ASTM_D_3581_-_02.pdf

Designation:D 3581 02Standard Specification forJoint Sealant,Hot-Applied,Jet-Fuel-Resistant Type,forPortland Cement Concrete and Tar-Concrete Pavements1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3581;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(e)indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers one type of thermoplastic,hot-applied,jet-fuel-resistant joint sealant for use in sealingjoints and cracks in pavements.1.2 UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regardedas standard.The values in parentheses are for information only.The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;therefore,each system shall be used independently of the other.Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance to the standard.1.3 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.Specific precautionstatements are given in the Appendix.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:D 5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint andCrack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation2D 5249 Specification for Backer Material for Use withCold-and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland CementConcrete and Asphalt Joints2D 5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers,Hot-Applied,for Joints and Cracks in Asphaltic and Portland CementConcrete Pavements23.Physical Properties3.1 Maximum Heating TemperatureThe maximum heat-ing temperature is the highest temperature to which the sealingcompound can be heated and still conform to all the require-ments specified herein.For purposes of testing as specifiedhereinafter,the pouring temperature shall be the maximumheating temperature.The maximum heating temperature shallbe set forth by the manufacturer and shall be shown on allcontainers and shall be provided to the testing agency beforeany laboratory tests are begun(see Appendix).3.2 PenetrationAt 25 6 0.1C(77 6 0.2F),150 g,5 s:3.2.1 NonimmersedThe penetration shall not exceed 130.3.2.2 ImmersedThe penetration shall not exceed 155 andthe increase shall be not more than 25 over the nonimmersedpenetration.3.3 FlowThe flow shall not exceed 30 at 60 6 1C(1406 2F)for 5 h.3.4 BondAt 18 6 1C(0 6 2F)for three completecycles:3.4.1 NonimmersedWhen the joint sealant is tested forbond,not more than one specimen out of three shall developany crack,separation,or other opening in the sealing com-pound or between the sealing compound and the concreteblocks.3.4.2 Fuel-ImmersedWhen the joint sealant is fuel-immersed and tested for bond,not more than one specimen outof three shall evidence a complete cohesive failure of thematerial,or the gross area of bare concrete exposed on the faceof any one concrete block shall not exceed an area of 160 mm2(14in.2).3.4.3 Water-ImmersedWhen the joint sealant is water-immersed and tested for bond,not more than one specimen outof three shall develop any cracks,separation,or other openingin the joint sealant or between the sealant and the concreteblocks.3.5 SolubilityThe dry weight of material shall not varymore than 6 2.0%,and there shall be no defects that willaffect the material as a joint sealant.4.General Requirements4.1 The joint sealant shall be composed of a mixture ofmaterials with or without rubber that will form an adhesivecompound resistant to the solvent actions of jet fuels andlubricating oils.The joint sealant shall effectively seal cracksand joints in pavements against the infiltration of moisture andjet fuel throughout repeated cycles of expansion and contrac-tion and shall not flow from the joint or be picked up by vehicletires.The joint sealant shall have a uniform pouring consis-tency suitable for completely filling the joints without inclusionof large air holes or discontinuities.The pouring temperaturesshall not exceed 230C(450F).The pouring temperature and1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Roadand Paving Materials,and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.33 onFormed-In-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements.Current edition approved July 10,2002.Published September 2002.Originallypublished as D 3581 77 T.Last previous edition D 3581 96.2Annual Book of ASTM Standards,Vol 04.03.1Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.the maximum heating temperature of each lot or batch ofmaterial shall be determined by the manufacturer and shall beshown on the label.5.Sampling and Heating5.1 Samples shall be taken at point of manufacture orwarehouse prior to delivery.It shall be the responsibility of themanufacturer to determi