ASTM_E_1783_-_E_1783M_-_96_2013e1.pdf

Designation:E1783/E1783M96(Reapproved 2013)1Standard Specification forPreformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings andParking Structures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1783/E1783M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof 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.1NOTEUnits information was editorially corrected in September 2013.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements forthe fully cured elastomeric alloy and the movement capabilitiesof preformed architectural compression seals used for sealingexpansion joints in buildings and parking structures.Thepreformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion.This extrusion is either a membrane or tubular having aninternal baffle system produced continuously and longitudi-nally throughout the material.These extrusions are secured inor over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material.The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by thismechanical or chemical attachment.NOTE1Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399/E1399M.1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural stripseals.NOTE2The products described in this specification are manufacturedfrom thermoplastic elastomers defined as“fully cured elastomeric alloys”in Test Method D5048.1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound unitsare to be regarded separately as standard.The values stated ineach system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,eachsystem shall be used independently of the other.Combiningvalues from the two systems may result in non-conformancewith the standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression SetD412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD518 Test Method for Rubber DeteriorationSurfaceCracking(Withdrawn 2007)3D573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-canized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersD746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plasticsand Elastomers by ImpactD792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity(Rela-tive Density)of Plastics by DisplacementD865 Test Method for RubberDeterioration by Heating inAir(Test Tube Enclosure)D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber DeteriorationCut Growth Using Ross Flexing ApparatusD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking inan Ozone Controlled EnvironmentD2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-motive ApplicationsD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD3183 Practice for RubberPreparation of Pieces for TestPurposes from ProductsD5048 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative BurningCharacteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of SolidPlastics Using a 125-mm FlameE577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of RectilinearBuilding Parts and Systems(Withdrawn 2011)3E631 Terminology of Building Constructions1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 onPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21on Serviceability.Current edition approved Sept.1,2013.Published September 2013.Originallyapproved in 1996.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as E1783 96(2009).DOI:10.1520/E1783_E1783M-96R13E01.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 E1399/E1399M Test Method for Cyclic Movement andMeasuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths ofArchitectural Joint Systems3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:Terms defined in Terminology E631 willprevail for terms not defined in this document.3.1.1 architectural strip seala preformed membrane ortubular extrusion,manufactured from a fully cured elastomericalloy,having flanges or other means of mechanically orchemically securing it.3.1.1.1 DiscussionJoint is defined in Guide E577.4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 The architectural strip seal shall be a preformed extru-sion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy.Thisalloy shall be classified under Classification D2000.5.Physical Requirements5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaqueform sha