ASTM F2199-09(2014)

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Designation: F2199 − 09 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Test Method for
Determining Dimensional Stability of Resilient Floor Tile
after Exposure to Heat
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2199; 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 Long term appearance of the installed floor is also dependent
on but not limited to the ability of the tile to resist shrinkage
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the change
duetointernalstressrelief.Thistestmethodisusedtomeasure
inlineardimensionsofresilientfloortileafterexposuretoheat.
the ability of floor tile to retain its original dimensions
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
following exposure to heat simulating a long service life at
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
reasonable and expected temperatures.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
5. Apparatus
and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1 Mechanical Convection-Type Oven, or equivalent, ca-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the pableofmaintainingatemperatureof180 63.6°F(82 62°C),
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- with inside dimensions large enough to hold several tiles
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- horizontally on aluminum exposure plates.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.2 Specimen Exposure Plates, consisting of flat 14–gage,
0.0625–in. (1.6–mm), thick aluminum. The aluminum expo-
2. Referenced Documents
sure plates may be contained in a rack, either fixed in or
2.1 ASTM Standards:
removablefromtherack,andshouldbeatleast1in.(25.4mm)
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
larger in each linear dimension than the linear dimension of the
ASTM Test Methods
specimen tested. If contained in a rack, the spacing between
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
each plate shouldbe at least 0.625–in. (16–mm).The rack shall
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
be constructed with all four sides open.
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
5.3 Block and Dial Gage Assembly, as described in Test
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
Method F2055.
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
5.4 ForcedAir Cooling (Fan, Blower, etc.), may be used for
3. Terminology
accelerating specimen conditioning before heating and after
cooling exposure to ensure proper equilibrium of test specimen
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F141
(see 6.1 and 7.1).
unless otherwise indicated.
6. Test Specimen
4. Significance and Use
6.1 The test specimen consists of a resilient floor tile.
4.1 The final appearance of an installed tile floor depends
Typical floor tile dimensions are 9 by 9 in. (229 by 229 mm) or
upon several factors. These include but are not limited to size
12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). Other sizes in square or
and squareness of the tile, the quality of joint cut, the quality
rectangular dimensions may also be tested.
and preparation of the subfloor and the skill of the installer.
7. Conditioning
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
7.1 Aconditioned room maintained at a temperature of 73.4
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
Methods - Performance.
Current edition approved May 1, 2014. Published June 2014. Originally
8. Procedure
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2199-09. DOI:
10.1520/F2199-09R14.
8.1 Reference Plates—Different tile sizes, with respective
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
reference plates, can be specified if the size and squareness
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
apparatus is designed to handle the testing and measurement of
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. alternate sizes.
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F2199 − 09 (2014)
8.2 Conditioning Before Exposure—Condition the speci- D 2 D
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mens at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative D
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humidity for not less than 24 h prior to starting the test unless
where:
otherwise specified.
D = the average final length, and
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8.3 Conditions for Measurement—Measure the tile speci-
D = the average initial length.
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men (6.1) in the conditioning room (7.1).
10. Precautions
8.4 Calibration of Block and Dial Gage Indicators—
10.1 While no supporting data exist, it is important that the
Calibrate the block and dial gage indicators as indicated inTest
aluminum exposure plates for supporting the specimen be kept
Method F2055.
smooth and polished so that surface friction does not interfere
8.5 Initial Measurement—Place the tile specimen, after
with free shrinkage or growth of the specimens. The plates
conditioning (8.2), on the block and dial gage assembly (5.3)
must be flat and free of convex or concave warp.
face up and measure in the machine direction (MD), if
10.2 Foranytypeofblockanddialgage,caremustbetaken
identifiable, and the across machine direction (AMD), if
so that the tile is properly seated against the base horizontal
identifiable, according to the procedure in Test Method F2055.
index guide when a specific measurement is being taken. Tile
These points shall be marked as a reference on the tile so that
with concave or convex edges can easily be read incorrectly.
the final measurements will be made at the same exact
locations. Measure the tile according to Test Method F2055
10.3 The zero setting of the multiple dial indicators should
and eliminating the squareness measurement step.
becheckedpriorto,duringuse(ifalargequantityofspecimens
are to be tested), and at the conclusion of the test (see 8.4).
8.6 Exposure—Place the tile specimen face up in the expo-
sure rack (5.2) on the aluminum exposure plates. Position the
10.4 All foreign matter or loose particles must be removed
plates on racks in the heated cabinet (5.1)at180 6 3.6°F (82
from the edges of the tile and from the angle between the block
6 2°C) for 6 6 0.25 h. Expose the four open sides of the rack
base and the horizontal index guide prior to making measure-
to the direction of the airflow within the cabinet so that the
ments. A simple brush-off by hand of each edge is usually
circulating air passes freely over the tile specimens.
sufficient.
8.7 Conditioning after Exposure—Remove the tile/plate 10.5 Each dial gage foot must be flat, no rounded or worn
assembly from the oven cabinet (5.1). Allow the assembly to surfaces.
condition at room temperature (7.1) for at least 24 h. Wear
10.6 When making
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