ASTM E1399-97(2000)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
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1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for architectural joint systems. This test method is intended for the following uses:
1.1.1 To verify movement capability information supplied to the user by the producer,
1.1.2 To standardize comparison of movement capability by relating it to specified nominal joint widths.
1.1.3 To determine the cyclic movement capability between specified minimum and maximum joint widths without visual deleterious effects, and
1.1.4 To provide the user with graphic information, drawings or pictures in the test report, depicting them at minimum, maximum, and nominal joint widths during cycling.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used only as part of a specification or acceptance criterion due to the limited movements tested.
1.3 The acceptable standard units of measure are SI units and the equivalent inch-pound units are expressed in parenthesis.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety problems 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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An American National Standard
Designation:E1399–97 (Reapproved 2000)
Standard Test Method for
Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and
Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1399; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope E 577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
Building Parts and Systems
1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for architec-
E 631 Terminology of Building Constructions
tural joint systems. This test method is intended for the
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International
following uses for architectural joint systems:
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
1.1.1 To verify movement capability information supplied
to the user by the producer,
3. Terminology
1.1.2 To standardize comparison of movement capability by
3.1 Terms defined in Terminology E 631 will prevail for
relating it to specified nominal joint widths.
terms not defined in this document.
1.1.3 To determine the cyclic movement capability between
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
specified minimum and maximum joint widths without visual
3.2.1 architectural joint system—any filler or cover, except
deleterious effects, and
poured or formed in place sealants, used to span, cover, fill, or
1.1.4 To provide the user with graphic information, draw-
seal a joint.
ings or pictures in the test report, depicting them at minimum,
maximum, and nominal joint widths during cycling.
NOTE 1—Joint is defined in Guide E 577.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used only as part of a
3.2.2 compression seal—an elastomeric extrusion, having
specification or acceptance criterion due to the limited move-
an internal baffle system produced continuously and longitu-
ments tested.
dinally throughout the material having side walls without
1.3 The acceptable standard units of measure are SI units
horizontal edge flaps.
and the equivalent inch-pound units are expressed in parenthe-
3.2.3 cyclic movement—the periodic change between the
sis.
widestandnarrowestjointwidthsinanautomaticallymechani-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
cally controlled system.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
3.2.4 elastomeric membrane systems—an elastomeric ex-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
trusion being either a baffled, single, or multi-layered system
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
incorporating horizontal edge flaps normally used with a
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
nosing material.
3.2.5 fire barriers—any material or material combination,
2. Referenced Documents
when fire tested after cycling, designated to resist the passage
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of flame and hot gases through a movement joint.
C 719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-
3.2.6 maximum joint width—the widest linear gap an archi-
meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman
tectural joint system tolerates and performs its designed
Cycle)
function without damaging its functional capabilities.
C 794 Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric
3.2.7 metallic systems—one or more metal components
Joint Sealants
integrated to perform the specific function of sealing or
C 962 Guide for Use of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
bridging a joint, or both.
D 1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing, Waterproofing,
3.2.8 minimum joint width—the narrowest linear gap an
and Bituminous Materials
architectural joint system tolerates and performs its designed
function without damaging its functional capabilities.
3.2.9 movement capability—the value obtained from the
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 difference between the widest and narrowest widths of a joint
on Serviceability.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published August 1998. Originally
published as E 1399 – 91. Last previous edition E 1399 – 91.
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opening typically expressed in numerical values (mm or in.) or 4.4.3 Rotational, vertical, and horizontal shear capabilities
a percentage of the nominal value of the joint width. of the specimen,
4.4.4 Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fire
NOTE 2—Nominal value is defined in Practice E 380.
resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration,
3.2.10 preformed foam and sponges—a porous elastomeric
watertightness, and so forth, and
open or closed cell material capable of being compressed and
4.4.5 Testing or compatibility of substrates.
recovering once the compressive force is removed.
4.5 This test method is only to be used as one element in the
3.2.11 preformed sealant system—a device composed of a
selection of an architectural joint system for a particular
previously shaped or molded mixture of polymers, fillers, and application. It is not intended as an independent pass/fail
pigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movement
acceptance procedure. In conjunction with this test method,
is expected; unlike caulking, it cures to a resilient solid (see
other test methods are to be used to evaluate the importance of
Appendix X1).
other service conditions such as durability, structural loading,
and compatibility.
NOTE 3—Sealant is defined in Definitions D 1079.
5. Apparatus
3.2.12 strip seal—a single or multi-layered elastomeric
extrusion, not having an internal baffle system produced
5.1 Testing Machine, capable of attaining specified maxi-
continuously and longitudinally throughout the material, used mum and minimum joint widths.
in conjunction with a compatible frame(s).
5.2 Measuring Device, capable of an accuracy of 0.25 6
0.013 mm (0.010 6 0.005 in.).
4. Significance and Use
5.3 Cyclic Device, capable of continual repetitious move-
ment between two specified dimensions, equipped with an
4.1 Types of architectural joint systems included in this test
automatic counter which records movement of the joint during
method are the following:
the test.
4.1.1 Metallic systems,
5.4 Mounting Plates, or other apparatus suitable to install
4.1.2 Compression seals,
the specimen and undergo the test procedures.
4.1.2.1 With frames, and
4.1.2.2 Without frames,
6. Safety Hazards
4.1.3 Strip seals,
6.1 Warning—Take proper precautions to protect the ob-
4.1.4 Preformed sealant systems (see Appendix X1),
serversintheeventofanyfailure.Ifextremepressuresdevelop
4.1.4.1 With frames, and
during this test, considerable energy and hazard are involved.
4.1.4.2 Without frames,
Incasesoffailure,thehazardtopersonnelislessifaprotective
4.1.5 Preformed foams and sponges,
shield is used and protective eye wear worn. Do not permit
4.1.5.1 Self-Expanding, and
personnel between the shield and equipment during the test
4.1.5.2 Nonexpanding,
procedure.
4.1.6 Fire barriers,
4.1.6.1 Used as joint systems, and
7. Sampling
4.1.6.2 Used as a part of the joint system, and
7.1 A lot of material consists of the quantity for each cross
4.1.7 Elastomeric membrane systems,
section agreed upon by the user and the producer. Sample each
4.1.7.1 With nosing material(s), and
lot.
4.1.7.2 Without nosing material(s).
7.2 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:
4.2 This test method will assist users, producers, building
7.2.1 Samples provided by the producer, or
officials, code authorities, and others in verifying some perfor-
7.2.2 Samples taken at random from each shipment.
mance characteristics of representative specimens of architec-
7.3 A sample constitutes a minimum length as required to
tural joint systems under common test conditions. The follow-
perform the tests, but not less than 914.4 mm (36.00 in.).
ing performance characteristics are verifiable:
7.4 Producer specifies the following in mm (in.):
4.2.1 The maximum joint width,
7.4.1 Nominal joint width,
4.2.2 The minimum joint width, and
7.4.2 Minimum joint width,
4.2.3 The movement capability.
7.4.3 Maximum joint width, and
4.3 This test compares similar architectural joint systems by
7.4.4 Movement capability.
cyclingbutdoesnotaccuratelyreflectthesystem’sapplication.
8. Test Specimens
Similar refers to the same type of architectural system within
the same subsection under 4.1.
8.1 Cut the sample into nine specimens with a minimum
4.4 This test method does not provide information on: length as required to perform the tests, but not less than 101.6
4.4.1 Durability of the architectural joint system under
mm (4.00 in.).
actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled 8.1.1 Condition the specimens according to the producer’s
temperature on the joint system,
instructions. If applicable, the producer will designate attach-
4.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of a ment procedures, and:
load on the functional parameters established by this test 8.1.1.1 Substrate material(s), or
method, 8.1.1.2 Frame material(s).
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TABLE 1 Cycling Requirements
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2°C (73 6
3°F). Minimum
Class Movement Number of Cycling Rates (cpm)
Cycles
9. Procedure
I Thermal 500 less than or equal to 1
9.1 Verifying Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths
II Wind Sway 500 greater than or equal to 10
9.1.1 According to the producer’s instructions, attach one
III Seismic 100 greater than or equal to 30
specimen to the mounting plates forming a parallel joint.
100 greater than or equal to 30
IV Combined Followed by
9.1.2 Set the distance between the mounting plates equal to
400 greater than or equal to 10
the nominal joint width.
9.1.3 Secure the specimen in the testing machine, according
to the producer’s instructions, while maintaining parallelism
and the specified nominal joint width.
9.2.7 Record the number of cycles at which the test was
9.1.4 Maintaining parallelism, verify both the minimum
terminated.
joint width and the maximum joint width.
9.2.8 Describefailedspecimensindetailusingphotographs
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