ASTM_D_5973_-_97_2017.pdf

Designation:D597397(Reapproved 2017)Standard Specification forElastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Usedin Expansion Joint Sealing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5973;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 requirements forpreformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steellocking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing.The scope ofthis specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced stripseals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs.The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or havemultiple webs depending on individual project requirements.The structural steel locking edge rail shall be anchored into thestructure in accordance with the purchasers specific details.While the scope of this specification is limited to the materialsused in fabrication of strip sealing systems,it is recommendedthat a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects ofthe individual systems either in the field or at a testinglaboratory be developed.When used on highway bridges,limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thick-nesses need to be addressed.1.2 The values stated in the inch-pound system shall beconsidered as standard.1.3 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 SteelA572/A572M Specification for High-Strength Low-AlloyColumbium-Vanadium Structural SteelA588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-AlloyStructural Steel,up to 50 ksi 345 MPa Minimum YieldPoint,with Atmospheric Corrosion ResistanceD395 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Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD518 Test Method for Rubber DeteriorationSurfaceCracking(Withdrawn 2007)3D573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking inan Ozone Controlled EnvironmentD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD2628 Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elasto-meric Joint Seals for Concrete PavementsD4070 Specification for Adhesive Lubricant for Installationof Preformed Elastomeric Bridge Compression Seals inConcrete Structures2.2 Other Document:4FHWA Technical Advisory T 5140.22 Uncoated WeatheringSteel in Structures3.Terminology3.1 Acronyms:3.1.1 AICS,nAmerican Institute of Steel Construction3.1.2 AWS,nAmerican Welding Society3.1.3 FHWA,nFederal Highways Administration3.1.4 RMA,nRubber Manufacturers Association4.Materials and Manufacture4.1 The seals shall be preformed and manufactured from anelastomeric compound.4.2 The locking edge rail shall be manufactured fromstructural steel.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Roadand Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 onPreformed Joint Fillers,Sealers and Sealing Systems.Current edition approved July 1,2017.Published July 2017.Originally approvedin 1997.Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D5973 97(2012).DOI:10.1520/D5973-97R17.2For 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.4Available from the Federal Highway Administration,Bridge Division,400 7thStreet SW,Washington,DC 20590,www.fhwa.dot.gov.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 4.3 The adhesive-lubricant used to install the preformed sealinto the steel locking edge rail shall be a one-part moisturecuring polyurethane compound.The watertightness of the sealshall not depend on the adhesive.5.Physical Properties5.1 The elastomeric seals shall conform to the physicalproperties prescribed in Table 1.5.2 The structural steel locking edge rail shall conform toSpecifications A588/A588M,5A36/A36M,A572/A572M,oras specified by the purc