1、Designation: E1783/E1783M 96 (Reapproved 2013)1Standard Specification forPreformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings andParking Structures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1783/E1783M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof original adoption o
2、r, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEUnits information was editorially corrected in September 2013.1. Scope1.1 This specif
3、ication covers the physical requirements forthe fully cured elastomeric alloy and the movement capabilitiesof preformed architectural compression seals used for sealingexpansion joints in buildings and parking structures. Thepreformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion.This extrusi
4、on is either a membrane or tubular having aninternal baffle system produced continuously and longitudi-nally throughout the material. These extrusions are secured inor over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material.The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by thismechanica
5、l or chemical attachment.NOTE 1Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399/E1399M.1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural stripseals.NOTE 2The products described in this specification are manufacturedfrom thermoplastic elastomers defined as “fully cured elastomeric alloys”i
6、n Test Method D5048.1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, eachsystem shall be used independently of the other. Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in
7、non-conformancewith the standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of 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 limitat
8、ions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression SetD412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD518 Test Method for Rubber DeteriorationSurfaceCracking (
9、Withdrawn 2007)3D573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-canized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersD746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plasticsand Elastomers by ImpactD792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (
10、Rela-tive Density) of Plastics by DisplacementD865 Test Method for RubberDeterioration by Heating inAir (Test Tube Enclosure)D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber DeteriorationCut Growth Using Ross Flexing ApparatusD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking inan Ozone Controlled Environmen
11、tD2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-motive ApplicationsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD3183 Practice for RubberPreparation of Pieces for TestPurposes from ProductsD5048 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative BurningCharacteristics and Resistance to Bu
12、rn-Through of SolidPlastics Using a 125-mm FlameE577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of RectilinearBuilding Parts and Systems (Withdrawn 2011)3E631 Terminology of Building Constructions1This specification 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 Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originallyapproved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E1783 96 (2009).DOI: 10.1520/E1783_E1783M-96R13E01.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, w
14、ww.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International, 100
15、Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1E1399/E1399M Test Method for Cyclic Movement andMeasuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths ofArchitectural Joint Systems3. Terminology3.1 Definitions: Terms defined in Terminology E631 willprevail for terms not defin
16、ed in this document.3.1.1 architectural strip seala preformed membrane ortubular extrusion, manufactured from a fully cured elastomericalloy, having flanges or other means of mechanically orchemically securing it.3.1.1.1 DiscussionJoint is defined in Guide E577.4. Materials and Manufacture4.1 The ar
17、chitectural strip seal shall be a preformed extru-sion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy. Thisalloy shall be classified under Classification D2000.5. Physical Requirements5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaqueform shall conform to the material requirements prescribe
18、d inTable 1.5.2 The finished architectural joint seal shall conform to thematerial requirements prescribed in Table 2.5.3 The movement capabilities shall be established usingTest Method E1399/E1399M.6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations6.1 The size, shape, internal structure, and tolerance
19、s shallbe as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer orsupplier.7. Workmanship, Color, and Appearance7.1 The architectural strip seal shall be free of defects inworkmanship. Defects in the extrusion consist of the follow-ing:7.1.1 Holes,7.1.2 Air bubbles, and7.1.3 Parts not conforming to 6.1.7
20、.2 The cross section of the seal shall be as agreed upon bythe purchaser and the producer or supplier.7.3 The color of the seal shall be as agreed upon by thepurchaser and the producer or supplier.8. Specimen Preparation8.1 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2C73 6 4F.8.2 Maintain laborato
21、ry at a relative humidity of 50 6 5%.8.3 Test Plaque Specimens:8.3.1 Use equipment in accordance with Annex A1.8.3.2 Produce 20 quality assurance test plaques in accor-dance with Annex A2.8.4 Strip Seal Specimens:8.4.1 Cut all test specimens from the architectural strip sealsample. Except as otherwi
22、se specified in the applicable speci-fications or test methods given in Table 2, prepare the testspecimens in accordance with the requirements of PracticeD3183.8.4.2 Prepare the test specimens for determining tensilestrength and elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412)orDie D when the flat section
23、s of a seal are too small for Die C.However, the requirements of Table 2 shall apply regardless ofthe die used.8.4.3 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens preparedfor tensile strength and elongation testing (Test Methods D412)shall be parallel to the length of the die.8.4.4 Prepare the test sp
24、ecimens for ozone resistance inaccordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518, and wipethem with toluene before testing to remove surface contami-nation.8.4.5 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens preparedfor tear resistance testing (Test Method D624) shall be perpen-dicular to the length of
25、the die.9. Significance and Use9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specificationshall be those:9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane,9.1.2 Extruded as tubular,9.1.3 With frames,9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured,9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured,9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applicat
26、ions, and9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.9.2 This specification will give users, producers, buildingofficials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifyingmaterial and performance characteristics of representativespecimens under common test conditions. This specificationwill pro
27、duce data on the following:9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomericalloy, and9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominaljoint width as defined under Test Method E1399/E1399M.TABLE 1 Requirements for Fully Cured Elastomeric Alloy Injection Molded PlaquesPropertyRequir
28、ementTest MethodType I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VITensile strength, min, MPa psi 13.8 2000 9.7 1400 7.2 1050 6.0 870 5.8 850 5.8 850 D412Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 3 80 3 73 3 70 3 67 3 64 3 D2240Relative densi
29、ty 23C 73F 0.95 0.02 0.96 0.02 0.97 0.02 0.97 0.02 0.97 0.02 0.97 0.02 D792100 % Modulus, min, MPa psi 6.1 890 3.8 550 2.8 400 2.2 320 1.9 280 1.9 280 D412Mass gain, max %, (24 h at 121C 23F ASTMNo. 3 Oil)60 75 80 90 95 95 D471E1783/E1783M 96 (2013)129.3 This specification compares similar architect
30、ural stripseals but is not intended to reflect the systems application.“Similar” refers to the same type of architectural strip sealwithin the same subsection under 9.1.9.4 This specification does not provide information on thefollowing:9.4.1 Durability of the architectural strip seal under actualse
31、rvice conditions, including the effects of cycled temperatureon the strip seal;9.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of aload on the functional parameters established by this specifi-cation;9.4.3 Shear and rotational movements of the specimen;9.4.4 Any other attributes of the specim
32、en, such as fireresistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration,watertightness, and so forth; andNOTE 3This specification addresses fully cured elastomeric alloys.Test Methods D395, D573, D1052, and D1149 are tests better suited forevaluating thermoset materials.9.4.5 Testing or c
33、ompatibility of substrates.9.5 This specification is intended to be used as only oneelement in the selection of an architectural strip seal for aparticular application. It is not intended as an independent passor fail acceptance procedure. Other standards shall be used inconjunction with this specif
34、ication to evaluate the importanceof other service conditions such as durability, structuralloading, and compatibility.10. Sampling10.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy injection moldedplaques shall be sampled and tested to determine materialconformance to Table 1.10.2 The finished part shall also
35、be sampled and tested todetermine whether the part conforms to the material require-ments given in Table 2, tolerances, design, and the producersfunctional parameters in accordance with Test Method E1399/E1399M.10.3 A lot of material shall consist of the following quantityfor each:10.3.1 A specified
36、 mass. Sample each lot.10.3.2 A cross section. Sample each lot.10.4 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:10.4.1 Take samples provided by the producer.10.4.2 Take samples at random from each shipment.10.5 A sample constitutes a minimum as required to per-form the tests but not less than the
37、 following:10.5.1 23 kg 50 lb of the fully cured elastomeric alloy inpellet form.10.5.2 2.8 m 9 lf of each specific size and cross section ofthe finished part.11. Test Methods11.1 Determine compliance of the fully cured elastomericalloy injection molded plaques with the requirements of Table1 by con
38、ducting the tests in accordance with the test methodsspecified.11.2 Determine compliance of the architectural strip sealmaterial with the requirements of Table 2 by conducting thetests in accordance with the test methods specified.11.3 Determine compliance with the manufacturers perfor-mance data by
39、 conducting tests in accordance with TestMethod E1399/E1399M.12. Acceptance12.1 The acceptance of the architectural strip seal shall bebased on one or more of the following procedures, whenspecified by the purchaser:12.1.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, thepurchaser shall be furni
40、shed certification that samples repre-senting each lot have been either tested or inspected, or both,as directed in this specification and that the requirements havebeen met. When specified in the purchase order or contract, areport of the test results from Table 1 and Table 2 shall befurnished.12.1
41、.2 When specified in the purchase order or contract,certified test results shall be provided by an independent testingagent.12.1.3 Testing by the purchaser of any or all properties shallbe in accordance with the provisions of this specification. Theresults shall be accompanied by a statement from an
42、 indepen-dent testing agent certifying that the material has beensampled, tested, and inspected in accordance with the provi-sions of this specification.TABLE 2 Material Requirements for Architectural Strip SealsPropertyRequirementTest MethodType I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VITensile stre
43、ngth, min, MPa psi 13.8 2000 9.7 1400 7.2 1050 6.0 870 5.8 850 5.8 850 D412Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 3 80 3 73 3 70 3 67 3 64 3 D2240Ozone resistance 1 ppm 100 h at 40C 104F7 magnificationno cracks no cracks no cracks no
44、cracks no cracks no cracks D792Compression set, % max, 22 h at 100C 212F 45 40 38 35 35 35 D412Compression set, % max, 70 h at 100C 212F 50 45 43 40 40 40 D471Heat aging, 70 h at 100C 212F change in: D865Hardness, Shore A, max, points (5 s delay) 333333Ultimate tensile strength max, % loss 555555Ult
45、imate elongation max, % lossTear resistance, min, N/mm lb/in. 45 257 30 171 20 114 20 114 20 114 20 114 D624Brittleness temperature, min, C F 61 78 62 80 60 76 56 69 63 81 63 81 D746Water absorption, max, % loss/gain 556677 D471E1783/E1783M 96 (2013)1313. Product Marking13.1 The architectural strip
46、seals shall be packaged forshipment in containers or on spools or pallets marked clearlywith the name of the producer or supplier, or both, size of theseal, lot number, ASTM specification numbers, and date ofmanufacture.14. Keywords14.1 architectural; buildings; joints; parking structures;seals; str
47、ip sealsANNEXES(Mandatory Information)A1. EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PRODUCE THE TEST PLAQUESA1.1 Injection Molder, with 1330 kN 150 tons of clamp-ing force, 170 to 225 g 6 to 8 oz maximum shot size, a 45 mm1.8 in. screw diameter, a screw length to diameter (L/D) ratioof 61 to 1 through 19 to 1, a maxim
48、um injection pressure of145 MPa 21 000 psi minimum, and the capability of settingan initial injection timer to 0.01 s accuracy.A1.2 Mold Temperature Control Equipment.A1.3 Two-Cavity Mold, capable of molding two 120 by 80by 3 mm 4.625 by 3.25 by 0.125 in. test plaques simultane-ously.A1.4 Heat-Resis
49、tant Gloves.A1.5 Side Cutters, to remove runners and sprue.A2. PLAQUE PROCESSINGA2.1 Use the following procedure when processing plaques:A2.2 Have the equipment calibrated at least once per yearby the equipment manufacturer or its authorized service agent.A2.3 Set the barrel temperature controllers, the cycle timers,and pressures in accordance with Table A2.1 and Table A2.2.A2.4 Perform a check o
