ASTM D545-14
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
Standard Test Methods for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Types)
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The compression resistance perpendicular to the faces, the resistance to the extrusion during compression, and the ability to recover after release of the load are indicative of a joint filler's ability to fill continuously a concrete expansion joint and thereby prevent damage that might otherwise occur during thermal expansion. The asphalt content is a measure of the fiber-type joint filler's durability and life expectancy. In the case of cork-type fillers, the resistance to water absorption and resistance to boiling hydrochloric acid are relative measures of durability and life expectancy.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the physical properties associated with preformed expansion joint fillers. The test methods include:
Property
Section
Expansion in Boiling Water
7.1
Recovery and Compression
7.2
Extrusion
7.3
Boiling in Hydrochloric Acid
7.4
Asphalt Content
7.5
Water Absorption
7.6
Density
7.7
Note 1: Specific test methods are applicable only to certain types of joint fillers, as stated herein.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation: D545 − 14
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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope D1037Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-
Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
1.1 These test methods cover the physical properties asso-
E177Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ciated with preformed expansion joint fillers.The test methods
ASTM Test Methods
include:
E691Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
Property Section
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
Expansion in Boiling Water 7.1
Recovery and Compression 7.2
3. Significance and Use
Extrusion 7.3
Boiling in Hydrochloric Acid 7.4
3.1 The compression resistance perpendicular to the faces,
Asphalt Content 7.5
Water Absorption 7.6 the resistance to the extrusion during compression, and the
Density 7.7
ability to recover after release of the load are indicative of a
joint filler’s ability to fill continuously a concrete expansion
NOTE 1—Specific test methods are applicable only to certain types of
joint fillers, as stated herein.
joint and thereby prevent damage that might otherwise occur
during thermal expansion. The asphalt content is a measure of
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
thefiber-typejointfiller’sdurabilityandlifeexpectancy.Inthe
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
case of cork-type fillers, the resistance to water absorption and
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
resistance to boiling hydrochloric acid are relative measures of
and are not considered standard.
durability and life expectancy.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4. Apparatus
responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and
4.1 Balance, for weighing joint fillers capable of weighing
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
test specimens within 0.01 g.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.2 Mechanical Convection Oven, capable of maintaining
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
220 6 5.0°F (104 6 3°C).
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4.3 Desiccator, of sufficient size to accommodate the test
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
specimens.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.4 Vernier Caliper, for measuring length and width of
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
specimens with accuracy within 60.01 in. (0.25 mm).
2. Referenced Documents 4.5 Dial Micrometer, or other measuring device, graduated
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to read in 0.001-in. (0.02-mm) units.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.6 Extrusion Mold—Three-sided steel mold to confine
lateral movement of specimens under compression to one side
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These methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
only. Interior dimensions shall be 4 by 4 in. (102 by 102 mm)
and Paving Materials and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
with permissible variations in length and width of 60.015 in.
Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
(0.38 mm). Mold sides shall be of such height as to extend at
Current edition approved June 1, 2014. Published August 2014. Originally
least 0.5 in. (13 mm) above the test specimens.Atypical mold
approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as D545–08. DOI:
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10.1520/D0545-14.
can be made from a steel base ⁄2by4by4 6 0.015 in. (13 by
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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102 by 102 6 0.3 mm) and three bolted steel side plates ⁄4 in.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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(6.35 mm) thick, extending approximately 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm)
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. above the base plate, thus forming a three-sided open-top box.
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4.7 Template—One steel template 4 by 4 in. (102 by 102 7.1.2 Prepare the test specimens for testing as described in
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mm), machined from ⁄2-in. (6.4-mm) steel plate to fit the 6.2.
extrusion mold
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Designation: D545 − 08 D545 − 14
Standard Test Methods for
Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete
1
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. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the physical properties associated with preformed expansion joint fillers. The test methods include:
Property Section
Expansion in Boiling Water 7.1
Recovery and Compression 7.2
Extrusion 7.3
Boiling in Hydrochloric Acid 7.4
Asphalt Content 7.5
Water Absorption 7.6
Density 7.7
NOTE 1—Specific test methods are applicable only to certain types of joint fillers, as stated herein.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 consult and 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:
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D147 Methods of Testing Bituminous Mastics (Withdrawn 1984)
D1037 Test Methods for Evaluating Properties of Wood-Base Fiber and Particle Panel Materials
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
3. Significance and Use
3.1 The compression resistance perpendicular to the faces, the resistance to the extrusion during compression, and the ability
to recover after release of the load are indicative of a joint filler’s ability to fill continuously a concrete expansion joint and thereby
prevent damage that might otherwise occur during thermal expansion. The asphalt content is a measure of the fiber-type joint
filler’s durability and life expectancy. In the case of cork-type fillers, the resistance to water absorption and resistance to boiling
hydrochloric acid are relative measures of durability and life expectancy.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Balance, for weighing joint fillers capable of weighing test specimens within 0.01 g.
4.2 Mechanical Convection Oven, capable of maintaining 220 6 5.0°F (104 6 3°C).
4.3 Desiccator, of sufficient size to accommodate the test specimens.
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These methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road and Paving Materials and are the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on Preformed
Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems.
Current edition approved July 1, 2008June 1, 2014. Published August 2008August 2014. Originally approved in 1939. Last previous edition approved in 20052008 as
D545 – 99 (2005).D545 – 08. DOI: 10.1520/D0545-08.10.1520/D0545-14.
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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’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.4 Vernier Caliper, for measuring length and width of specimens with accuracy within 60.01 in. (0.25 mm).
4.5 Dial Micrometer, or other measuring device, graduated to read in 0.001-in. (0.02-mm) units.
4.6 Extrusion Mold—Three-sided steel mold to confine lateral movement of specimens under compression to one side only.
Interior dimensions shall be 4 by 4 in. (102 by 102 mm) with permissible variations in length and width of 60.015 in. (0.38 mm).
Mold sides shall be of such height as to extend at least 0.5 in. (13 mm) above the test specimens. A typical mold can be made from
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a steel base ⁄2 by 4 by 4 6 0.015 in. (13 by 102 by 102 6 0.3 mm) and three bolted steel side plates ⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) thick,
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extending approximately 1 ⁄2 in. (38 mm) above the base plate, thus forming a three-sided open-top box.
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4.7 Template—One steel template 4 by 4 in. (102 by 102 mm), machined from ⁄2-in. (6.4-mm)
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