ASTM D7116-16(2021)

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Designation: D7116 −16 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Specification for
Joint Sealants, Hot Applied, Jet Fuel Resistant Types, for
Portland Cement Concrete Pavements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7116; 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 crete and Asphalt Joints
D5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied,
1.1 This specification covers joint and crack sealants of the
for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements and Portland
hot-applied type intended for use in sealing joints and cracks in
Cement Concrete Pavements
portland cement concrete in areas that are subject to fuel
2.2 Federal Specification:
spillage.
SS-S-1614A
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard.
3. General Requirements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.1 The sealant, when in place, shall form a resilient and
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
cohesive compound that shall effectively seal joints in concrete
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
throughout repeated cycles of expansion and contraction, and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
againsttheinfiltrationofmoisture,fuel,andincompressibles.It
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
shall not, at ambient temperatures, flow from the joint or be
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
picked up by vehicle tires. The material shall be capable of
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
being brought to a uniform pouring consistency suitable for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
completely filling the joints without inclusion of large air holes
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
or discontinuities and without damage to the material. It shall
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
remain relatively unchanged in application characteristics for
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
at least6hatthe recommended application temperature in the
field.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Classification
D36/D36M Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen
4.1 Type I—Ajoint sealant which is resilient and capable of
(Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
maintaining an effective seal in hot to moderate climates.
D3569 Specification for Joint Sealant, Hot-Applied,
Material is tested for low-temperature performance at –18 °C
Elastomeric, Jet-Fuel-Resistant-Type for Portland Cement
using 50 % extension (see Specification D3569).
Concrete Pavements (Withdrawn 2006)
D5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack 4.2 Type II—A joint sealant capable of maintaining an
Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
effective seal in hot to moderate climates. Material is tested for
D5249 Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold- low-temperature performance at –18 °C using 50 % extension.
and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland-Cement Con-
Special tests are included (see Federal Specification SS-S-
1614A).
4.3 Type III—A joint sealant capable of maintaining an
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
effective seal in most climates experiencing moderate to cold
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.33 on
temperatures. Material is tested for low-temperature perfor-
Formed In-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements.
Current edition approved May 1, 2021. Published May 2021. Originally mance at –29 °C using 50 % extension.
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as D7116 – 16. DOI:
NOTE 1—It is the responsibility of the user agency to determine which
10.1520/D7116-16R21.
type is most applicable to their conditions.
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D7116 − 16 (2021)
5. Physical Requirements recommended maximum heating temperature within the re-
quired1hof time, as stated in Practice D5167. The heating
5.1 Maximum Heating Temperature—The maximum heat-
time for each type of sealant as well as the start of the heating
ing temperature is the highest temperature to which a sealant
time shall be as specified in Table 1.
can be heated and still conform to all the requirements
specified herein. For purposes of testing as specified
7. Test Methods
hereinafter,theapplicationtemperatureshallbethesameasthe
maximum heating temperature. The maximum heating tem-
7.1 Specimen Conditioning—Condition all specimens at
perature shall be set forth by the manufacturer, shall be shown
standard laboratory conditions as specified in Test Methods
on all containers, and shall be provided to the testing agency
D5329 prior to beginning any testing.The time of conditioning
before any laboratory tests are begun. The maximum heating
shall be as specified in Table 1.
temperature shall be a minimum of 11 °C higher than the
7.2 Cone Penetration—Determine cone penetration accord-
manufacturer’s recommended application temperature.
ing to Test Methods D5329 for cone penetration, non-
5.2 The preparation requirements for each sealant are listed
immersed.
in Table 1.
7.3 Cone Penetration, Fuel Immersed—Use Test Methods
5.3 Sealant shall conform to the requirements prescribed in
D5329.
Table 2.
7.4 Aged Cone Penetration Retention—Use Test Methods
6. Sampling and Heating D5329 except as stated below.
7.4.1 After conditioning, the specimen shall be placed in a
6.1 Sampling:
forced-draft oven maintained at 70 6 1 °C for 72 6 1h
6.1.1 Samples may be taken at the plant or warehouse prior
uncovered.
to delivery or at the time of delivery, at the option of the
7.4.2 The specimen shall then be removed from the oven
purchaser. If sampling is done prior to shipment, the inspector
and conditioned at standard laboratory conditions for 1 h
representingthepurchasershallhavefreeaccesstothematerial
followed by conditioning in a 25 6 0.1 °C bath for 1 to 1 ⁄2 h.
to be sampled. The inspector shall be afforded all reasonable
7.4.3 Test for cone penetration and determine result. This is
facilities for inspection and sampling which shall be conducted
the aged cone penetration.
so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the
7.4.4 Determine the aged cone penetration retention using
works.
the following formula:
6.1.2 Samples shall consist of one of the manufacturer’s
original sealed containers selected at random from the lot or
Aged Cone Penetration
Aged Cone Penetration Retention% 5 3100
batch of finished material.Abatch or lot shall be considered as
Cone Penetration
all finished material that was manufactured simultaneously or
(1)
continuously as a unit between the time of compounding and
7.5 Determine the softening point according to Test Method
the time of packaging or placing in shipping containers.
D36/D36M.
6.1.3 Obtain the sealant portion for testing from the selected
manufacturer’s original sealed container in accordance with
7.6 Bond, Non-Immersed—Determinethebondaccordingto
Practice D5167.The sample portion added to and heated in the
Test Methods D5329 for bond, non-immersed.
melter shall weigh as specified in Table 1. Both pots of the
7.6.1 After final scrubbing and blotting specified in Test
melter described in Practice D5167 shall be used for samples
Methods D5329, air dry the blocks on their 25.4 mm by
exceeding 1250 g and each pot shall contain at least 625 g but
50.8 mm ends at standard laboratory conditions for 1 h 6
not more than 850 g.
10 min prior to pouring bond specimens.
7.6.2 Immediately after drying the blocks as in 7.6.1,
6.2 Heating—Heat the material in accordance with Practice
assemble the blocks with spacers as specified in Test Methods
D5167.
D5329 so the opening between the blocks will form a cured
6.2.1 The oil bath in the melter shall be heated to a
sealant block that is 12.7 6 0.1 mm wide.
temperature between the sealant’s maximum heating tempera-
ture and 20 °C above the sealant’s maximum heating tempera- 7.6.3 After pouring material into the block opening, condi-
ture. (Never allow the oil temperature to exceed 288 °C.) Add tion the specimen as in 7.1.After conditioning, remove spacers
the sealant to the melter according to the instructions in and trim off excess material with a hot knife, being careful not
Practice D5167.After the sample has been added to the melter, to pull sealant from the block. Condition the test specimens not
regulate the oil temperature within the listed temperature limits less than 4 h at the temperature specified in Table 2 for the
while raising the sealant’s temperature to manufacturer’s specific type of sealant. Immediately extend the specimen to
TABLE 1 Preparation Requirements
Type I Type II Type III
Sample Size 2550 ± 50 g 1600 ± 50 g 1600 ± 50 g
Start and Duration of Heating Time 6 h from the start of 3
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