ASTM E2098/E2098M-13(2018)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
Standard Test Method for Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium Hydroxide Solution
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats that contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the action of alkali. The breaking force following alkali exposure as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively evaluate the alkali resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing meshes in the laboratory.
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the conditions that may be encountered in service. The performance of an EIFS is a function of many factors, such as proper installation, rigidity of supporting construction and resistance of the EIFS to deterioration by other causes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning in an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS) with base coats that contain portland cement as an ingredient.
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh that has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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: E2098/E2098M − 13 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber
Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium
Hydroxide Solution
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationE2098/E2098M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
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 2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the
D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for
breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning
Textiles
in an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber
D579/D579M Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
(EIFS) with base coats that contain portland cement as an
Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
ingredient.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys-
of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh
tems (EIFS)
that has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.
2.2 Other Documents:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Guideline
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
(EIFS), Class PB
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3. Terminology
with the standard.
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Termi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
nology E631 (for buildings in general).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
4. Summary of Test Method
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Specimens are tested for breaking force with and with-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
out conditioning. Conditioning is immersion for 28 days in an
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
aqueous solution of 5 % sodium hydroxide.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.2 Breaking force is determined by mounting a test speci-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical men in a tensile testing machine and applying a force to the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
specimen until it breaks.
1 2
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2098/E2098M–13. Available from the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA), 513 West
DOI: 10.1520/E2098_E2098M–13R18. Broad Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E2098/E2098M − 13 (2018)
5. Significance and Use by the alkali exposure. Any specimen tags used shall not be
reactive with the alkali solution.
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen
EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats 9.2 Prepare a 5 % (50 g/L [6.68 oz/gal]) sodium hydroxide
that contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the solution and place it in the conditioning container to a depth
glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the sufficient to cover the specimens with 25 mm [1 in.] of
action of alkali. The breaking force following alkali exposure solution. Maintain the solution at 22 6 3 °C [72 6 5 °F].
as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively
9.3 Immerse in the solution one 50 by 300 mm [2 by 12 in.]
evaluate the alkali resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing
specimen strip from each pair cut from the 50 by 600 mm [2 by
meshes in the laboratory.
24in.]strips.Coverthestripsby25mm[1in.]ofsolution.The
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the stripsshallbestraight.Ifthestripshaveatendencytocurl,they
conditions that may be encountered in service. The perfor- may be weighted at the ends by small weights inert to the
mance of an EIFS is a function of many factors, such as proper solution, such as ceramic tile fragments. Cover the solution
installation, rigidity of supporting construction and resistance container with a tight cover and mark the solution level on the
of the EIFS to deterioration by other causes. container. Self clinging plastic wrap may be used. If the
solution level drops from evaporative loss, discontinue test.
6. Apparatus and Reagents
9.4 Condition specimens in the solution for 28 days.
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, of the controlled rate of
9.5 Following the 28 day conditioning, remove specimens,
extension type, as defined in Specification D76/D76M, clumps
rinse briefly in distilled water, and dry for 7 days at 22 63°C
and jaw faces conforming to those in Test Method D5035.
[72 6 5 °F] and relative humidity of 50 65%.
6.2 Container and Container Cover for Alkali Solution—
9.6 Maintain the spec
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Designation: E2098/E2098M − 13 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber
Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium
Hydroxide Solution
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2098/E2098M; 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 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This test method covers procedures for determining the 2.1 ASTM Standards:
breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for
in an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber Textiles
mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems D579/D579M Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
(EIFS) with base coats that contain portland cement as an D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of
ingredient. Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Sys-
of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh
tems (EIFS)
that has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.
2.2 Other Documents:
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Guideline
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
(EIFS), Class PB
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
3. Terminology
with the standard.
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Termi-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
nology E631 (for buildings in general).
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4. Summary of Test Method
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.1 Specimens are tested for breaking force with and with-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
out conditioning. Conditioning is immersion for 28 days in an
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
aqueous solution of 5 % sodium hydroxide.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.2 Breaking force is determined by mounting a test speci-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
men in a tensile testing machine and applying a force to the
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
specimen until it breaks.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1 2
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
on Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as E2098/E2098M–13. Available from the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA), 513 West
DOI: 10.1520/E2098_E2098M–13R18. Broad Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E2098/E2098M − 13 (2018)
5. Significance and Use by the alkali exposure. Any specimen tags used shall not be
reactive with the alkali solution.
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen
EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats 9.2 Prepare a 5 % (50 g/L [6.68 oz/gal]) sodium hydroxide
that contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the solution and place it in the conditioning container to a depth
glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the sufficient to cover the specimens with 25 mm [1 in.] of
action of alkali. The breaking force following alkali exposure solution. Maintain the solution at 22 6 3 °C [72 6 5 °F].
as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively
9.3 Immerse in the solution one 50 by 300 mm [2 by 12 in.]
evaluate the alkali resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing
specimen strip from each pair cut from the 50 by 600 mm [2 by
meshes in the laboratory.
24 in.] strips. Cover the strips by 25 mm [1 in.] of solution. The
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the strips shall be straight. If the strips have a tendency to curl, they
conditions that may be encountered in service. The perfor- may be weighted at the ends by small weights inert to the
mance of an EIFS is a function of many factors, such as proper solution, such as ceramic tile fragments. Cover the solution
installation, rigidity of supporting construction and resistance container with a tight cover and mark the solution level on the
of the EIFS to deterioration by other causes. container. Self clinging plastic wrap may be used. If the
solution level drops from evaporative loss, discontinue test.
6. Apparatus and Reagents
9.4 Condition specimens in the solution for 28 days.
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, of the controlled rate of
9.5 Following the 28 day conditioning, remove specimens,
extension type, as defined in Specification D76/D76M, clumps
rinse briefly in distilled water, and dry for 7 days at 22 6 3 °C
and jaw faces conforming to those in Test Method D5035.
[72 6 5 °F] and relative humidity of 50 6 5 %.
6.2 Container and Container Cover for Alkali Solution—
9.6 Maintain the specimens not being conditioned at ambi-
Material inert to alkali of suitable dim
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Designation: E2098/E2098M − 13 E2098/E2098M − 13 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Test Method for
Determining Tensile Breaking Strength of Glass Fiber
Reinforcing Mesh for Use in Class PB Exterior Insulation
and Finish Systems (EIFS), after Exposure to a Sodium
Hydroxide Solution
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2098/E2098M; 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 test method covers procedures for determining the breaking force of glass fiber mesh following their conditioning in
an alkali solution. The method is applicable to glass fiber mesh used in Class PB Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
with base coats that contain portland cement as an ingredient.
1.2 Breaking force is expressed both as force per unit width of mesh and as a percentage of the breaking force of the mesh that
has not been exposed to alkali conditioning.
1.3 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each
system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the
two systems may result in non-conformance with 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D76/D76M Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
D579/D579M Specification for Greige Woven Glass Fabrics
D5035 Test Method for Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2110 Terminology for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
2.2 Other Documents:
EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) Guideline Specification for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS), Class
PB
3. Terminology
3.1 For general terminology regarding EIFS and building in general, see Terminology E2110 (for EIFS terms) and Terminology
E631 (for buildings in general).
4. Summary of Test Method
4.1 Specimens are tested for breaking force with and without conditioning. Conditioning is immersion for 28 days in an aqueous
solution of 5 % sodium hydroxide.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.58 on Exterior
Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS).
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2013Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2013September 2018. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20062013
as E2098 – 00 (2006).E2098/E2098M–13. DOI: 10.1520/E2098_E2098M-13.10.1520/E2098_E2098M–13R18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Available from the EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA), 513 West Broad Street, Suite 210, Falls Church, VA 22046-3257, http://www.eima.com.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
E2098/E2098M − 13 (2018)
4.2 Breaking force is determined by mounting a test specimen in a tensile testing machine and applying a force to the specimen
until it breaks.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 Glass fiber reinforcing meshes are used to strengthen EIFS. The reinforcing meshes are embedded into base coats that
contain portland cement, which potentially exposes the glass fibers in the reinforcing meshes to weakening by the action of alkali.
The breaking force following alkali exposure as determined by this method, is a factor used to comparatively evaluate the alkali
resistance of EIFS glass fiber reinforcing meshes in the laboratory.
5.2 This test method does not purport to simulate the conditions that may be encountered in service. The performance of an
EIFS is a function of many factors, such as proper installation, rigidity of supporting construction and resistance of the EIFS to
deterioration by other causes.
6. Apparatus and Reagents
6.1 Tensile Testing Machine, of the controlled rate of extension type, as defined in Specification D76/D76M, clumps and jaw
faces conforming to those in Test Method D5035.
6.2 Container and container cover for alkali solution—Container Cover for Alkali Solution—materialMaterial inert to alkali of
suitable dimensions to permit unbent mesh specimens to be fully covered with a depth of 25 mm [1 in.] [1 in.] of alkali solution.
The cover for the container shall be of suitable design to prevent evaporative loss from the solution which would increase its
concentration.
6.3 Distilled water Distilled Water.
6.4 Reagent Grade Sodium Hydroxide Reagent Grade Sodium Hydroxide.
7. Sampling
7.1 Laboratory Sample—from a sample roll, cut 30 specimens 50 6 3 mm [2 in.] wide at least 600 mm 6 13 mm [24 in.] long;
15 specimens with their long dimensions parallel to the machine (warp) direction, and 15 specimens with their long dimensions
parallel to the cross (fill) direction.
7.2 The actual number of yarns shall be equal within the width dimensional tolerance allowed (63 mm [ ⁄8 in.]), and the actual
number of yarns shall be reported.
7.3 Specimens shall be spaced across the width of the fabric to ensure representation of different warp yarns. Fill specimens
shall be from widely spaced locations within the sample roll.
8. Preparation of Sp
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