ASTM_D_6297_-_20.pdf

Designation:D629720Standard Specification forAsphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6297;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers the material,testing,andapplication requirements for a field-molded asphaltic plug joint(APJ)used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concreteoverlay and portland cement concrete decks.The scope of thisspecification is limited to field-molded APJ.This moldedelement can consist of multilayer or single layer,or both,application systems depending upon individual manufacturingrequirements.The details of this specification are limited to thematerials used in the application of APJ.It is recommendedthat a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects ofthe individual systems,either in the field or at the testinglaboratory,be developed.When used on highway bridges,limits on maximum joint movements shall be specificallyidentified for each type of APJ.APJs should not be used formovement applications exceeding 625 mm from the installa-tion width.1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded asstandard.No other units of measurement are included in thisstandard.1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnoteswhich provide explanatory material.These notes and footnotes(excluding those in tables and figures)shall not be consideredas requirements of 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:2A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural SteelD5/D5M Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Mate-rialsD8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-mentsD36/D36M Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen(Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)D113 Test Method for Ductility of Asphalt MaterialsD217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of LubricatingGreaseD3666 Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agen-cies Testing and Inspecting Road and Paving MaterialsD5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and CrackSealant and Filler for EvaluationD5249 Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold-and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland-Cement Con-crete and Asphalt JointsD5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers,Hot-Applied,for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt Pavements and PortlandCement Concrete Pavements3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of general terms,refer to TerminologyD8.3.2 Acronyms:3.2.1 APJasphaltic plug joint3.2.2 ABasphaltic binder4.Significance and Use4.1 This specification describes test methods and proceduresfor determining specification conformance for asphaltic plugjoints for bridges.NOTE1The quality of the results produced by this standard aredependent on the competence of the personnel performing the procedureand the capability,calibration,and maintenance of the equipment used.Agencies that meet the criteria of Specification D3666 are generally1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Roadand Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 onBridges and Structures.Current edition approved July 1,2020.Published July 2020.Originally approvedin 1998.Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D6297 13.DOI:10.1520/D6297-20.2For 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.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.considered capable of competent and objective testing,sampling,inspection,etc.Users of this standard are cautioned that compliance withSpecification D3666 alone does not completely ensure reliable results.Reliable results depend on many factors;following the suggestions ofSpecification D3666 or som