ASTM E1783-96(2000) - 10.4.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification describes the physical requirements for the fully cured elastomeric alloy and the movement capabilities of preformed architectural compression seals used for sealing expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. The preformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion. This extrusion is either a membrane or tubular having an internal baffle system produced continuously and longitudinally throughout the material. These extrusions are secured in or over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material. The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by this mechanical or chemical attachment.

Note 1-Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399.

1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural strip seals.

Note 2-The products described in this specification are manufactured from thermoplastic elastomers defined as "fully cured elastomeric alloys" in Test Method D5048.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
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D1149-18

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D1052-09(2019)

Standard Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration´Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus

D865-11(2018)

Standard Test Method for Rubber´Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)

D792-20

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D746-20

Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact

D624-00(2020)

Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D573-04(2019)

Standard Test Method for Rubber´Deterioration in an Air Oven

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D2000-18

Standard Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications

E631-15

Standard Terminology of Building Constructions

E1399-97(2000)

Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems

D5048-20a

Standard Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame (Includes all amendments and changes 9/11/2020).

D518-99

Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking (Withdrawn 2008)

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