ASTM E1783-96(2009)

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Designation:E1783 −96(Reapproved2009)
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 D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
tic Elastomers—Tension
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
thefullycuredelastomericalloyandthemovementcapabilities
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
of preformed architectural compression seals used for sealing
Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. The
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
preformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion.
Oven
This extrusion is either a membrane or tubular having an
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
internal baffle system produced continuously and longitudi-
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
nally throughout the material. These extrusions are secured in
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
or over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material.
and Elastomers by Impact
The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by this
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
mechanical or chemical attachment.
tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
NOTE 1—Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399.
D865 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heating in
1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural strip Air (Test Tube Enclosure)
D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration—
seals.
Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus
NOTE 2—The products described in this specification are manufactured
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
from thermoplastic elastomers defined as “fully cured elastomeric alloys”
an Ozone Controlled Environment
in Test Method D5048.
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
motive Applications
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
ness
tion only and are not considered standard.
D3183 Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Purposes from Products
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D5048 TestMethodforMeasuringtheComparativeBurning
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
Building Parts and Systems (Withdrawn 2011)
2. Referenced Documents
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1399 TestMethodforCyclicMovementandMeasuringthe
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural
Joint Systems
3. Terminology
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
3.1 Definitions: Terms defined in Terminology E631 will
on Serviceability.
prevail for terms not defined in this document.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1783 – 96 (2005). 3.1.1 architectural strip seal—a preformed membrane or
DOI: 10.1520/E1783-96R09.
tubular extrusion, manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric
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E1783−96(2009)
alloy, having flanges or other means of mechanically or 8.4.1 Cut all test specimens from the architectural strip seal
chemically securing it. sample. Except as otherwise specified in the applicable speci-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Joint is defined in Guide E577. fications or test methods given in Table 2, prepare the test
specimens in accordance with the requirements of Practice
4. Materials and Manufacture
D3183.
8.4.2 Prepare the test specimens for determining tensile
4.1 The architectural strip seal shall be a preformed extru-
strength and elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412)or
sion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy. This
Die D when the flat sections of a seal are too small for Die C.
alloy shall be classified under Classification D2000.
However, the requirements of Table 2 shall apply regardless of
5. Physical Requirements the die used.
8.4.3 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaque
fortensilestrengthandelongationtesting(TestMethodsD412)
form shall conform to the material requirements prescribed in
shall be parallel to the length of the die.
Table 1.
8.4.4 Prepare the test specimens for ozone resistance in
5.2 The finished architectural joint seal shall conform to the
accordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518, and wipe
material requirements prescribed in Table 2.
them with toluene before testing to remove surface contami-
nation.
5.3 The movement capabilities shall be established using
8.4.5 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
Test Method E1399.
for tear resistance testing (Test Method D624) shall be perpen-
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations dicular to the length of the die.
6.1 The size, shape, internal structure, and tolerances shall
9. Significance and Use
be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or
supplier.
9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specification
shall be those:
7. Workmanship, Color, and Appearance
9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane,
9.1.2 Extruded as tubular,
7.1 The architectural strip seal shall be free of defects in
9.1.3 With frames,
workmanship. Defects in the extrusion consist of the follow-
9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured,
ing:
9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured,
7.1.1 Holes,
9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applications, and
7.1.2 Air bubbles, and
9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.
7.1.3 Parts not conforming to 6.1.
9.2 This specification will give users, producers, building
7.2 The cross section of the seal shall be as agreed upon by
officials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifying
the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
material and performance characteristics of representative
7.3 The color of the seal shall be as agreed upon by the
specimens under common test conditions. This specification
purchaser and the producer or supplier.
will produce data on the following:
9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomeric
8. Specimen Preparation
alloy, and
8.1 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2°C
9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominal
(73 6 4°F).
joint width as defined under Test Method E1399.
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a relative humidity of 50 65%.
9.3 This specification compares similar architectural strip
seals but is not intended to reflect the system’s application.
8.3 Test Plaque Specimens:
8.3.1 Use equipment in accordance with Annex A1. “Similar” refers to the same type of architectural strip seal
within the same subsection under 9.1.
8.3.2 Produce 20 quality assurance test plaques in accor-
dance with Annex A2.
9.4 This specification does not provide information on the
following:
8.4 Strip Seal Specimens:
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 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Relative density @ 23°C (73°F) 0.95 ± 0.02 0.96 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 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 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 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
7× 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
Water absorption, max, % loss/gain 556677 D471
9.4.1 Durability of the architectural strip seal under actual 10.5.2 2.8 m (9 lf) of each specific size and cross section of
service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature the finished part.
on the strip seal;
11. T
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