1、Designation: E 1399 97 (Reapproved 2005)Standard Test Method forCyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum andMaximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1399; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for architec-tural joint
3、 systems. This test method is intended for thefollowing uses for architectural joint systems:1.1.1 To verify movement capability information suppliedto the user by the producer,1.1.2 To standardize comparison of movement capability byrelating it to specified nominal joint widths,1.1.3 To determine t
4、he cyclic movement capability betweenspecified minimum and maximum joint widths without visualdeleterious effects, and1.1.4 To provide the user with graphic information, draw-ings or pictures in the test report, depicting them at minimum,maximum, and nominal joint widths during cycling.1.2 This test
5、 method is intended to be used only as part of aspecification or acceptance criterion due to the limited move-ments tested.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of
6、 thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C 719 Test Method for Ad
7、hesion and Cohesion of Elasto-meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (HockmanCycle)C 794 Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of ElastomericJoint SealantsC 962 Guide for Use of Elastomeric Joint Sealants3D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,and Bituminous Materials3E 577 Guide for D
8、imensional Coordination of RectilinearBuilding Parts and SystemsE 631 Terminology of Building ConstructionsIEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the InternationalSystem of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System3. Terminology3.1 Terms defined in Terminology E 631 will prevail forterms not defined in this
9、 document.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 architectural joint systemany filler or cover, exceptpoured or formed in place sealants, used to span, cover, fill, orseal a joint.NOTE 1Joint is defined in Guide E 577.3.2.2 compression sealan elastomeric extrusion, havingan interna
10、l baffle system produced continuously and longitu-dinally throughout the material having side walls withouthorizontal edge flaps.3.2.3 cyclic movementthe periodic change between thewidest and narrowest joint widths in an automatically mechani-cally controlled system.3.2.4 elastomeric membrane system
11、san elastomeric ex-trusion being either a baffled, single, or multi-layered systemincorporating horizontal edge flaps normally used with anosing material.3.2.5 fire barriersany material or material combination,when fire tested after cycling, designated to resist the passageof flame and hot gases thr
12、ough a movement joint.3.2.6 maximum joint widththe widest linear gap an archi-tectural joint system tolerates and performs its designedfunction without damaging its functional capabilities.1This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and is the direct
13、responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21on Serviceability.Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originallyapproved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E 1399 97 (2000).2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Servic
14、e at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Withdrawn.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.2.7 metallic systemsone or more m
15、etal componentsintegrated to perform the specific function of sealing orbridging a joint, or both.3.2.8 minimum joint widththe narrowest linear gap anarchitectural joint system tolerates and performs its designedfunction without damaging its functional capabilities.3.2.9 movement capabilitythe value
16、 obtained from thedifference between the widest and narrowest widths of a jointopening typically expressed in numerical values (mm or in.) ora percentage of the nominal value of the joint width.NOTE 2Nominal value is defined in IEEE/ASTM SI 10.3.2.10 preformed foam and spongesa porous elastomericope
17、n or closed cell material capable of being compressed andrecovering once the compressive force is removed.3.2.11 preformed sealant systema device composed of apreviously shaped or molded mixture of polymers, fillers, andpigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movementis expected; unlike
18、 caulking, it cures to a resilient solid (seeAppendix X1).NOTE 3Sealant is defined in Definitions D 1079.3.2.12 strip seala single or multi-layered elastomericextrusion, not having an internal baffle system producedcontinuously and longitudinally throughout the material, usedin conjunction with a co
19、mpatible frame(s).4. Significance and Use4.1 Types of architectural joint systems included in this testmethod are the following:4.1.1 Metallic systems,4.1.2 Compression seals,4.1.2.1 With frames, and4.1.2.2 Without frames,4.1.3 Strip seals,4.1.4 Preformed sealant systems (see Appendix X1),4.1.4.1 Wi
20、th frames, and4.1.4.2 Without frames,4.1.5 Preformed foams and sponges,4.1.5.1 Self-Expanding, and4.1.5.2 Nonexpanding,4.1.6 Fire barriers,4.1.6.1 Used as joint systems, and4.1.6.2 Used as a part of the joint system, and4.1.7 Elastomeric membrane systems,4.1.7.1 With nosing material(s), and4.1.7.2 W
21、ithout nosing material(s).4.2 This test method will assist users, producers, buildingofficials, code authorities, and others in verifying some perfor-mance characteristics of representative specimens of architec-tural joint systems under common test conditions. The follow-ing performance characteris
22、tics are verifiable:4.2.1 The maximum joint width,4.2.2 The minimum joint width, and4.2.3 The movement capability.4.3 This test compares similar architectural joint systems bycycling but does not accurately reflect the systems application.Similar refers to the same type of architectural system withi
23、nthe same subsection under 4.1.4.4 This test method does not provide information on:4.4.1 Durability of the architectural joint system underactual service conditions, including the effects of cycledtemperature on the joint system,4.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of aload on the
24、 functional parameters established by this testmethod,4.4.3 Rotational, vertical, and horizontal shear capabilitiesof the specimen,4.4.4 Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fireresistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration,watertightness, and so forth, and4.4.5 Testing
25、 or compatibility of substrates.4.5 This test method is only to be used as one element in theselection of an architectural joint system for a particularapplication. It is not intended as an independent pass/failacceptance procedure. In conjunction with this test method,other test methods are to be u
26、sed to evaluate the importance ofother service conditions such as durability, structural loading,and compatibility.5. Apparatus5.1 Testing Machine, capable of attaining specified maxi-mum and minimum joint widths.5.2 Measuring Device, capable of an accuracy of 0.25 60.013 mm (0.010 6 0.005 in.).5.3
27、Cyclic Device, capable of continual repetitious move-ment between two specified dimensions, equipped with anautomatic counter which records movement of the joint duringthe test.5.4 Mounting Plates, or other apparatus suitable to installthe specimen and undergo the test procedures.6. Safety Hazards6.
28、1 WarningTake proper precautions to protect the ob-servers in the event of any failure. If extreme pressures developduring this test, considerable energy and hazard are involved.In cases of failure, the hazard to personnel is less if a protectiveshield is used and protective eye wear worn. Do not pe
29、rmitpersonnel between the shield and equipment during the testprocedure.7. Sampling7.1 A lot of material consists of the quantity for each crosssection agreed upon by the user and the producer. Sample eachlot.7.2 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:7.2.1 Samples provided by the producer,
30、or7.2.2 Samples taken at random from each shipment.7.3 A sample constitutes a minimum length as required toperform the tests, but not less than 914.4 mm (36.00 in.).7.4 Producer specifies the following in mm (in.):7.4.1 Nominal joint width,7.4.2 Minimum joint width,7.4.3 Maximum joint width, and7.4.
31、4 Movement capability.E 1399 97 (2005)28. Test Specimens8.1 Cut the sample into nine specimens with a minimumlength as required to perform the tests, but not less than 101.6mm (4.00 in.).8.1.1 Condition the specimens according to the producersinstructions. If applicable, the producer will designate
32、attach-ment procedures, and:8.1.1.1 Substrate material(s), or8.1.1.2 Frame material(s).8.2 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2C (73 63F).9. Procedure9.1 Verifying Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths9.1.1 According to the producers instructions, attach onespecimen to the mounting plates formi
33、ng a parallel joint.9.1.2 Set the distance between the mounting plates equal tothe nominal joint width.9.1.3 Secure the specimen in the testing machine, accordingto the producers instructions, while maintaining parallelismand the specified nominal joint width.9.1.4 Maintaining parallelism, verify bo
34、th the minimumjoint width and the maximum joint width.9.1.4.1 Verify the minimum joint width by closing thespecimen in the testing machine until the producer specifiedminimum joint width is attained, or a failure (see AppendixX2) is noted in the architectural joint system. Repeat 9.1.1-9.1.4 for two
35、 other specimens. Fire barriers are not required tohave multiple samples tested if this test method is used tofatigue the test specimen before fire testing it.9.1.4.2 Verify the maximum joint width by expanding thespecimen in the testing machine until the producer specifiedminimum joint is attained,
36、 or a failure is noted in thearchitectural joint system. Repeat 9.1.1-9.1.4 for two otherspecimens. Fire barriers are not required to have multiplesamples tested if this test method is used to fatigue the testspecimen before fire testing it.9.1.5 Specimen failure is indicated by the inability to mee
37、tthe minimum or maximum joint width criteria that is specifiedin 7.4 or the appearance of a condition that in the judgement ofthe laboratory will affect the performance of the test specimen(see Appendix X2.2).9.1.6 Record the specified dimension in 9.1 being verifiedand all data to the nearest 0.10
38、mm (0.004 in.) at which the testwas terminated.9.1.7 Describe failed specimens in detail using photographs,if necessary, to clarify the descriptions.9.1.8 Note failed specimen measurements with an asterisk.9.2 Verifying Cyclic Movement:9.2.1 Standard machine speeds are 1 r/m, 10 r/m, and 30r/min.9.2
39、.2 The maximum time duration of the specimen at restduring cyclic movement is 4 s.9.2.3 Follow procedures in 9.1.1 and 9.1.2.9.2.4 According to the producers instructions, while main-taining parallelism and the nominal joint width, secure thespecimen in the cyclic device.9.2.5 Maintaining parallelis
40、m, cycle the specimen until thenumber of cycles required for the specified class in Table 1 (seeAppendix X3) are recorded on the counter or until a failure isnoted. Repeat 9.2.3-9.2.6 for two other specimens. Fire barriersare not required to have multiple samples tested if this testmethod is used to
41、 fatigue the test specimen before fire testingit.9.2.6 Specimen failure is indicated by the inability to cyclebetween the designated joint widths or the appearance of acondition that in the judgment of the laboratory will affect theperformance of the test specimen (see Appendix X2.2).9.2.7 Record th
42、e number of cycles at which the test wasterminated.9.2.8 Describe failed specimens in detail using photographs,if necessary, to clarify the description.10. Calculation10.1 Ascertain the minimum joint width by using 10.1.1 or10.1.2, as applicable.10.1.1 If the test specimens meet the criteria in 7.4.
43、2,express that value.10.1.2 If any test specimen does not meet the criteria in7.4.2, average the recorded measurements in 9.1.6 and expressthat value.10.2 Ascertain the maximum joint width by using 10.2.1 or10.2.2, as applicable.10.2.1 If the test specimens meet the criteria in 7.4.3,express that va
44、lue.10.2.2 If any test specimen does not meet the criteria in7.4.3, average the recorded measurements in 9.2.6 and expressthat value.10.3 Ascertain the movement capability by using 10.3.1 or10.3.2, as applicable.10.3.1 If the test specimens meet the criteria in 7.4.4,express that value.10.3.2 If any
45、 test specimen does not meet the criteria in7.4.4, calculate the movement capability, using the equation:Wmax2 Wmin5 Mwhere:Wmin= minimum joint width (10.1),Wmax= maximum joint width (10.2), andM = movement capability.Express the resulting value.10.4 The following nomenclature expresses the movement
46、capability:M, Wmin, WmaxTABLE 1 Cycling RequirementsClass MovementMinimumNumber ofCyclesCycling Rates (cpm)I Thermal 500 less than or equal to 1II Wind Sway 500 greater than or equal to 10III Seismic 100 greater than or equal to 30100 greater than or equal to 30IV Combined followed by400 greater tha
47、n or equal to 10E 1399 97 (2005)3for example, information:M 5 50.8 mm 2.00 in.!Wmin5 38.1 mm 1.50 in.!Wmax5 88.9 mm 3.50 in.!or, for example, expressions:50.8 mm, 38.1 mm, 88.9 mm2.00 in., 1.50 in., 3.50 in.!10.5 Contraction movements will always be expressed asnegative numbers and expansion movemen
48、ts as positive num-bers because they express direction and magnitude of move-ment.10.5.1 Calculate numerical contraction movement as fol-lows:Wmin2 Wnom5 Cwhere:Wnom= nominal joint width (7.4.1), andC = allowable contraction related to nominal jointwidth.10.5.2 Calculate numerical expansion movement
49、 as fol-lows:Wmax2 Wnom5 Ewhere E = allowable expansion related to nominal jointwidth.10.6 The following nomenclature expresses numerical con-traction and expansion movements:Wnom, C, Efor example, information:Wnom5 50.8 mm 2.00 in.!C 5212.7 mm 20.50 in.!E 5 38.1 mm 1.50 in.!or, for example, expressions:50.8 mm, 212.7 mm, 38.1 mm2.00 in., 20.50 in., 1.50 in.!10.7 Calculate the contraction and expansion percentages.10.7.1 The contraction percentage formula is as follows:C/Wnom! 3 100 % 5 Cpwhere Cp= contraction percentage related to nominal jointwidth
