ASTM D6297-01(2007)

Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standards the material, testing and application requirements for a field molded asphaltic plug joint (APJ) used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concrete overlay and portland cement concrete decks. This specification is limited only to field molded APJ which can consist of multilayer, or single layer, or both, application systems. The asphaltic binder to be used shall be a thermoplastic polymeric-modified asphalt. The aggregates shall be crushed, washed, and dried. Physical properties of the asphalt such as softening point, tensile adhesion, ductility, resilience, and flexibility shall also be tested and shall conform to other ASTM documents prescribed herein.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material, testing and application requirements for a field molded asphaltic plug joint (APJ) used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concrete overlay and portland cement concrete decks. The scope of this specification is limited to field molded APJ. This molded element can consist of multilayer, or single layer, or both, application systems depending upon individual manufacturing requirements. The details of this specification are limited to the materials used in the application of APJ. It is recommended that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of the individual systems, either in the field or at the testing laboratory, be developed. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint movements shall be specifically identified for each type of APJ. APJs should not be used for movement applications exceeding ± 25 mm from the installation width.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.
1.3 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-Nov-2007
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• ICS: 93.040 - Bridge construction
• ICS: 93.080.20 - Road construction materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.32 - Bridges and Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D6297-01 - Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM D6297-13 - Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for Bridges
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D6297 −01(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for
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Bridges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6297; 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 D113Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
D217Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating
1.1 This specification covers the material, testing and appli-
Grease
cation requirements for a field molded asphaltic plug joint
D3405Specification for Joint Sealants, Hot-Applied, for
(APJ) used in expansion joint sealing on asphalt concrete
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Concrete and Asphalt Pavements (Withdrawn 2002)
overlay and portland cement concrete decks. The scope of this
D3407Test Methods for Joint Sealants, Hot-Poured, for
specification is limited to field molded APJ. This molded
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Concrete and Asphalt Pavements (Withdrawn 1996)
element can consist of multilayer, or single layer, or both,
D5167Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack
application systems depending upon individual manufacturing
Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
requirements.Thedetailsofthisspecificationarelimitedtothe
D5249Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold-
materials used in the application of APJ. It is recommended
and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland-Cement Con-
that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of
crete and Asphalt Joints
the individual systems, either in the field or at the testing
D5329Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied,
laboratory, be developed. When used on highway bridges,
for Joints and Cracks in Asphaltic and Portland Cement
limits on maximum joint movements shall be specifically
Concrete Pavements
identified for each type of APJ. APJs should not be used for
movement applications exceeding 6 25 mm from the installa-
3. Terminology
tion width.
3.1 Acronyms:
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
3.1.1 APJ—Asphaltic Plug Joint.
standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for
3.1.2 AB—Asphaltic Binder.
information only.
4. Material
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 The AB shall be a thermoplastic polymeric-modified
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
asphalt conforming to the physical properties in Table 1.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
4.2 The specified aggregate shall be crushed, washed, and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
dried.Specificsizeandgradationsofaggregateshallbeagreed
2. Referenced Documents upon by the purchaser and APJ manufacturer. The aggregate
shall be preweighed and packaged to avoid confusion on the
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
jobsite.Itshallbenotedthatspecificsizesofaggregatemaybe
A36/A36MSpecification for Carbon Structural Steel
proprietary to certain manufacturers.
B209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy
Sheet and Plate 4.3 The closed cell foam expansion joint filler shall be
nongassing and capable of withstanding the elevated installa-
D5Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D36TestMethodforSofteningPointofBitumen(Ring-and- tion temperature (199 °C) of the AB and meet Specification
D5249.
Ball Apparatus)
4.4 The steel bridging plate shall conform to Specification
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road
A36/A36M for mild steel or Specification B209 for aluminum.
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on
Bridges and Structures.
5. Physical Properties
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007 Published January 2008. Originally
5.1 The thermoplastic polymeric modified asphalt shall
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D6297–01. DOI:
10.1520/D6297-01R07.
conform to the physical properties prescribed in Table 1.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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D6297−01 (2007)
TABLE 1 Physical Properties
7.8 The blended heated AB and heated specified aggregate
ASTM Required Physical shall be placed in a prepared blockout in accordance with the
Standards Properties
manufacturer’s recommended installation proc
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Designation:D 6297–98 Designation: D 6297 – 01 (Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for Asphaltic Plug Joints for
1
Bridges
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6297; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversthematerial,testingandapplicationrequirementsforafieldmoldedasphalticplugjoint(APJ)used
inexpansionjointsealingonasphaltconcreteoverlayandportlandcementconcretedecks.Thescopeofthisspecificationislimited
to field moldedAPJ. This molded element can consist of multilayer, or single layer, or both, application systems depending upon
individual manufacturing requirements. The details of this specification are limited to the materials used in the application ofAPJ.
It is recommended that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of the individual systems, either in the field or at
the testing laboratory, be developed. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint movements shall be specifically
identified for each type of APJ. APJs should not be used for movement applications exceeding 6 25 mm from the installation
width.
1.2 ThevaluesstatedinSIunitsaretoberegardedasthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesareprovidedforinformation
only.
1.3 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:
A 36/A 36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
B 209 Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Sheet and Plate
D 5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
D 36Test Method for Software Point of Bitumen Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)
D 113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous Materials
D 217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
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D 3405Specification Test Methods for Joint Sealants, Hot-Applied, for Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
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D 3407 Test Methods for Joint Sealants, Hot- Poured, for Concrete and Asphalt Pavements
D 5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
D 5249 Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold- and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland-Cement Concrete and
Asphalt Joints
D 5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied, for Joints and Cracks in Asphaltic and Portland Cement Concrete
Pavements
3. Terminology
3.1 Acronyms:
3.1.1 APJ—Asphaltic Plug Joint.
3.1.2 AB—Asphaltic Binder.
4. Material
4.1 The AB shall be a thermoplastic polymeric-modified asphalt conforming to the physical properties in Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.32 on Bridges
and Structures.
Current edition approved August 10, 1998. Published February 1999.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007 Published January 2008. Originally approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 2001 as D 6297 – 01.
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, Vol 01.04.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.02.
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Withdrawn.
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TABLE 1 Physical Properties
ASTM Required Physical
Standards Properties
Softening point, min D 36 83°C
Tensile adhesion, min D 5329 700 %
Ductility, min at 25°C(77°F) D 113 400 mm
Penetration D 3407
Max at 25°C
(77°F) 150 g, 5 s 7.5 mm
Low temperature penetration 9.1
Min at −18°C (0°F) 200 g,
60 s 1.0 mm
Flow,max5hat60°C(140°F) D 3407 3.0 mm
Resiliency, min - max at 25°C (77°F) D 3407 40 - 70 %
Asphalt compatibility D 3407 Pass
Recommended installation
Temperature range 182°C - 199°C
Safe heating temperature range 199°C - 216°C
Bond 3 Cycles at −7°C (+20°F), D 3405 Pass
100 % Elong
Flexibility, at −23°C (−10°F) D 5329 Pa
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