ASTM D6297-98

Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material, testing and application requirements for a field molded asphaltic plug joint (APJ) used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concrete overlay and portland cement concrete decks. The scope of this specification is limited to field molded APJ. This molded element can consist of multilayer, or single layer, or both, application systems depending upon individual manufacturing requirements. The details of this specification are limited to the materials used in the application of APJ. It is recommended that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of the individual systems, either in the field or at the testing laboratory, be developed. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint movements shall be specifically identified for each type of APJ. APJs should not be used for movement applications exceeding ± 25 mm from the installation width.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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: 09-Dec-2001
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• ICS: 93.040 - Bridge construction
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.32 - Bridges and Structures

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D6297-01 - Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges
• Effective Date: 10-Dec-2001

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 6297 – 98
Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for
Bridges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6297; 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 Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
D 3407 Test Methods for Joint Sealants, Hot-Poured, for
1.1 This specification covers the material, testing and appli-
Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
cation requirements for a field molded asphaltic plug joint
D 5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and
(APJ) used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concrete
Crack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
overlay and portland cement concrete decks. The scope of this
D 5249 Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold
specification is limited to field molded APJ. This molded
and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland Cement Con-
element can consist of multilayer, or single layer, or both,
crete and Asphalt Joints
application systems depending upon individual manufacturing
D 5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied,
requirements. The details of this specification are limited to the
for Joints and Cracks in Asphalt and Portland Cement
materials used in the application of APJ. It is recommended
Concrete Pavements
that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of
the individual systems, either in the field or at the testing
3. Terminology
laboratory, be developed. When used on highway bridges,
3.1 Acronyms:
limits on maximum joint movements shall be specifically
3.1.1 APJ—Asphaltic Plug Joint.
identified for each type of APJ. APJs should not be used for
3.1.2 AB—Asphaltic Binder.
movement applications exceeding 6 25 mm from the installa-
tion width.
4. Material
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.1 The AB shall be a thermoplastic polymeric-modified
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
asphalt conforming to the physical properties in Table 1.
information only.
4.2 The specified aggregate shall be crushed, washed, and
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
dried. Specific size and gradations of aggregate shall be agreed
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
upon by the purchaser and APJ manufacturer. The aggregate
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
shall be preweighed and packaged to avoid confusion on the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
jobsite. It shall be noted that specific sizes of aggregate may be
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
proprietary to certain manufacturers.
2. Referenced Documents 4.3 The closed cell foam expansion joint filler shall be
nongassing and capable of withstanding the elevated installa-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
2 tion temperature (199 °C) of the AB and meet Specification
A 36/A 36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
D 5249.
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
3 4.4 The steel bridging plate shall conform to Specification
Sheet and Plate
4 A 36/A 36M for mild steel or Specification B 209 for alumi-
D 5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
5 num.
D 36 Test Method for Software Point of Bitumen
D 113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
5. Physical Properties
D 217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating
5.1 The thermoplastic polymeric modified asphalt shall
Grease
conform to the physical properties prescribed in Table 1.
D 3405 Specification for Joint Sealants, Hot-Applied, for
6. Dimensions and Tolerances
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road 6.1 The size, shape, and dimensional tolerance shall be
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on
agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
Bridges and Structures.
These tolerances shall be in compliance with the field construc-
Current edition approved August 10, 1998. Published February 1999.
tion specifications. The standard minimum blockout dimen-
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02.
sions are 50 3 500 mm; however, it should be noted that values
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.03.
fluctuate depending on existing field conditions.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
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D 6297
thermoplastic polymeric modified asphalt. Samples of the
ASTM Required Physical
Standards Properties
batch shall be taken at random prior to the shipment of
material. If the shipment consists of more than one batch, a
Softening point, min D 36 83°C
Tensile adhesion, min D 5329 700 %
sample from each batch shall be taken.
Ductility, min at 25°C(77°F) D 113 400 mm
8.2 A minimum of 1.4 kg of the thermoplastic polymeric
Penetration D 3407
Max at 25°C modified asphalt taken from the manufacturer’s facility shall
(77°F) 150 g, 5 s 7.5 mm
constitute one sample for testing purposes.
Low temperature penetration 9.1
8.3 A batch shall consist of a maximum 20 000 kg of the
Min at −18°C (0°F) 200 g,
60 s 1.0 mm specified aggregate. Samples of the batch shall be taken at
Flow, max5hat 60°C (140°F) D 3407 3.0 mm
random from each shipment of material. If the shipment
Resiliency, min - max at 25°C (77°F) D 3407 40 - 70 %
consists of more than one batch, a sample from each batch shall
Asphalt compatibility D 3407 Pass
Recommended installation be taken.
Temperature range 182°C - 199°C
8.4 A minimu
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