ASTM E1783/E1783M-96(2017)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Preformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings and Parking Structures
Standard Specification for Preformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings and Parking Structures
ABSTRACT
This specification covers the physical requirements and movement capabilities of preformed architectural strip seals for use in sealing expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. However, this specification does not provide information on the durability of the architectural strip seals under actual service conditions, loading capability of the system, and the effects of a load on the functional parameters. Material covered by this specification consists of architectural strip seals extruded as a membrane or tubular, with frames, with flanges mechanically or chemically secured, used in interior or exterior application, and used in any construction of the building. The architectural strip seal shall be manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy as a preformed extrusion free of defects such as holes and air bubbles, and with dimensions conforming to the requirements specified. Tests for tensile strength, elongation at break, hardness, ozone resistance, compression set, heat aging, tear resistance, brittleness temperature, and water absorption shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specification shall be those:
9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane,
9.1.2 Extruded as tubular,
9.1.3 With frames,
9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured,
9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured,
9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applications, and
9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.
9.2 This specification will give users, producers, building officials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifying material and performance characteristics of representative specimens under common test conditions. This specification will produce data on the following:
9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomeric alloy, and
9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominal joint width as defined under Test Method E1399/E1399M.
9.3 This specification compares similar architectural strip seals but is not intended to reflect the system's application. “Similar” refers to the same type of architectural strip seal within the same subsection under 9.1.
9.4 This specification does not provide information on the following:
9.4.1 Durability of the architectural strip seal under actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature on the strip seal;
9.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of a load on the functional parameters established by this specification;
9.4.3 Shear and rotational movements of the specimen;
9.4.4 Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fire resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration, watertightness, and so forth; and
Note 3: This specification addresses fully cured elastomeric alloys. Test Methods D395, D573, D1052, and D1149 are tests better suited for evaluating thermoset materials.
9.4.5 Testing or compatibility of substrates.
9.5 This specification is intended to be used as only one element in the selection of an architectural strip seal for a particular application. It is not...
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1.1 This specification covers 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/E1399M.
1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural strip seals.
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Designation: E1783/E1783M −96 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings and
Parking Structures
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE1783/E1783M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of 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. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
thefullycuredelastomericalloyandthemovementcapabilities
2. Referenced Documents
of preformed architectural compression seals used for sealing
2.1 ASTM Standards:
expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. The
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
preformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion.
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
This extrusion is either a membrane or tubular having an
tic Elastomers—Tension
internal baffle system produced continuously and longitudi-
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
nally throughout the material. These extrusions are secured in
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
or over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material.
Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by this
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
mechanical or chemical attachment.
Oven
NOTE 1—Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399/
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
E1399M.
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural strip
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
seals.
and Elastomers by Impact
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
NOTE 2—The products described in this specification are manufactured
from thermoplastic elastomers defined as “fully cured elastomeric alloys” tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
in Test Method D5048.
D865 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heating in
Air (Test Tube Enclosure)
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration—
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
an Ozone Controlled Environment
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
with the standard.
motive Applications
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ness
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D3183 Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Purposes from Products
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D5048 TestMethodforMeasuringtheComparativeBurning
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Building Parts and Systems (Withdrawn 2011)
1 2
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Serviceability. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E1783 – 96 (2013) . The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/E1783_E1783M-96R17. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E1783/E1783M − 96 (2017)
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions 8. Specimen Preparation
E1399/E1399M Test Method for Cyclic Movement and
8.1 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 62°C
Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of
[73 6 4 °F].
Architectural Joint Systems
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a relative humidity of 50 65%.
3. Terminology
8.3 Test Plaque Specimens:
8.3.1 Use equipment in accordance with Annex A1.
3.1 Definitions: Terms defined in Terminology E631 will
8.3.2 Produce 20 quality assurance test plaques in accor-
prevail for terms not defined in this document.
dance with Annex A2.
3.1.1 architectural strip seal—a preformed membrane or
tubular extrusion, manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric
8.4 Strip Seal Specimens:
alloy, having flanges or other means of mechanically or
8.4.1 Cut all test specimens from the architectural strip seal
chemically securing it.
sample. Except as otherwise specified in the applicable speci-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Joint is defined in Guide E577.
fications or test methods given in Table 2, prepare the test
specimens in accordance with the requirements of Practice
4. Materials and Manufacture
D3183.
8.4.2 Prepare the test specimens for determining tensile
4.1 The architectural strip seal shall be a preformed extru-
strength and elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412)or
sion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy. This
Die D when the flat sections of a seal are too small for Die C.
alloy shall be classified under Classification D2000.
However, the requirements of Table 2 shall apply regardless of
the die used.
5. Physical Requirements
8.4.3 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaque
fortensilestrengthandelongationtesting(TestMethodsD412)
form shall conform to the material requirements prescribed in
shall be parallel to the length of the die.
Table 1.
8.4.4 Prepare the test specimens for ozone resistance in
5.2 The finished architectural joint seal shall conform to the
accordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518, and wipe
material requirements prescribed in Table 2.
them with toluene before testing to remove surface contami-
nation.
5.3 The movement capabilities shall be established using
8.4.5 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
Test Method E1399/E1399M.
for tear resistance testing (Test Method D624) shall be perpen-
dicular to the length of the die.
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
6.1 The size, shape, internal structure, and tolerances shall
9. Significance and Use
be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or
9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specification
supplier.
shall be those:
9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane,
7. Workmanship, Color, and Appearance
9.1.2 Extruded as tubular,
7.1 The architectural strip seal shall be free of defects in
9.1.3 With frames,
workmanship. Defects in the extrusion consist of the follow-
9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured,
ing:
9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured,
7.1.1 Holes,
9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applications, and
7.1.2 Air bubbles, and
9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.
7.1.3 Parts not conforming to 6.1.
9.2 This specification will give users, producers, building
7.2 The cross section of the seal shall be as agreed upon by
officials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifying
the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
material and performance characteristics of representative
7.3 The color of the seal shall be as agreed upon by the specimens under common test conditions. This specification
purchaser and the producer or supplier. will produce data on the following:
TABLE 1 Requirements for Fully Cured Elastomeric Alloy Injection Molded Plaques
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa [psi] 13.8 [2000] 9.7 [1400] 7.2 [1050] 6.0 [870] 5.8 [850] 5.8 [850] D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Relative density at 23 °C [73 °F] 0.95 ± 0.02 0.96 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 D792
100 % Modulus, min, MPa [psi] 6.1 [890] 3.8 [550] 2.8 [400] 2.2 [320] 1.9 [280] 1.9 [280] D412
Mass gain, max %, (24 h at 121 °C [23 °F] 60 75 80 90 95 95 D471
ASTM No. 3 Oil)
E1783/E1783M − 96 (2017)
TABLE 2 Material Requirements for Architectural Strip Seals
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa [psi] 13.8 [2000] 9.7 [1400] 7.2 [1050] 6.0 [870] 5.8 [850] 5.8 [850] D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Ozone resistance 1 ppm 100 h at 40 °C [104 °F] no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks D792
7× magnification
Compression set, % max, 22 h at 100 °C [212 °F] 45 40 38 35 35 35 D412
Compression set, % max, 70 h at 100 °C [212 °F] 50 45 43 40 40 40 D471
Heat aging, 70 h at 100 °C [212 °F] change in: D865
Hardness, Shore A, max, points (5 s delay) 333333
Ultimate tensile strength max, % loss 555555
Ultimate elongation max, % loss 555555
Tear resistance, min, N/mm [lb/in.] 45 [257] 30 [171] 20 [114] 20 [114] 20 [114] 20 [114] D624
Brittleness temperature, min, °C [°F] −61 [−78] −62 [−80] −60 [−76] −56 [−69] −63 [−81] −63 [−81] D746
Water absorption, max, % loss/gain 556677 D471
9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomeric 10.3 Alot of material shall consist of the following quantity
alloy, and for each:
9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominal 10.3.1 A specified mass. Sample each lot.
joint width as defined under Test Method E1399/E1399M.
10.3.2 A cross section. Sample each lot.
9.3 This specification compares similar architectural strip
10.4 Obtain sample
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Designation: E1783/E1783M − 96 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings and
Parking Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1783/E1783M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of 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. Scope mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for
the fully cured elastomeric alloy and the movement capabilities
2. Referenced Documents
of preformed architectural compression seals used for sealing
2.1 ASTM Standards:
expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. The
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
preformed architectural strip seal is an elastomeric extrusion.
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
This extrusion is either a membrane or tubular having an
tic Elastomers—Tension
internal baffle system produced continuously and longitudi-
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
nally throughout the material. These extrusions are secured in
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
or over a joint by locking rails or an end dam nosing material.
Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
The architectural strip seal is compressed and expanded by this
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
mechanical or chemical attachment.
Oven
NOTE 1—Movement capability is defined in Test Method E1399/
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
E1399M.
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural strip
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
seals.
and Elastomers by Impact
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Rela-
NOTE 2—The products described in this specification are manufactured
from thermoplastic elastomers defined as “fully cured elastomeric alloys” tive Density) of Plastics by Displacement
in Test Method D5048.
D865 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heating in
Air (Test Tube Enclosure)
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration—
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
an Ozone Controlled Environment
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Auto-
with the standard.
motive Applications
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
ness
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D3183 Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Purposes from Products
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
D5048 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Plastics Using a 125-mm Flame
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Building Parts and Systems (Withdrawn 2011)
1 2
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Serviceability. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017. Published September 2017. Originally the ASTM website.
ɛ1 3
approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E1783 – 96 (2013) . The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
DOI: 10.1520/E1783_E1783M-96R17. www.astm.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E1783/E1783M − 96 (2017)
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions 8. Specimen Preparation
E1399/E1399M Test Method for Cyclic Movement and
8.1 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2 °C
Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of
[73 6 4 °F].
Architectural Joint Systems
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a relative humidity of 50 6 5 %.
3. Terminology
8.3 Test Plaque Specimens:
8.3.1 Use equipment in accordance with Annex A1.
3.1 Definitions: Terms defined in Terminology E631 will
8.3.2 Produce 20 quality assurance test plaques in accor-
prevail for terms not defined in this document.
dance with Annex A2.
3.1.1 architectural strip seal—a preformed membrane or
tubular extrusion, manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric
8.4 Strip Seal Specimens:
alloy, having flanges or other means of mechanically or
8.4.1 Cut all test specimens from the architectural strip seal
chemically securing it.
sample. Except as otherwise specified in the applicable speci-
3.1.1.1 Discussion—Joint is defined in Guide E577.
fications or test methods given in Table 2, prepare the test
specimens in accordance with the requirements of Practice
4. Materials and Manufacture
D3183.
8.4.2 Prepare the test specimens for determining tensile
4.1 The architectural strip seal shall be a preformed extru-
strength and elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412) or
sion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy. This
Die D when the flat sections of a seal are too small for Die C.
alloy shall be classified under Classification D2000.
However, the requirements of Table 2 shall apply regardless of
the die used.
5. Physical Requirements
8.4.3 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaque
for tensile strength and elongation testing (Test Methods D412)
form shall conform to the material requirements prescribed in
shall be parallel to the length of the die.
Table 1.
8.4.4 Prepare the test specimens for ozone resistance in
5.2 The finished architectural joint seal shall conform to the
accordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518, and wipe
material requirements prescribed in Table 2.
them with toluene before testing to remove surface contami-
nation.
5.3 The movement capabilities shall be established using
8.4.5 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared
Test Method E1399/E1399M.
for tear resistance testing (Test Method D624) shall be perpen-
dicular to the length of the die.
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
6.1 The size, shape, internal structure, and tolerances shall
9. Significance and Use
be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or
9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specification
supplier.
shall be those:
9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane,
7. Workmanship, Color, and Appearance
9.1.2 Extruded as tubular,
7.1 The architectural strip seal shall be free of defects in
9.1.3 With frames,
workmanship. Defects in the extrusion consist of the follow-
9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured,
ing:
9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured,
7.1.1 Holes,
9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applications, and
7.1.2 Air bubbles, and
9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.
7.1.3 Parts not conforming to 6.1.
9.2 This specification will give users, producers, building
7.2 The cross section of the seal shall be as agreed upon by
officials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifying
the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
material and performance characteristics of representative
7.3 The color of the seal shall be as agreed upon by the specimens under common test conditions. This specification
purchaser and the producer or supplier. will produce data on the following:
TABLE 1 Requirements for Fully Cured Elastomeric Alloy Injection Molded Plaques
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa [psi] 13.8 [2000] 9.7 [1400] 7.2 [1050] 6.0 [870] 5.8 [850] 5.8 [850] D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Relative density at 23 °C [73 °F] 0.95 ± 0.02 0.96 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 D792
100 % Modulus, min, MPa [psi] 6.1 [890] 3.8 [550] 2.8 [400] 2.2 [320] 1.9 [280] 1.9 [280] D412
Mass gain, max %, (24 h at 121 °C [23 °F] 60 75 80 90 95 95 D471
ASTM No. 3 Oil)
E1783/E1783M − 96 (2017)
TABLE 2 Material Requirements for Architectural Strip Seals
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa [psi] 13.8 [2000] 9.7 [1400] 7.2 [1050] 6.0 [870] 5.8 [850] 5.8 [850] D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Ozone resistance 1 ppm 100 h at 40 °C [104 °F] no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks D792
7× magnification
Compression set, % max, 22 h at 100 °C [212 °F] 45 40 38 35 35 35 D412
Compression set, % max, 70 h at 100 °C [212 °F] 50 45 43 40 40 40 D471
Heat aging, 70 h at 100 °C [212 °F] change in: D865
Hardness, Shore A, max, points (5 s delay) 3 3 3 3 3 3
Ultimate tensile strength max, % loss 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ultimate elongation max, % loss 5 5 5 5 5 5
Tear resistance, min, N/mm [lb/in.] 45 [257] 30 [171] 20 [114] 20 [114] 20 [114] 20 [114] D624
Brittleness temperature, min, °C [°F] −61 [−78] −62 [−80] −60 [−76] −56 [−69] −63 [−81] −63 [−81] D746
Water absorption, max, % loss/gain 5 5 6 6 7 7 D471
9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomeric 10.3 A lot of material shall consist of the following quantity
alloy, and for each:
9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominal
10.3.1 A specified mass. Sample each lot.
joint width as defined under Test Method E1399/E1399M.
10.3.2 A cross section. Sample each lot.
9.3 This specification compares similar architectural strip
10.4 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:
seals but is not intended to reflect the system’s applicat
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Designation: E1783/E1783M − 96 (Reapproved 2013) E1783/E1783M − 96 (Reapproved
2017)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Architectural Strip Seals for Buildings and
Parking Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1783/E1783M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year
of 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.
ε NOTE—Units information was editorially corrected in September 2013.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers 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/E1399M.
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 either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. 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 with the standard.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement
D865 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)
D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration—Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 on
Serviceability.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013Sept. 1, 2017. Published September 2013September 2017. Originally approved in 1996. Last previous edition approved in 20092013
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as E1783 – 96 (2009).(2013) . DOI: 10.1520/E1783_E1783M-96R13E01.10.1520/E1783_E1783M-96R17.
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D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
D3183 Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products
D5048 Test Method for Measuring the Comparative Burning Characteristics and Resistance to Burn-Through of Solid Plastics
Using a 125-mm Flame
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear Building Parts and Systems (Withdrawn 2011)
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E1399/E1399M Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural
Joint Systems
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions: Terms defined in Terminology E631 will prevail for terms not defined in this document.
3.1.1 architectural strip seal—a preformed membrane or tubular extrusion, manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy,
having flanges or other means of mechanically or chemically securing it.
3.1.1.1 Discussion—
Joint is defined in Guide E577.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 The architectural strip seal shall be a preformed extrusion manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy. This alloy shall
be classified under Classification D2000.
5. Physical Requirements
5.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy supplied in plaque form shall conform to the material requirements prescribed in Table
1.
5.2 The finished architectural joint seal shall conform to the material requirements prescribed in Table 2.
5.3 The movement capabilities shall be established using Test Method E1399/E1399M.
6. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
6.1 The size, shape, internal structure, and tolerances shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
7. Workmanship, Color, and Appearance
7.1 The architectural strip seal shall be free of defects in workmanship. Defects in the extrusion consist of the following:
7.1.1 Holes,
7.1.2 Air bubbles, and
7.1.3 Parts not conforming to 6.1.
7.2 The cross section of the seal shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
7.3 The color of the seal shall be as agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
8. Specimen Preparation
8.1 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2°C [73 6 4°F].23 6 2 °C [73 6 4 °F].
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a relative humidity of 50 6 5 %.
TABLE 1 Requirements for Fully Cured Elastomeric Alloy Injection Molded Plaques
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa [psi] 13.8 [2000] 9.7 [1400] 7.2 [1050] 6.0 [870] 5.8 [850] 5.8 [850] D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Relative density @ 23°C [73°F] 0.95 ± 0.02 0.96 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 D792
Relative density at 23 °C [73 °F] 0.95 ± 0.02 0.96 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 0.97 ± 0.02 D792
100 % Modulus, min, MPa [psi] 6.1 [890] 3.8 [550] 2.8 [400] 2.2 [320] 1.9 [280] 1.9 [280] D412
Mass gain, max %, (24 h at 121°C [23°F] 60 75 80 90 95 95 D471
ASTM No. 3 Oil)
Mass gain, max %, (24 h at 121 °C [23 °F] 60 75 80 90 95 95 D471
ASTM No. 3 Oil)
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TABLE 2 Material Requirements for Architectural Strip Seals
Requirement
Property Test Method
Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI
Tensile strength, min, MPa [psi] 13.8 [2000] 9.7 [1400] 7.2 [1050] 6.0 [870] 5.8 [850] 5.8 [850] D412
Elongation at break, min,% 500 460 380 350 340 340 D412
Hardness, Type A durometer, points (5 s delay) 87 ± 3 80 ± 3 73 ± 3 70 ± 3 67 ± 3 64 ± 3 D2240
Ozone resistance 1 ppm 100 h at 40°C [104°F] no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks D792
7× magnification
Ozone resistance 1 ppm 100 h at 40 °C [104 °F] no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks no cracks D792
7× magnification
Compression set, % max, 22 h at 100°C [212°F] 45 40 38 35 35 35 D412
Compression set, % max, 22 h at 100 °C [212 °F] 45 40 38 35 35 35 D412
Compression set, % max, 70 h at 100°C [212°F] 50 45 43 40 40 40 D471
Compression set, % max, 70 h at 100 °C [212 °F] 50 45 43 40 40 40 D471
Heat aging, 70 h at 100°C [212°F] change in: D865
Heat aging, 70 h at 100 °C [212 °F] change in: D865
Hardness, Shore A, max, points (5 s delay) 3 3 3 3 3 3
Ultimate tensile strength max, % loss 5 5 5 5 5 5
Ultimate elongation max, % loss 5 5 5 5 5 5
Tear resistance, min, N/mm [lb/in.] 45 [257] 30 [171] 20 [114] 20 [114] 20 [114] 20 [114] D624
Brittleness temperature, min, °C [°F] −61 [−78] −62 [−80] −60 [−76] −56 [−69] −63 [−81] −63 [−81] D746
Water absorption, max, % loss/gain 5 5 6 6 7 7 D471
8.3 Test Plaque Specimens:
8.3.1 Use equipment in accordance with Annex A1.
8.3.2 Produce 20 quality assurance test plaques in accordance with Annex A2.
8.4 Strip Seal Specimens:
8.4.1 Cut all test specimens from the architectural strip seal sample. Except as otherwise specified in the applicable
specifications or test methods given in Table 2, prepare the test specimens in accordance with the requirements of Practice D3183.
8.4.2 Prepare the test specimens for determining tensile strength and elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412) or Die D
when the flat sections of a seal are too small for Die C. However, the requirements of Table 2 shall apply regardless of the die used.
8.4.3 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared for tensile strength and elongation testing (Test Methods D412) shall
be parallel to the length of the die.
8.4.4 Prepare the test specimens for ozone resistance in accordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518, and wipe them with
toluene before testing to remove surface contamination.
8.4.5 The grain or flow pattern for all specimens prepared for tear resistance testing (Test Method D624) shall be perpendicular
to the length of the die.
9. Significance and Use
9.1 Architectural strip seals included in this specification shall be those:
9.1.1 Extruded as a membrane,
9.1.2 Extruded as tubular,
9.1.3 With frames,
9.1.4 With flanges mechanically secured,
9.1.5 With flanges chemically secured,
9.1.6 Used in interior or exterior applications, and
9.1.7 Used in any construction of the building.
9.2 This specification will give users, producers, building officials, code authorities, and others a basis for verifying material and
performance characteristics of representative specimens under common test conditions. This specification will produce data on the
following:
9.2.1 The physical properties of the fully cured elastomeric alloy, and
9.2.2 The movement capability in relation to the nominal joint width as defined under Test Method E1399/E1399M.
9.3 This specification compares similar architectural strip seals but is not intended to reflect the system’s application. “Similar”
refers to the same type of architectural strip seal within the same subsection under 9.1.
9.4 This specification does not provide information on the following:
9.4.1 Durability of the architectural strip seal under actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature on the
strip seal;
9.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of a load on the functional parameters established by this specification;
9.4.3 Shear and rotational movements of the specimen;
9.4.4 Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fire resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration,
watertightness, and so forth; and
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NOTE 3—This specification addresses fully cured elastomeric alloys. Test Methods D395, D573, D1052, and D1149 are tests better suited for evaluating
thermoset materials.
9.4.5 Testing or compatibility of substrates.
9.5 This specification is intended to be used as only one element in the selection of an architectural strip seal for a particular
application. It is not intended as an independent pass or fail acceptance procedure. Other standards shall be used in conjunction
with this specification to evaluate the importance of other service conditions such as durability, structural loading, and
compatibility.
10. Sampling
10.1 The fully cured elastomeric alloy injection molded plaques shall be sampled and tested to determine material conformance
to Table 1.
10.2 The finished part shall also be sampled and tested to determine whether the part conforms to the material requirements
given in Table 2, tolerances, design, and the producer’sproducer’s functional parameters in accordance with Test Method
E1399/E1399M.
10.3 A lot of material shall consist of the following quantity for each:
10.3.1 A specified mass. Sample each lot.
10.3.2 A cross section. Sample each lot.
10.4 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:
10.4.1 Take samples provided by the producer.
10.4.2 Take samples at random from each shipment.
10.5 A sample constitutes a minimum as required to perform the tests but not less than the following:
10.5.1 23 kg [50 lb] of the fully cured elastomeric alloy in pellet form.
10.5.2 2.8 m [9 lf] of each specific size and cross section of the finished part.
11. Test Methods
11.1 Determine compliance of the fully cured elastomeric alloy injection molded plaques with the requirements of Table 1 by
conducting the tests in accordance with the test methods specified.
11.2 Determine compliance of the architectural strip seal material with the requirements of Table 2 by conducting the tests in
accordance with the test methods specified.
11.3 Determine compliance with the manufacturer’s performance data by conducting tests in accordance with Test Method
E1399/E1399M.
12. Acceptance
12.1 The acceptance of the architectural strip seal shall be based on one or more of the following procedures, when specified
by the purchaser:
12.1.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, the purchaser shall be furnished certification that samples representing
each lot have been either tested or inspected, or both, as directed in this specification and that the requirements have been met.
When specified in the purchase order or contract, a report o
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