Standard Specification for Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used in Expansion Joint Sealing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material requirements for preformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steel locking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing. The scope of this specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced strip seals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs. The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or have multiple webs depending on individual project requirements. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thicknesses need to be addressed. The adhesive-lubricant used to install the preformed seal into the steel locking edge rail shall be a one part moisture curing polyurethane compound. The elastomeric seals shall conform to the physical properties prescribed for (1) tensile strength, (2) elongation at break, (3) hardness, (4) oven aging, (5) oil swell, (6) ozone resistance, (7) low temperature stiffening, and (8) compression set. Requirements for preformed elastomeric seal dimensions, sampling, and test methods to determine compliance with the specified physical properties are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for preformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steel locking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing. The scope of this specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced strip seals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs. The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or have multiple webs depending on individual project requirements. The structural steel locking edge rail shall be anchored into the structure in accordance with the purchaser's specific details. While the scope of this specification is limited to the materials used in fabrication of strip sealing systems, it is recommended that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of the individual systems either in the field or at a testing laboratory be developed. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thicknesses need to be addressed.  
1.2 The values stated in the inch-pound system shall be considered as standard.  
1.3 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.

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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.
Designation:D5973 −97 (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used
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in Expansion Joint Sealing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5973; 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 Structural Steel, up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield
Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
preformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steel
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
locking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing. The scope of
tic Elastomers—Tension
this specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced strip
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
seals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs.
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or have
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Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
multiple webs depending on individual project requirements.
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
The structural steel locking edge rail shall be anchored into the
Oven
structure in accordance with the purchaser’s specific details.
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
While the scope of this specification is limited to the materials
an Ozone Controlled Environment
used in fabrication of strip sealing systems, it is recommended
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of
ness
the individual systems either in the field or at a testing
D2628 Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elasto-
laboratory be developed. When used on highway bridges,
meric Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements
limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thick-
D4070 Specification for Adhesive Lubricant for Installation
nesses need to be addressed.
of Preformed Elastomeric Bridge Compression Seals in
1.2 The values stated in the inch-pound system shall be
Concrete Structures
considered as standard.
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2.2 Other Document:
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
FHWATechnical Advisory T 5140.22 Uncoated Weathering
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Steel in Structures
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3. Terminology
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 Acronyms:
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1.1 AICS, n—American Institute of Steel Construction
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.2 AWS, n—American Welding Society
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.3 FHWA, n—Federal Highways Administration
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
3.1.4 RMA, n—Rubber Manufacturers Association
A572/A572M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel
4. Materials and Manufacture
A588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
4.1 The seals shall be preformed and manufactured from an
elastomeric compound.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
4.2 The locking edge rail shall be manufactured from
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
structural steel.
Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
Current edition approved July 1, 2017. Published July 2017. Originally approved
in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D5973 – 97 (2012). DOI:
10.1520/D5973-97R17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.astm.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the Federal Highway Administration, Bridge Division, 400 7th
the ASTM website. Street SW, Washington, DC 20590, www.fhwa.dot.gov.
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D5973−97 (2017)
4.3 Theadhesive-lubricantusedtoinstallthepreformedseal standard factory unwashed finish is acceptable for all other
into the steel locking edge rail shall be a one-part moisture parts of the seal. Small dimples or surface imperf
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