ASTM E2098/E2098M-13

Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats that contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the action of alkali. The breaking force following alkali exposure as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively evaluate the alkali resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing meshes in the laboratory.  
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the conditions that may be encountered in service. The performance of an EIFS is a function of many factors, such as proper installation, rigidity of supporting construction and resistance of the EIFS to deterioration by other causes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning in an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with base coats that contain portland cement as an ingredient.  
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh that has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2013
• ICS: 59.100.10 - Textile glass materials
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.58 - Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2098-00(2006) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM E2098/E2098M-13(2018) - Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C1764-20 - Standard Test Methods for Non Metallic Plaster Bases (Lath) Used With Portland Cement Based Plaster in Vertical Wall Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E2568-17a - Standard Specification for PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E2098/E2098M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber
Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium
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Hydroxide Solution
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2098/E2098M;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 E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys-
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the
tems (EIFS)
breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning
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2.2 Other Documents:
in an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Guideline
mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
(EIFS) with base coats that contain portland cement as an
(EIFS), Class PB
ingredient.
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width
3. Terminology
of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in
that has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Termi-
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
nology E631 (for buildings in general).
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
4. Summary of Test Method
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
4.1 Specimens are tested for breaking force with and with-
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
out conditioning. Conditioning is immersion for 28 days in an
with the standard.
aqueous solution of 5 % sodium hydroxide.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.2 Breaking force is determined by mounting a test speci-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
men in a tensile testing machine and applying a force to the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
specimen until it breaks.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen
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EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats
2.1 ASTM Standards:
that contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the
D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for
glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the
Textiles
action of alkali. The breaking force following alkali exposure
D579/D579M Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
evaluate the alkali resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing
Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
meshes in the laboratory.
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
conditions that may be encountered in service. The perfor-
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58
mance of an EIFS is a function of many factors, such as proper
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally
installation, rigidity of supporting construction and resistance
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as E2098 – 00 (2006).
of the EIFS to deterioration by other causes.
DOI: 10.1520/E2098_E2098M-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA), 513 West
the ASTM website. Broad Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com.
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6. Apparatus and Reagents 9.4 Condition specimens in the solution for 28 days.
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, of the controlled rate of 9.5 Following the 28 day conditioning, remove specimens,
extension type, as defined in Specification D76/D76M, clumps rinse briefly in distilled water, and dry for 7 days at 22 6 3°C
and jaw faces conforming to those in Test Method D5035. [72 6 5°F] and rel
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Designation: E2098 − 00 (Reapproved 2006) E2098/E2098M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber
Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium
1
Hydroxide Solution
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2098;E2098/E2098M; 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
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning in
an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
with base coats that contain portland cement as an ingredient.
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh that
has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D579D579/D579M Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
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2.2 Other Documents:
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Guideline Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), Class
PB
3. Terminology
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Terminology
E631 (for buildings in general).
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens are tested for breaking force with and without conditioning. Conditioning is immersion for 28 days in an aqueous
solution of 5%5 % sodium hydroxide.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Building ConstructionsPerformance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
E06.58 on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2006Sept. 1, 2013. Published September 2006September 2013. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20002006
as E2098 – 00.E2098 – 00 (2006). DOI: 10.1520/E2098-00R06.10.1520/E2098_E2098M-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from the EIFS Industry MEmbers Association (EIMA) 3000 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 270 Morrow, Georgia 30260.Members Association (EIMA), 513
West Broad Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com.
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4.2 Breaking force is determined by mounting a test specimen in a tensile testing machine and applying a force to the specimen
until it breaks.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats that
contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the action of alkali.
The breaking force following alkali exposure as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively evaluate the alkali
resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing meshes in the laboratory.
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the conditions that may be encountered in service. The performance of an
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