ASTM_E_1612_-_E_1612M_-_94_2017.pdf

Designation:E1612/E1612M94(Reapproved 2017)Standard Specification forPreformed Architectural Compression Seals for Buildingsand Parking Structures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1612/E1612M;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.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 compression seal is a rectangularelastomeric extrusion,having an internal baffle system pro-duced continuously and longitudinally throughout the material.The architectural compression seal functions under compres-sion and is usually chemically bonded in place with anadhesive.NOTE1Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399/E1399M.1.2 This specification covers all colors of architecturalcompression seals.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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.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Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD518 Test Method for Rubber DeteriorationSurfaceCracking(Withdrawn 2007)3D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-canized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersD746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of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 ProductsE577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of RectilinearBuilding Parts and Systems(Withdrawn 2011)3E631 Terminology of Building ConstructionsE1399/E1399M Test Method for Cyclic Movement andMeasuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths ofArchitectural Joint Systems3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsTerms defined in Terminology E631 willprevail for terms not defined in this specification.1This 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.1,2017.Published September 2017.Originallyapproved in 1994.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E1612 94(2013)1.DOI:10.1520/E1612_E1612M-94R17.2For 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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 architecturalcompressionsealapreformedextrusion,manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy,having an internal baffle system produced continuously andlongitudinally throughout the material without flanges ormeans of securing it mechanically.3.2.2 architectural joint systemany filler or cover,exceptpoured or formed in p