ASTM D7174-05(2016)

Standard Specification for Preformed Closed-Cell Polyolefin Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers preformed expansion joint fillers made from closed-cell polyolefin materials having suitable compressibility and nonextruding characteristics.  
1.1.1 Type I, closed-cell polyethylene or blended polyethylene.  
1.2 These joint fillers are intended for use in concrete pavements in full-depth joints. There are several variations in size. A typical size measures 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) in thickness, 4.0-in. (101.6-mm) in width, and 10-ft (3.048-m) in length and will relieve stress or avoid potential distress in adjacent structures or pavements.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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: 30-Sep-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.34 - Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems

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Designation: D7174 −05 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Closed-Cell Polyolefin Expansion Joint Fillers for
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Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7174; 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.
1. Scope 4. Physical Properties
1.1 This specification covers preformed expansion joint
4.1 Compressive Strength:
fillers made from closed-cell polyolefin materials having suit-
4.1.1 Minimum—Load required to compress test specimen
able compressibility and nonextruding characteristics.
by 25% (to 75% of original thickness) shall not be less than
1.1.1 Type I, closed-cell polyethylene or blended polyeth-
5 psi (35 kPa).
ylene.
4.1.2 Maximum—Load required to compress test specimen
1.2 These joint fillers are intended for use in concrete
by 85% (to 15% of original thickness) shall not be greater
pavements in full-depth joints. There are several variations in
than 300 psi (2070 kPa).
size. A typical size measures 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) in thickness,
4.2 Recovery—Aftercompressingthetestspecimento50%
4.0-in. (101.6-mm) in width, and 10-ft (3.048-m) in length and
of its thickness before test, the load shall be released; and 10
will relieve stress or avoid potential distress in adjacent
minafterreleaseoftheload,thespecimenshallhaverecovered
structures or pavements.
to at least 95% of its thickness before test.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. 4.3 Extrusion—When a 1.0-in. (25.4-mm) thick test speci-
men is compressed to 50% of its original thickness with three
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
of its edges restrained, the free edge shall extrude not more
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
than 0.5-in. (12.7-mm).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.4 Structural Characteristics—Closed-cell expansion joint
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
filler units shall have sufficient strength and resiliency to
withstand on-the-job handling without breakage or permanent
2. Referenced Documents
deformation.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D545Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers
5. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient
5.1 Expansion joint filler units shall conform to dimensions
Types)
as specified:
5.1.1 Thickness, +10, −0%.
3. Materials and Manufacture
5.1.2 Width, +0.8, −0 in. (+20.3, −0 mm).
3.1 Type I, Closed-Cell Polyethylene or Blended
Polyethylene—These fillers shall be made from foamed poly- 5.1.3 Length, +3.0, −0 in. (+76.2, −0 mm).
ethylene or blended polyethylene, and their preformed cross
section shall be closed-cell. 6. Sampling
6.1 Size of Samples—Each sample shall consist of sufficient
materialtoprovideatleasttentestspecimensmeasuring4.5by
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road
4.5 in. (114.3 by 114.3 mm), or as required by the user agency.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
Unless otherwise specified under applicable test method, test
Prefo
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Designation: D7174 − 05 (Reapproved 2011) D7174 − 05 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Specification for
Preformed Closed-Cell Polyolefin Expansion Joint Fillers for
1
Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7174; 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 specification covers preformed expansion joint fillers made from closed-cell polyolefin materials having suitable
compressibility and nonextruding characteristics.
1.1.1 Type I, closed-cell polyethylene or blended polyethylene.
1.2 These joint fillers are intended for use in concrete pavements in full-depth joints. There are several variations in size. A
typical size measures 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) in thickness, 4.0-in. (101.6-mm) in width, and 10-ft (3.048-m) in length and will relieve
stress or avoid potential distress in adjacent structures or pavements.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as 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:
D545 Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
3. Materials and Manufacture
3.1 Type I, Closed-Cell Polyethylene or Blended Polyethylene—These fillers shall be made from foamed polyethylene or
blended polyethylene, and their preformed cross section shall be closed-cell.
4. Physical Properties
4.1 Compressive Strength:
4.1.1 Minimum—Load required to compress test specimen by 25 % (to 75 % of original thickness) shall not be less than 5 psi
(35 kPa).
4.1.2 Maximum—Load required to compress test specimen by 85 % (to 15 % of original thickness) shall not be greater than 300
psi (2070 kPa).
4.2 Recovery—After compressing the test specimen to 50 % of its thickness before test, the load shall be released; and 10 min
after release of the load, the specimen shall have recovered to at least 95 % of its thickness before test.
4.3 Extrusion—When a 1.0-in. (25.4-mm) thick test specimen is compressed to 50 % of its original thickness with three of its
edges restrained, the free edge shall extrude not more than 0.5-in. (12.7-mm).
4.4 Structural Characteristics—Closed-cell expansion joint filler units shall have sufficient strength and resiliency to withstand
on-the-job handling without breakage or permanent deformation.
5. Dimensions, Mass, and Permissible Variations
5.1 Expansion joint filler units shall conform to dimensions as specified:
5.1.1 Thickness, +10, −0 %.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on Preformed
Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
Current edition approved June 1, 2011Oct. 1, 2016. Published July 2011October 2016. Originally published approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved 2005 in
2011 as D7174D7174 – 05 (2011).–05. DOI: 10.1520/D7174-05R11.10.1520/D7174-05R16.
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5.1.2 Width, +0.8, −0 in. (+20.3, −0 mm).
5.1.3 Length, +3.0, −0 in. (+76.2, −0 mm).
6. Sampling
6.1 Size of Samples—Each sample shall consist of sufficient material to provide at least ten test specimens measuring 4.5 by 4.5
in. (114.3 by 114.3 mm), or as required by the user agency. Unless otherwise specified under applicable test method, test specimens
shall be the same thickness as the expansion joint filler units to be installed.
6.2 Number of Samples—Select one representative sample from each shipment of material capable of filling 5000 linear ft (1524
m) of expansion joint filler.
7. Test Methods
7.1 Scope—Determine the physical requirements prescribed in this spe
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