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ASTM D5973-97(2007)

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Standard Specification for Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used in Expansion Joint Sealing

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used in Expansion Joint Sealing

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the material requirements for preformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steel locking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing. The scope of this specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced strip seals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs. The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or have multiple webs depending on individual project requirements. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thicknesses need to be addressed. The adhesive-lubricant used to install the preformed seal into the steel locking edge rail shall be a one part moisture curing polyurethane compound. The elastomeric seals shall conform to the physical properties prescribed for (1) tensile strength, (2) elongation at break, (3) hardness, (4) oven aging, (5) oil swell, (6) ozone resistance, (7) low temperature stiffening, and (8) compression set. Requirements for preformed elastomeric seal dimensions, sampling, and test methods to determine compliance with the specified physical properties are given.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for preformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steel locking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing. The scope of this specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced strip seals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs. The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or have multiple webs depending on individual project requirements. The structural steel locking edge rail shall be anchored into the structure in accordance with the purchaser's specific details. While the scope of this specification is limited to the materials used in fabrication of strip sealing systems, it is recommended that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of the individual systems either in the field or at a testing laboratory be developed. When used on highway bridges, limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thicknesses need to be addressed.
1.2 The values stated in the inch-pound system shall be considered as standard.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Nov-2007
ICS
83.140.50 - Seals
Technical Committee
D04 - Road and Paving Materials
Drafting Committee
D04.34 - Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM D5973-97(2003) - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used in Expansion Joint Sealing
Effective Date
01-Dec-2007
Replaced By
ASTM D5973-97(2012) - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used in Expansion Joint Sealing
Effective Date
15-Jul-2012

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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation:D5973 −97(Reapproved 2007)
Standard Specification for
Elastomeric Strip Seals with Steel Locking Edge Rails Used
in Expansion Joint Sealing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5973; 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 D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
Cracking (Withdrawn 2007)
1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
preformed elastomeric strip seals and the corresponding steel
Oven
locking edge rail used in expansion joint sealing. The scope of
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
this specification is limited to preformed non-reinforced strip
an Ozone Controlled Environment
seals that mechanically lock into structural steel locking lugs.
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
The sealing element can consist of a single layer strip or have
ness
multiple webs depending on individual project requirements.
D2628 Specification for Preformed Polychloroprene Elasto-
The structural steel locking edge rail shall be anchored into the
meric Joint Seals for Concrete Pavements
structure in accordance with the purchaser’s specific details.
D4070 Specification for Adhesive Lubricant for Installation
While the scope of this specification is limited to the materials
of Preformed Elastomeric Bridge Compression Seals in
used in fabrication of strip sealing systems, it is recommended
Concrete Structures
that a practical means of testing the watertightness aspects of
2.2 Other Document.
the individual systems either in the field or at a testing
FHWA TechnicalAdvisory T 5140.22 Uncoated Weathering
laboratory be developed. When used on highway bridges,
Steel in Structures
limits on maximum joint opening and minimum steel thick-
nesses need to be addressed.
3. Terminology
1.2 The values stated in the inch-pound system shall be
3.1 Acronyms:
considered as standard.
3.1.1 AICS, n—American Institute of Steel Construction
3.1.2 AWS, n—American Welding Society
2. Referenced Documents
3.1.3 FHWA, n—Federal Highways Administration
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1.4 RMA, n—Rubber Manufacturers Association
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A572/A572M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
4. Materials and Manufacture
Columbium-Vanadium Structural Steel
4.1 The seals shall be preformed and manufactured from an
A588/A588M Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy
elastomeric compound.
Structural Steel, up to 50 ksi [345 MPa] Minimum Yield
Point, with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance
4.2 The locking edge rail shall be manufactured from
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
structural steel.
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
4.3 Theadhesive-lubricantusedtoinstallthepreformedseal
tic Elastomers—Tension
into the steel locking edge rail shall be a one part moisture
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
curing polyurethane compound. The watertightness of the seal
shall not depend on the adhesive.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
5. Physical Properties
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.34 on
Preformed Joint Fillers, Sealers and Sealing Systems. 5.1 The elastomeric seals shall conform to the physical
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007. Published January 2008. Originally
properties prescribed in Table 1.
approved in 1997. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as D5973 – 97 (2003).
DOI: 10.1520/D5973-97R07.
2 3
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.astm.org.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from the Federal Highway Administration, Bridge Division, 400 7th
the ASTM website. Street SW, Washington, DC 20590, www.fhwa.dot.gov.
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D5973−97 (2007)
TABLE 1 Physical Properties for Preformed Elastomeric Strip
7.2 Thesteel-lockingedgerailshallbefreeofdefectswhich
Seals
are detrimental to the performance of the system. A defect is
Property Requirement ASTM Test Method
defined as fractures, tears, cracks, or other imperfections which
Tensile strength, min psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8) D412
are greater than 5 % of the thickness of the steel at their
Elongation at break, min % 250 D412
A
location. The steel cavity in contact with the elastomeric seal
Hardness, Type A durometer, points 60 ± 5 D2240 (modified)
Oven aging, 70 h at 212°F (100°C) D573
shall be free from dirt or other debris.
Tensile strength, loss, max % 20
Elongation, loss max % 20
8. Sampling
Hardness, Type A durometer, points 0to+10
change
8.1 A lot shall consist of the quantity of elastomeric seal
Oil swell, IRM 903 D471
agreed upon by the purchaser and the producer or supplier.
70 h at 212°F (100°C)
weight change, max % 45
8.2 Samples of the elastomeric seal shall be taken at random
B
Ozone resistance D1149
from each shipment of material. If the shipment consists of
20 % strain, 300 pphm in air,
70 h at 104°F (40°C) No Cracks
more than one lot, a sample from each lot shall be taken.
Low temperature stiffening D2240
7 days at +14°F (–10°C) 8.3 A minimum of 4 linear ft (1.2 m) of elastomeric seal
Hardness, Type A durometer,
shall constitute one sample for testing purposes.
points change 0 to +15
Compression set, 70 h at 212°F D395 Method B
9. Specimens Preparation
(100°C), max % 35
A
The term “modified” in the table relates to the specimen preparation. The use of 9.1 Pref
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