ASTM D2628-91(2016)

Standard Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material requirements for preformed polychloroprene elastomeric joint seals for concrete pavements. The seal consists of a multiple web design and is installed with a lubricant. The seal functions by compression of the seal between the faces of the joint with the seal folding inward at the top to facilitate compression. The seals shall be preformed, and the material shall be vulcanized elastomeric compound using polychloroprene as the only base polymer. The materials shall also comply with the physical properties prescribed herein such as tensile strength, elongation, hardness, oil swell, ozone resistance, low-temperature stiffening, low-temperature recovery, and compression deflection.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for preformed polychloroprene elastomeric joint seals for concrete pavements. The seal consists of a multiple web design and functions only by compression of the seal between the faces of the joint with the seal folding inward at the top to facilitate compression. The seal is installed with a lubricant and is designed to seal the joint and reject incompressibles.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3   This standard does not purport to address 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.  
Note 1: This specification is a manufacturing and purchasing specification only and does not include requirements or considerations for selection of size, or the installation of the joint seals. However, experience has shown that successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of size and cross-sectional design of the joint seal, joint size, and joint spacing for the ambient conditions the pavement will be exposed to, and care in the installation of the joint seals.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2016
• ICS: 93.080.10 - Road construction
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.34 - Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D2628-91(2011) - Standard Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Referred By: ASTM D5973-97(2017) - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used in Expansion Joint Sealing
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016
• Referred By: ASTM C1127/C1127M-15(2023) - Standard Guide for Use of High Solids Content, Cold Liquid-Applied Elastomeric Waterproofing Membrane with an Integral Wearing Surface
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2016

Overview

ASTM D2628-91(2016), Standard Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements, sets forth material requirements for preformed joint seals used in concrete pavements. Developed by ASTM International, this standard is crucial for ensuring the reliability and performance of joint sealing systems. The specification targets manufacturers, suppliers, and purchasers by providing guidelines on material properties, sampling, testing, and certification for polychloroprene-based elastomeric seals. The use of polychloroprene ensures resistance to environmental stresses and elongates the lifespan of pavement joints by preventing ingress of water, debris, and incompressibles.

Key Topics

The key elements addressed in ASTM D2628-91(2016) include:

• Material Requirements: The seal must be a preformed, vulcanized elastomeric compound using polychloroprene as the sole base polymer.
• Design: The seal employs a multiple web design and functions exclusively by compression between joint faces. Upon installation, the seal folds inward at the top to facilitate compression and sealing efficacy.
• Physical Properties: The standard prescribes necessary physical characteristics, including:
  • Minimum tensile strength and elongation
  • Specified hardness (durometer) range
  • Resistance to oil swell and deterioration in air ovens
  • Ozone resistance
  • Performance in low- and high-temperature environments, including stiffness and recovery after deflection
  • Compression deflection properties
• Testing and Sampling: Compliance is determined by referenced ASTM test methods; samples and batch tests are required for quality assurance.
• Certification and Marking: Requirements for product certification, acceptance, and clear product marking to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Safety: Users are advised to establish appropriate safety and health practices, mindful of applicable local regulations.

Applications

ASTM D2628-91(2016) is widely applicable for:

• Highway and airport runway construction: Preformed joint seals are essential in concrete pavements to control water ingress, prevent debris infiltration, and accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
• Municipal roadways and large concrete slabs: Ensuring joint integrity in heavy-use and environmentally exposed pavements.
• Public works and infrastructure projects: Used in bridge approaches and other paved surfaces requiring durable, reliable joint sealing solutions.

By setting clear expectations for material performance and verification, this standard helps agencies and contractors specify, source, and install joint seals that will enhance pavement durability and reduce maintenance costs.

Practical value includes:

• Extended pavement lifespan by preventing joint deterioration
• Reduction of maintenance and repair costs due to better joint protection
• Improved safety and performance for public roadways

Related Standards

For comprehensive quality and performance assurance, consider these related ASTM standards:

• ASTM D395 - Test Methods for Rubber Property–Compression Set
• ASTM D412 - Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers–Tension
• ASTM D471 - Test Method for Rubber Property–Effect of Liquids
• ASTM D573 - Test Method for Rubber–Deterioration in an Air Oven
• ASTM D1149 - Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration–Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
• ASTM D2240 - Test Method for Rubber Property–Durometer Hardness
• ASTM D3183 - Practice for Rubber–Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products

Reviewing these standards alongside ASTM D2628-91(2016) ensures all materials and test procedures adhere to recognized international quality and performance benchmarks.

Keywords: ASTM D2628, preformed joint seal, polychloroprene elastomer, concrete pavement, joint seal specification, highway joint seal, pavement protection, elastomeric material properties, ASTM standards for pavements.

Standards Content (Sample)

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:D2628 −91 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Joint Seals for
Concrete Pavements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2628; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for
D573Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
preformed polychloroprene elastomeric joint seals for concrete
Oven
pavements. The seal consists of a multiple web design and
D575Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Compression
functions only by compression of the seal between the faces of
D1149TestMethodsfor RubberDeterioration—Crackingin
the joint with the seal folding inward at the top to facilitate
an Ozone Controlled Environment
compression. The seal is installed with a lubricant and is
D2240Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
designed to seal the joint and reject incompressibles.
ness
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D3183Practice for Rubber—Preparation of Pieces for Test
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Purposes from Products
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. 3. Materials and Manufacture
1.3 This standard does not purport to address the safety 3.1 The seals shall be preformed, and the material shall be
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
vulcanized elastomeric compound using polychloroprene as
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and the only base polymer.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
4. Physical Requirements
limitations prior to use.
4.1 The materials shall conform to the physical properties
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchasing specifi-
prescribed in Table 1.
cation only and does not include requirements or considerations for
selectionofsize,ortheinstallationofthejointseals.However,experience
4.2 In the applicable requirements of Table 1 and the test
has shown that successful performance of this product depends upon the
methods,alldeflectionsshallbebasedonthenominalwidthof
proper selection of size and cross-sectional design of the joint seal, joint
the seal.
size, and joint spacing for the ambient conditions the pavement will be
exposed to, and care in the installation of the joint seals.
5. Dimensions and Permissible Variations
2. Referenced Documents
5.1 The size, shape, and dimensional variations shall be as
agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D395Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
6. Workmanship
D412TestMethodsforVulcanizedRubberandThermoplas-
6.1 Seals shall be free of defects in workmanship and
tic Elastomers—Tension
materials that may affect its serviceability.
D471Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
7. Sampling
7.1 Alot shall consist of the quantity for each cross section
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road
agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
7.2 Samplesshallbetakenatrandomfromeachshipmentof
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
material.Iftheshipmentconsistsofmorethanonelot,eachlot
approved in 1967. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D2628–91(2011).
DOI: 10.1520/D2628-91R16.
shall be sampled.
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D2628−91 (2016)
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Preformed Elastomeric Joint Seals
Property Requirement ASTM Test Method
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8) D412
Elongaton at break, min, % 250 D412
A
Hardness, Type A durometer, points 55 ± 5 D2240 (modified)
Oven aging, 70 h at 212°F (100°C) D573
Tensile strength, loss, max, % 20 max
Elongation, loss, max, % 20 max
Hardness, Type A durometer, points change 0 to + 10
Oil Swell, ASTM Oil 3, 70 h at 212°F (100°C) D471
Weight change, max, % 45 max
Ozone resistance D1149
B
20 % strain, 300 pphm in air, 70 h (modified)
at 104°F (40°C) no cracks
Low-temperature stiffening, 7 days at 14°F (−10°C) D2240
Hardness, Type A durometer, points change 0 to + 15
C
Low-temperature recovery, 72 h at 14°F (−10°C)
D
50 % deflection, min % 88 9.2
C D
Low-temperature recovery, 22 h at − 20°F (−29°C), 50 % deflection, 83 9.2
min %
C D
High-temperature recovery, 70 h at 212°F (100°C), 50 % deflec- 85 9.2
tion, min %
D
Compression-deflection, at 80 % of nominal width, min, lbf/in. (N/m) 3.5 (613) 9.3
A
The term “modified” in the table relates to the specimen preparation. The use of joint seal as the specimen source requires that more plies than specified in either of
themodifiedtestproceduresbeused.Suchspecimenmodificationshallbeagreeduponbythepurchaserandsellerpriortotesting.Thehardnesstestshallbemadewith
the durometer in a durometer stand as recommended in Test Method D2240.
B
Test in accordance with Procedure A of Test Method D518.
C
Cracking, splitting, or sticking of a specimen during a recovery test shall mean that the specimen has failed the test.
D
The reference sections are those of this specification.
7.3 A minimum of 9 linear ft (2.8 m) shall constitute one withSection8.Usetwospecimensforeachtestandrunthetest
sample for testing purposes. on both specimens at the same time as a pair.
9.2.2 Deflect the specimens between parallel plates to 50%
8. Specimen Preparation
of the nominal width of the seal using the compression device
8.1 Cut or buff all test specimens from the sample of
described in Method B of Test Methods D395. Prior to
preformed seal. Except as otherwise specified in the applicable
compression, place the specimen in a horizontal position such
specifications or test methods, prepare specimens in accor-
thattheplanethroughbothedgesofthetopsurfaceofthejoint
dance with the requirements of Practice D3183.
seal is perpendicular to the compression plates. As the speci-
men is being compressed, the top surface of the joint seal
8.2 Prepare specimens for determining tensile strength and
should fold inward toward the center of the specimen.
elongation using Die C (Test Methods D412) when possible.
9.2.3 Place a clamp assembly containing the compressed
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