ASTM E2134-01

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Designation: E 2134 – 01
Standard Test Method for
Evaluating the Tensile-Adhesion Performance of an Exterior
Insulation and Finish System (EIFS)
This provisional standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2134; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption.
1. Scope 3.2.3 specimen—the entire assembled unit cut from the
sample and submitted for test as described in Section 7.
1.1 This test method evaluates the tensile-adhesion perfor-
3.2.4 tensile-adhesion strength—the ultimate strength in
mance of an exterior insulation and finish System (EIFS) or its
tension normal to the plane of the system.
individual components by two different procedures: Procedure
A, Dry Conditioning and Testing of Specimens; and Procedure
4. Summary of Test Method
B, Wet Conditioning and Testing of Specimens.
4.1 Specimensaretestedbyapplyingtensileloadsnormalto
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
the plane of the system in a controlled environment to
standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for
determine the tensile adhesion of the system or individual
information only.
components of the system, of both.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5. Significance and Use
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1 Maintenance of adequate tensile adhesion of EIFS
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
components to each other, and to the substrate are essential for
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
long term performance of the system.
5.2 The tensile-adhesion properties obtained by this test
2. Referenced Documents
method are not purported to be representative of wind load or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 other structural and moisture related properties of the EIFS
E 4 Practice for Force Verification of Testing Machines
wall assembly. Tensile-adhesion properties using this test
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
method are used as one of the factors in evaluating substrates
2.2 EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA):
and to compare adhesives.
Guideline Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish
Systems, Class PB
6. Apparatus
6.1 Tensile Test Machine, capable of producing a tensile
3. Terminology
load on the test specimen at a constant cross-head rate of 1.5
3.1 Definitions:
mm/min (0.05 in./min).
3.1.1 For definitions of general terms relating to building
6.2 Load Measuring Device, calibrated according to Prac-
construction used in this test method, see Terminology E 631.
tice E 4, the test machine load measuring device shall be
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to this Standard:
capable of measuring the load to an accuracy of6 1 % of the
3.2.1 adhesion—the state in which two surfaces are held
maximum load applied to the test specimen.
together by forces at the interface.
6.3 Loading Fixtures— The loading fixtures shall be self-
3.2.2 cohesion—the molecular attraction that holds a body
aligning and shall not apply eccentric loads. The loading
together. The internal strength of a material.
fixtures shall be a minimum of 12.0-mm (0.5-in.)-thick metal
blocks to keep the bonded facings essentially flat under the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
maximum applied load. The size of the loading blocks shall be
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
not less than the bonded area of the test specimen.
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
6.4 Temperature Control Chamber—A room or chamber
Current edition approved Feb. 10, 2001. Published May 2001. Originally
published as PS 72–98. Last previous edition PS 72–98. capable of maintaining 236 3°C (756 5°F) and 5065%
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
relative humidity.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.11.
6.5 Containers, corrosion resistant containers of sufficient
Available from EIMA, 3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270, Morrow, GA
size to hold specimens.
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E 2134
conditions, conditions simulating system breach (that is, cracking), or
7. Sample Preparation
actual field exposure.
7.1 Prepare one sample for each test condition described in
9.2 After the specified exposure period, condition samples
Sections 9, 10, and 11. Samples shall be not less than 150 by
prior to testing dry or wet according to Sections 10 or 11,
200 mm (6 by 8 in.) in size, such that, six test specimens no
respectively.
smaller than 50 by 50 mm (2 by 2 in.) can be cut from each
sample after the specified sample conditioning. Samples may
10. Procedure A—Dry Conditioning and Testing of
be cut from larger sheets for ease of system fabrication.
Specimens
NOTE 1—As required above, test specimen size shall not be smaller
10.1 Dry Conditioning— Condition all samples prior to
than 50 by 50 mm (2 by 2 in.). However, as test specimen size increases,
testing in a dry state. Condition samples for seven days at a
axial loading eccentricities become greater and can compromise the
constant 236 3°C (736 5°F) and 506 5 % relative humidity.
accuracy of the test results. To limit the effect of eccentricities, maximum
Dry conditioning may be omitted for new samples that have
test sample size should be limited to about 76 by 76 mm (3 by 3 in.).
been cured according to Section 8.
7.2 Apply the adhesive in a uniform, continuous layer, such
10.2 Test Specimen Preparation—Prepare six 50 by 50 mm
that the measured tensile load is representative of a fully
(2 by 2 in.) test specimens from each 150 by 200 mm (6 by 8
bonded 50 by 50 mm (2 by 2 in.) test specimen. Apply the
in.) sample by sawing with a dry saw blade capable of
specified amount of adhesive. Smooth-out the adhesive using a
dry-cutting the sample with negligible test specimen distur-
flat trowel to ensure a uniform, continuous layer.
bance.Samplesdamagedduringpreparationshallnotbetested.
7.3 SamplesconditionedwetunderSection11orexposedto
10.3 Test Procedure—Attach the loading fixtures to the test
optional environmental conditioning under Section 9 may
specimens. For test specimens bonded to loading fixtures, use
optionally have their back-sides protected from moisture using
a paste consistency epoxy to avoid penetration of epoxy into
minimum0.4-mm(0.015-in.)-thickaluminumfoilbenthalfthe
the test plane (see Note 4). Take care during epoxy application
distance up each edge of the sample. Following application of
such that epoxy does not squeeze-out from between fixtures
the aluminum foil, all four sample edges shall be dipped in hot
and coat specimen sides, thereby potentially increasing the
wax to protect the edge from ingress of moisture.
measured tensile-adhesion load.
7.4 For system testing, each sample shall consist of a
substrate, adhesive, 25 mm (1 in.)-thick insulation board, NOTE 4—EPOWELD Extra Fast Setting Epoxy (PartsAand B), PartA
(Reorder No. 04001-A) and Part B (Reorder No. 04001-B) has given
reinforced base coat, primer (if used) and a finish coat.
suitable results when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
7.5 For testing the interface between the substrate and
tions.Afteruse,placeloadingfixturesinovenat204°C(400°F)for1hfor
adhesive, each sample shall consist of a substrate and adhesive
easy cleaning with scraper.
only.
10.3.1 Place loading fixtures in position without ec
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