ASTM E1783-96(2005)

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Designation: E1783 – 96 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings and
Parking Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1783; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, 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.
1. Scope D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
Cracking
thefullycuredelastomericalloyandthemovementcapabilities
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
of preformed architectural compression seals used for sealing
Oven
expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. The
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
preformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion.
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
This extrusion is either a membrane or tubular having an
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
internal baffle system produced continuously and longitudi-
and Elastomers by Impact
nally throughout the material. These extrusions are secured in
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
or over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material.
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by this
D865 TestMethodforRubber—DeteriorationbyHeatingin
mechanical or chemical attachment.
Air (Test Tube Enclosure)
NOTE 1—Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399.
D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration—
1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural strip Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus
seals. D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking
in an Ozone Controlled Environment
NOTE 2—The products described in this specification are manufactured
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
from thermoplastic elastomers defined as “fully cured elastomeric alloys”
motive Applications
in Test Method D5048.
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
Hardness
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D3183 Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test
only.
Purposes from Products
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D5048 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burn-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ing Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Solid Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Building Parts and Systems
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
2. Referenced Documents
E1399 Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring
2.1 ASTM Standards:
the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths ofArchitectural
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
Joint Systems
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
plastic Elastomers—Tension
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: Terms defined in Terminology E631 will
prevail for terms not defined in this document.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
3.1.1 architectural strip seal—a preformed membrane or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
tubular extrusion, manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric
on Serviceability.
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
alloy, having flanges or other means of mechanically or
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E1783 – 96 (2000).
chemically securing it.
DOI: 10.1520/E1783-96R05.
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E1783 – 96 (2005)
NOTE 3—Joint is defined in Guide E577.
8.4.2 Prepare the test specimens for determining tensile
strength and elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412)or
4. Materials and Manufacture
Die D when the flat sections of a seal are too small for Die C.
4.1 The architectural strip seal shall be a preformed extru-
However, the requirements of Table 2 shall apply regardless of
sion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy. This
the die used.
alloy shall be classified under Classification D2000.
8.4.3 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
fortensilestrengthandelongationtesting(TestMethodsD412)
5. Physical Requirements
shall be parallel to the length of the die.
5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaque 8.4.4 Prepare the test specimens for ozone resistance in
form shall conform to the material requirements prescribed in accordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518, and wipe
Table 1. them with toluene before testing to remove surface contami-
5.2 The finished architectural joint seal shall conform to the nation.
material requirements prescribed in Table 2. 8.4.5 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
5.3 The movement capabilities shall be established using
for tear resistance testing (Test Method D624) shall be perpen-
Test Method E1399. dicular to the length of the die.
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
9. Significance and Use
6.1 The size, shape, internal structure, and tolerances shall
9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specification
be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or
shall be those:
supplier.
9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane;
9.1.2 Extruded as tubular;
7. Workmanship, Color, and Appearance
9.1.3 With frames;
7.1 The architectural strip seal shall be free of defects in 9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured;
workmanship. Defects in the extrusion consist of the follow-
9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured;
ing: 9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applications; and
7.1.1 Holes;
9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.
7.1.2 Air bubbles; and 9.2 This specification will give users, producers, building
7.1.3 Parts not conforming to 6.1.
officials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifying
7.2 The cross section of the seal shall be as agreed upon by material and performance characteristics of representative
the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
specimens under common test conditions. This specification
7.3 The color of the seal shall be as agreed upon by the will produce data on the following:
purchaser and the producer or supplier.
9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomeric
alloy; and
8. Specimen Preparation
9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominal
8.1 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2°C (73 6 joint width as defined under Test Method E1399.
9.3 This specification compares similar architectural strip
4°F).
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a relative humidity of 5065%. seals but is not intended to reflect the system’s application.
“Similar” refers to the same type of architectural strip seal
8.3 Test Plaque Specimens:
8.3.1 Use equipment per Annex A1. within the same subsection under 9.1.
9.4 This specification does not provide information on the
8.3.2 Produce 20 quality assurance test plaques in accor-
dance with Annex A2. following:
8.4 Strip Seal Specimens: 9.4.1 Durability of the architectural strip seal under actual
8.4.1 Cut all test specimens from the architectural strip seal service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature
sample. Except as otherwise specified in the applicable speci- on the strip seal;
fications or test methods given in Table 2, prepare the test 9.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of a
specimens in accordance with the requirements of Practice load on the functional parameters established by this specifi-
D3183. cation;
TABLE 1 Requirements for Fully Cured Elastomeric Alloy Injection Molded Plaques
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa (psi) 13.8 (2000) 9.7 (1400) 7.2 (1050) 6.0 (870) 5.8 (850) 5.8 (850) D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 6380 6373 6370 6367 6364 6 3 D2240
Relative density @ 23°C (73°F) 0.95 6 0.02 0.96 6 0.02 0.97 6 0.02 0.97 6 0.02 0.97 6 0.02 0.97 6 0.02 D792
100 % Modulus, min, MPa (psi) 6.1 (890) 3.8 (550) 2.8 (400) 2.2 (320) 1.9 (280) 1.9 (280) D412
Mass gain, max %, (24 h at 121°C (23°F) ASTM 60 75 80 90 95 95 D471
No. 3 Oil)
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TABLE 2 Material Requirements for Architectural Strip Seals
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa (psi) 13.8 (2000) 9.7 (1400) 7.2 (1050) 6.0 (870) 5.8 (850) 5.8 (850) D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 6380 6373 6370 6367 6364 6 3 D2240
Ozone resistance 1 ppm 100 h at 40°C (104°F) no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks D792
73 magnification
Compression set, % max, 22 h at 100°C (212°F) 45 40 38 35 35 35 D412
Compression set, % max, 70 h at 100°C (212°F) 50 45 43 40 40 40 D471
Heat aging, 70 h at 100°C (212°F) change in: D865
Hardness, Shore A, max, points (5 s delay) 333333
Ultimate tensile strength max, % loss 555555
Ultimate elongation max, % loss 555555
Tear resistance, min, N/mm (lb/in.) 45 (257) 30 (171) 20 (114) 20 (114) 20 (114) 20 (114) D624
Brittleness temperature, min, °C (°F) −61 (−78) −62 (−80) −60 (−76) −56 (−69) −63 (−81) −63 (−81) D746
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