R-value of R-19 (hft2F/Btu) or higher.5.4 Specimens are blown in a manner consistent with the intended installation procedure. Blowing machine settings should berepresentative of those typically used for field application with that machine.5.5 The material blown for a given R-value as part of t
18、he installed thickness test equals the installed mass/unit area times thetest chamber area. This mass can be calculated from information provided on the package label at the R-value prescribed.6. Apparatus6.1 Blowing MachineA pneumatic blowing machine, designed primarily for handling loose-fill insu
19、lation materials, shall beused for blowing the insulation into the test chamber. This machine shall have throughput and material handling characteristicssimilar to that used in field applications.6.2 Blowing HoseThe machine should utilize 150 ft (46 m) of 3in. (76mm) diameter flexible, corrugated bl
20、owing hose. Atleast 100 ft (30 m) of the hose should be elevated between 10 and 20 ft (3 and 6 m) above the blowing machine to simulate a typicalinstallation configuration. The hose should have no more than eight 90 bends and no bends may be less than 4ft (1.2m) radius.NOTE 2It is good practice to c
21、lean the hose periodically by mechanically agitating it with the blower on. This practice should dislodge any piecesof insulation that might be caught in the hose.6.3 Test Specimen ChamberThe specimen chamber shall be constructed in accordance with Fig. 1 with the reference dowelspositioned as shown
22、 in Fig. 2.NOTE 3For some insulation materials it may be necessary to use a larger test chamber than shown to accommodate a more representative sample,when the test chamber size is changed, the precision may change.6.4 Weighing DevicesA device is required to weigh the test material before loading in
23、to hopper. This device must determinethe test material mass to within 0.5 %.6.4.1 As an alternative mount the blowing chamber on load cells capable of determining the mass to within 0.5%.6.5 Specimen Preparation RoomAn enclosed area where the test material is blown into the specimen chamber is requi
24、red toprotect the blowing operation from wind or strong air currents. Room geometry should not influence the blowing stream from thehose as long as there is adequate clearance around the sides to maneuver.FIG. 1 Installed Thickness Test ChamberC1374 1427. Sampling7.1 Follow sampling plans given in t
25、he material specifications, regulations or other appropriate documents when applicable. Inthe absence of such directions, randomly select the number of bags of product required for testing to meet conditions in 8.2.7.2 Condition the sample material by exposure in a conditioned space as prescribed by
26、 the contract or regulatory documents.If conditioning is not required, material must be in equilibrium with the storage environment.8. Specimen Preparation8.1 Clean the specimen chamber to be free of dirt and insulation prior to the start of the test.NOTE 4Many factors can influence the installation
27、 characteristics of blown insulation. These include blowing rate, machine adjustments, the size andlength of the hose, and the angle and dimensions of the hose outlet in relation to the test chamber. Where available, use manufacturers instructions toestablish machine settings.8.2 From product label
28、information, calculate the mass of insulation required to fill the test chamber for the R-value selectedusing the following formula:W5A3WSF (1)FIG. 2 Dowel Placement in Chamber FloorC1374 143where:W = total mass of material required lb (kg),A = test chamber area, 80 ft2 (7.4 m2), andWSF = label mass
29、/unit area lb/ft2 (kg/m2).8.3 Assemble the blowing machine, hose, and hose length combinations as appropriate for the material being prepared (seerecommendations in Section 6).8.4 Set the blowing machine adjustments and select the feed rates in accordance with the insulation manufacturersrecommendat
30、ions. If the insulation manufacturer does not provide this information, consult the machine manufacturer forrecommended settings. It is important that settings are representatinve of those typically used in field application with this machine.8.5 Place the weighed specimen into the empty blowing mac
31、hine before starting the machine. If the hopper is not large enough,fill it to capacity and have an assistant feed the remainder of insulation into the hopper as the test is progressing.NOTE 5If residual material is left in the machine, which cannot be blown out, then before testing the specimen mat
32、erial, fill machine with someinsulation and blow out as much as the machine will allow. Leave the remaining amount in the machine after each trial.8.5.1 When using a test chamber equipped with load cells, the blown weight will be determined by the load cells. Pre-weighingthe specimen is not required
33、.NOTE 5If residual material is left in the machine, which cannot be blown out, then before testing the specimen material, fill machine with someinsulation and blow out as much as the machine will allow. Leave the remaining amount in the machine after each trial.9. Test Procedure9.1 Blow the mass of
34、insulation determined in 8.2 as evenly as possible by moving the hose around outside edge of test chamber.It is helpful to attach attic rulers to the inside wall of test chamber.9.1.1 When using load cells, blow the material until the total mass calculated is achieved.9.2 Return any insulation which
35、 falls outside the test chamber to the blowing machine until all material is installed within thetest chamber.9.3 Remove any material clinging to each dowel and measure the thickness of insulation to the nearest 0.25 in. (6 mm). It ishelpful to slide a disc, made of approximately 5in. (127mm) diamet
36、er filter paper with a center hole 0.125 in. (3 mm) larger thanthe dowel diameter, down each dowel until contact is made with the insulation and the disc is as level as possible withoutcompressing the insulation surface (see Fig. 3). Repeat this procedure for three trials.10. Calculation10.1 Calcula
37、tion of Installed Thickness:10.1.1 Total the measurements described in 9.3 and divide by the number of dowels:FIG. 3 Dowel MarkingsC1374 144T5(n51N tnN (2)where:T = installed thickness for each trial (in.),t = installed thickness at each dowel (in.), andN = total number of dowels.10.1.2 Add the inst
38、alled thickness from each trial and divide by three. This number will be the installed thickness for thatR-values mass/unit area.TI 5T11T21T33 (3)where:TI = installed thickness (in.).11. Report11.1 Report the following information, including references to applicable specifications and test method:11
39、.1.1 The name, address, and other identification of the test laboratory and the date of the report.11.1.2 The name and other identification of the material or product tested and the date of the test.11.1.3 The source of the material or product, the date obtained, method of sampling and the manufactu
40、re date, if available.11.1.4 The method and details of the specimen preparation, including blowing machine and machine settings used.11.1.5 The method and conditions of specimen conditioning if any.11.1.6 The installed thickness and the mass/unit area used.11.1.7 Any other pertinent observations or
41、remarks.12. Precision and Bias12.1 PrecisionThe test results for representation of the performance of the material or product will depend not only on thecharacteristics of the test but also on the variability of the material or product and its sampling and specimen preparation.12.1.1 Table 1 shows a
42、n estimate of precision based on an interlaboratory test conducted in 1992. Seven laboratories contributeddata with full results secured from five laboratories on a commercially available cellulose insulation material from one productionbatch. Triplicate specimens of three weights of insulation corr
43、esponding to R-11, 22, and 30 (hft2F/Btu) were evaluated usingthis procedure (with the exception of ten instead of thirteen dowel rods).312.1.2 Table 2 shows an estimate of precision based on another interlaboratory test conducted in 1996. Four laboratoriescontributed data with full results from thr
44、ee laboratories using fiberglass insulation from one production batch. Duplicatespecimens of two different products were evaluated. Unlike the previous round-robin which targeted specific weights/ft2, thecontents of each package was installed resulting in slightly different weights/ft2, as shown in
45、Table 3. This has the effect ofproducing higher or lower percentages of repeatability and reproducibility.412.1.3 Additional interlaboratory data are being obtained and will be added to future revisions.NOTE 6Test results were evaluated using Practice E691. Repeatability and reproducibility are here
46、in defined as 2.8 times the corresponding standarddeviation to obtain a 95% confidence level. Repeatability is the variability between test results within each laboratory, and reproducibility is the variabilitybetween test results from different laboratories.12.2 BiasNo statement of bias can be made
47、 for this test method since there is no standard reference material.3 Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requesting Research Report RR:C16-1022.4 Supporting data have been filed at ASTM International Headquarters and may be obtained by requestin
48、g Research Report RR:C16-1023.TABLE 1 Precision for Cellulose InsulationThree Specimens/FiveLaboratories Repeatability ReproducibilityR-Value(hft2F/Btu)MeanThickness(in.)r % of Mean R % of Mean11 4.21 0.4447 10.6 0.5808 13.822 7.31 1.1333 15.5 1.6572 22.730 9.47 0.7266 7.7 1.8799 19.8C1374 14513. Ke
49、ywords13.1 cellulose; cellulosic fiber; fibrous glass; installed thickness; insulation; loose fill; mineral fiber; pneumatically applied;thermal insulation; thicknessTABLE 2 Precision for Fiberglass InsulationTwo Specimens/ThreeLaboratories Repeatability ReproducibilityMaterial MeanThickness (in.) r % of Mean R % of MeanA 7.75 0.6261 8.1 0.9096 11.7B 8.22 1.1217 14.8 1.4425 17.6TABLE 3 Weight/FtWeight/ft2Product A Product BBag 1 Bag 2 Bag 1 Bag 2Laboratory 1 0.379 0.378 0.385 0.374Laboratory 2 0.391 0.396 0.386 0.373Laboratory 3 0.400 0.388
