ASTM D545-99

Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)

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1.1 These test methods cover the physical properties associated with preformed expansion joint fillers. The test methods include:  Property Section Asphalt content 7.5 Boiling in hydrochloric acid 7.4 Compression 7.2 Density 7.7 Expansion in boiling water 7.1 Extrusion 7.3 Recovery 7.2 Water absorption 7.6
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound are to be regarded as standard.  Note 1-Specific test methods are applicable only to certain types of joint fillers, as stated herein.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.>

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jun-1999
• ICS: 91.100.50 - Binders. Sealing materials
• Technical Committee: D04 - Road and Paving Materials
• Drafting Committee: D04.34 - Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D545-99(2005) - Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
• Effective Date: 15-Jul-2005
• Referred By: ASTM D5249-10(2021) - Standard Specification for Backer Material for Use with Cold- and Hot-Applied Joint Sealants in Portland Cement Concrete and Asphalt Joints
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D1751-18 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types)
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D994/D994M-11(2022) - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete (Bituminous Type)
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D7174-05(2022) - Standard Specification for Preformed Closed-Cell Polyolefin Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D1752-18(2023) - Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber, Cork, and Recycled PVC Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D6506/D6506M-01(2018)e1 - Standard Specification for Asphalt Based Protection Board for Below-Grade Waterproofing
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM D8139-17 - Standard Specification for Semi-Rigid, Closed-Cell Polypropylene Foam, Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D545–99
Standard Test Methods for
Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete
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Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D545; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope joint and thereby prevent damage that might otherwise occur
during thermal expansion. The asphalt content is a measure of
1.1 These test methods cover the physical properties asso-
thefiber-typejointfiller’sdurabilityandlifeexpectancy.Inthe
ciated with preformed expansion joint fillers.The test methods
case of cork-type fillers, the resistance to water absorption and
include:
resistance to boiling hydrochloric acid are relative measures of
Property Section
durability and life expectancy.
Asphalt content 7.5
Boiling in hydrochloric acid 7.4
Compression 7.2
4. Apparatus
Density 7.7
4.1 Balance, for weighing joint fillers capable of weighing
Expansion in boiling water 7.1
Extrusion 7.3
test specimens within 0.01 g.
Recovery 7.2
4.2 Mechanical Convection Oven, capable of maintaining
Water absorption 7.6
220 6 5.0°F [104 6 3°C].
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound are to be regarded as
4.3 Desiccator, of sufficient size to accommodate the test
standard.
specimens.
4.4 Vernier Caliper, for measuring length and width of
NOTE 1—Specific test methods are applicable only to certain types of
joint fillers, as stated herein. specimens with accuracy within 60.01 in. [0.25 mm].
4.5 Dial Micrometer, or other measuring device, graduated
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
to read in 0.001-in. [0.02-mm] units.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.6 Extrusion Mold— Three-sided steel mold to confine
responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and
lateral movement of specimens under compression to one side
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
only. Interior dimensions shall be 4 by 4 in. [102 by 102 mm]
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
with permissible variations in length and width of 60.015 in.
2. Referenced Documents [0.38 mm]. Mold sides shall be of such height as to extend at
least 0.5 in. [13 mm] above the test specimens.Atypical mold
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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can be made from a steel base ⁄2by4by4 6 0.015 in. [13 by
D147 Methods ofTesting Bituminous Mastics, Grouts, and
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2 102 by 102 6 0.3 mm] and three bolted steel side plates ⁄4 in.
Like Mixtures
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[6.35 mm] thick, extending approximately 1 ⁄2 in. [38 mm]
D1037 Methods for Evaluating the Properties of Wood-
3 above the base plate, thus forming a three-sided open-top box.
Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
4.7 Template—One steel template 4 by 4 in. [102 by 102
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3. Significance and Use mm], machined from ⁄2-in. [6.4-mm] steel plate to fit the
extrusion mold. The template shall fit the mold within−0.005
3.1 The compression resistance perpendicular to the faces,
in. [0.13 mm] in length and width.
the resistance to the extrusion during compression, and the
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4.8 Metal Plate,4 ⁄2 by 4 ⁄2 in. 6 0.1 in. [114 by 114 6 2.5
ability to recover after release of the load are indicative of a
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mm] with parallel faces machined from ⁄2-in. [6.4-mm] steel
joint filler’s ability to fill continuously a concrete expansion
plate.
4.9 Compression Tester, either hydraulic- or screw-type
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These methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-4 on Road
equipment with sufficient opening between upper- and lower-
and Paving Materials and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
bearing surfaces to permit the use of verifying apparatus. The
Preformed Joint Fillers and Sealers.
load applied to the test specimen shall be indicated with an
Current edition approved June 10, 1999. Published July 1999. Originally
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accuracy of 61.0%. The upper-bearing device shall be a
published as D545–39T. Last previous edition D545–84 (1993) .
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Discontinued, See 1989 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.04.
spherically seated, hardened metal block firmly attached at the
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.10.
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