ASTM F2199-02(2008)

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Designation:F2199–02 (Reapproved 2008)
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 on but not limited to the ability of the tile to resist shrinkage
due to internal stress relief.This test method is used to measure
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the change
the ability of floor tile to retain its original dimensions
inlineardimensionsofresilientfloortileafterexposuretoheat.
following exposure to heat simulating a long service life at
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units shall be regarded
reasonable and expected temperatures.
as the standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5. Apparatus
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1 Mechanical Convection-Type Oven, or equivalent, ca-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
pableofmaintainingatemperatureof180 63.6°F(82 62°C),
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
with inside dimensions large enough to hold several tiles
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
horizontally on aluminum exposure plates.
2. Referenced Documents 5.2 Specimen Exposure Plates, consisting of flat 14–gage,
0.0625–in. (1.6–mm), thick aluminum. The aluminum expo-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
sure plates may be contained in a rack, either fixed in or
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
removablefromtherack,andshouldbeatleast1in.(25.4mm)
ASTM Test Methods
larger in each linear dimension than the linear dimension of the
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
specimen tested. If contained in a rack, the spacing between
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
each plate should be at least 0.625–in. (16–mm).The rack shall
F141 Terminology Relating to Resilient Floor Coverings
be constructed with all four sides open.
F536 Test Method for Size of Resilient Floor Tile by Dial
5.3 Block and Dial Gage Assembly, as described in Test
Gage Method
Method F536 or F2055.
F2055 Test Method for Size and Squareness of Resilient
5.4 ForcedAir Cooling (Fan, Blower, etc.), may be used for
Floor Tile by Dial Gage Method
accelerating specimen conditioning before heating and after
3. Terminology cooling exposure to ensure proper equilibrium of test specimen
(see 6.1 and 7.1).
3.1 Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F141
unless otherwise indicated.
6. Test Specimen
4. Significance and Use
6.1 The test specimen consists of a resilient floor tile.
Typical floor tile dimensions are 9 by 9 in. (229 by 229 mm) or
4.1 The final appearance of an installed tile floor depends
12 by 12 in. (305 by 305 mm). Other sizes in square or
upon several factors. These include but are not limited to size
rectangular dimensions may also be tested.
and squareness of the tile, the quality of joint cut, the quality
and preparation of the subfloor and the skill of the installer.
7. Conditioning
Long term appearance of the installed floor is also dependent
7.1 Aconditioned room maintained at a temperature of 73.4
6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative humidity.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF06onResilient
Floor Coverings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F06.30 on Test
8. Procedure
Methods - Performance.
8.1 Reference Plates—Different tile sizes, with respective
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2008. Published December 2008. Originally
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F2199-02. DOI: reference plates, can be specified if the size and squareness
10.1520/F2199-02R08.
apparatus is designed to handle the testing and measurement of
Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
alternate sizes.
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F2199–02 (2008)
8.2 Conditioning Before Exposure—Condition the speci-
where:
mens at 73.4 6 1.8°F (23 6 1°C) and 50 6 5 % relative
D = the average final length, and
f
humidity for not less than 24 h prior to starting the test unless
D = the average initial length.
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otherwise specified.
10. Precautions
8.3 Conditions for Measurement—Measure the tile speci-
10.1 While no supporting data exist, it is important that the
men (6.1) in the conditioning room (7.1).
aluminum exposure plates for supporting the specimen be kept
8.4 Calibration of Block and Dial Gage Indicators—
smooth and polished so that surface friction does not interfere
Calibrate the block and dial gage indicators as indicated inTest
with free shrinkage or growth of the specimens. The plates
Method F536 or F2055.
must be flat and free of convex or concave warp.
8.5 Initial Measurement—Place the tile specimen, after
10.2 For any type of block and dial gage, care must be taken
conditioning (8.2), on the block and dial gage assembly (5.3)
so that the tile is properly seated against the base horizontal
face up and measure in the machine direction (MD), if
index guide when a specific measurement is being taken. Tile
identifiable, and the across machine direction (AMD), if
with concave or convex edges can easily be read incorrectly.
identifiable,accordingtotheprocedureinTestMethodF536or
10.3 The zero setting of the multiple dial indicators should
F2055. These points shall be marked as a reference on the tile
becheckedpriorto,duringuse(ifalargequantityofspecimens
so that the final measurements will be made at the same exact
are to be tested), and at the conclusion of the test (see 8.4).
locations. Measure the tile according to Test Method F536 or
10.4 All foreign matter or loose particles must be removed
F2055 and eliminating the squareness measurement step.
from the edges of the tile and from the angle between the block
8.6 Exposure—Place the tile specimen face up in the
base and the horizontal index guide prior to making measure-
exposure rack (5.2) on the aluminum exposure plates. Position
ments. A simple brush-off by hand of each edge is usually
the plates on racks in the heated cabinet (5.1)at180 6 3.6°F
sufficient.
(82 6 2°C) for 6 6 0.25 h. Expose the four open sides of the
10.5 Each dial gage foot must be flat, no rounded or worn
racktothedirectionoftheairflowwithinthecabinetsothatthe
surfaces.
circulating air passes freely over the tile specimens.
10.6 When making measurements, care must be taken so as
8.7 Conditioning after Exposure—Remove the tile/plate
not to apply undue pressure and distort the tile.
assembly from the oven cabinet (5.1). Allow the assembly to
10.7 Check horizontal index guide for abras
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