ASTM D7174-05(2011)

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: 31-May-2011
• 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

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D7174-05 - Standard Specification for Preformed Closed-Cell Polyolefin Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D7174 −05(Reapproved 2011)
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 specifie
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