ASTM E1399-97(2005)
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
Standard Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
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1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for architectural joint systems. This test method is intended for the following uses for architectural joint systems:
1.1.1 To verify movement capability information supplied to the user by the producer,
1.1.2 To standardize comparison of movement capability by relating it to specified nominal joint widths,
1.1.3 To determine the cyclic movement capability between specified minimum and maximum joint widths without visual deleterious effects, and
1.1.4 To provide the user with graphic information, drawings or pictures in the test report, depicting them at minimum, maximum, and nominal joint widths during cycling.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used only as part of a specification or acceptance criterion due to the limited movements tested.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:E1399–97 (Reapproved 2005)
Standard Test Method for
Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and
Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1399; 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.
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1. Scope C962 Guide for Use of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing andWaterproofing
1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for architec-
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
tural joint systems. This test method is intended for the
Building Parts and Systems
following uses for architectural joint systems:
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.1.1 To verify movement capability information supplied
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International
to the user by the producer,
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
1.1.2 To standardize comparison of movement capability by
relating it to specified nominal joint widths,
3. Terminology
1.1.3 To determine the cyclic movement capability between
3.1 Terms defined in Terminology E631 will prevail for
specified minimum and maximum joint widths without visual
terms not defined in this document.
deleterious effects, and
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
1.1.4 To provide the user with graphic information, draw-
3.2.1 architectural joint system—any filler or cover, except
ings or pictures in the test report, depicting them at minimum,
poured or formed in place sealants, used to span, cover, fill, or
maximum, and nominal joint widths during cycling.
seal a joint.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used only as part of a
specification or acceptance criterion due to the limited move-
NOTE 1—Joint is defined in Guide E577.
ments tested.
3.2.2 compression seal—an elastomeric extrusion, having
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
an internal baffle system produced continuously and longitu-
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
dinally throughout the material having side walls without
only.
horizontal edge flaps.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
3.2.3 cyclic movement—the periodic change between the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
widestandnarrowestjointwidthsinanautomaticallymechani-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
cally controlled system.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
3.2.4 elastomeric membrane systems—an elastomeric ex-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
trusion being either a baffled, single, or multi-layered system
incorporating horizontal edge flaps normally used with a
2. Referenced Documents
nosing material.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.2.5 fire barriers—any material or material combination,
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-
when fire tested after cycling, designated to resist the passage
meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman
of flame and hot gases through a movement joint.
Cycle)
3.2.6 maximum joint width—the widest linear gap an archi-
C794 Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric
tectural joint system tolerates and performs its designed
Joint Sealants
function without damaging its functional capabilities.
3.2.7 metallic systems—one or more metal components
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
integrated to perform the specific function of sealing or
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
bridging a joint, or both.
on Serviceability.
3.2.8 minimum joint width—the narrowest linear gap an
Current edition approved May 1, 2005. Published May 2005. Originally
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E1399 – 97 (2000).
architectural joint system tolerates and performs its designed
DOI: 10.1520/E1399-97R05.
function without damaging its functional capabilities.
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E1399–97 (2005)
3.2.9 movement capability—the value obtained from the 4.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of a
difference between the widest and narrowest widths of a joint load on the functional parameters established by this test
opening typically expressed in numerical values (mm or in.) or method,
a percentage of the nominal value of the joint width. 4.4.3 Rotational, vertical, and horizontal shear capabilities
of the specimen,
NOTE 2—Nominal value is defined in IEEE/ASTM SI 10IEEE/ASTM
4.4.4 Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fire
SI 10.
resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration,
3.2.10 preformed foam and sponges—a porous elastomeric
watertightness, and so forth, and
open or closed cell material capable of being compressed and
4.4.5 Testing or compatibility of substrates.
recovering once the compressive force is removed.
4.5 This test method is only to be used as one element in the
3.2.11 preformed sealant system—a device composed of a
selection of an architectural joint system for a particular
previously shaped or molded mixture of polymers, fillers, and
application. It is not intended as an independent pass/fail
pigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movement
acceptance procedure. In conjunction with this test method,
is expected; unlike caulking, it cures to a resilient solid (see
other test methods are to be used to evaluate the importance of
Appendix X1).
other service conditions such as durability, structural loading,
and compatibility.
NOTE 3—Sealant is defined in Definitions D1079.
3.2.12 strip seal—a single or multi-layered elastomeric
5. Apparatus
extrusion, not having an internal baffle system produced
5.1 Testing Machine, capable of attaining specified maxi-
continuously and longitudinally throughout the material, used
mum and minimum joint widths.
in conjunction with a compatible frame(s).
5.2 Measuring Device, capable of an accuracy of 0.25 6
0.013 mm (0.010 6 0.005 in.).
4. Significance and Use
5.3 Cyclic Device, capable of continual repetitious move-
4.1 Types of architectural joint systems included in this test
ment between two specified dimensions, equipped with an
method are the following:
automatic counter which records movement of the joint during
4.1.1 Metallic systems,
the test.
4.1.2 Compression seals,
5.4 Mounting Plates, or other apparatus suitable to install
4.1.2.1 With frames, and
the specimen and undergo the test procedures.
4.1.2.2 Without frames,
4.1.3 Strip seals,
6. Safety Hazards
4.1.4 Preformed sealant systems (see Appendix X1),
6.1 Warning—Take proper precautions to protect the ob-
4.1.4.1 With frames, and
serversintheeventofanyfailure.Ifextremepressuresdevelop
4.1.4.2 Without frames,
during this test, considerable energy and hazard are involved.
4.1.5 Preformed foams and sponges,
Incasesoffailure,thehazardtopersonnelislessifaprotective
4.1.5.1 Self-Expanding, and
shield is used and protective eye wear worn. Do not permit
4.1.5.2 Nonexpanding,
personnel between the shield and equipment during the test
4.1.6 Fire barriers,
procedure.
4.1.6.1 Used as joint systems, and
4.1.6.2 Used as a part of the joint system, and
7. Sampling
4.1.7 Elastomeric membrane systems,
7.1 A lot of material consists of the quantity for each cross
4.1.7.1 With nosing material(s), and
section agreed upon by the user and the producer. Sample each
4.1.7.2 Without nosing material(s).
lot.
4.2 This test method will assist users, producers, building
7.2 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:
officials, code authorities, and others in verifying some perfor-
7.2.1 Samples provided by the producer, or
mance characteristics of representative specimens of architec-
7.2.2 Samples taken at random from each shipment.
tural joint systems under common test conditions. The follow-
7.3 A sample constitutes a minimum length as required to
ing performance characteristics are verifiable:
perform the tests, but not less than 914.4 mm (36.00 in.).
4.2.1 The maximum joint width,
7.4 Producer specifies the following in mm (in.):
4.2.2 The minimum joint width, and
7.4.1 Nominal joint width,
4.2.3 The movement capability.
7.4.2 Minimum joint width,
4.3 This test compares similar architectural joint systems by
7.4.3 Maximum joint width, and
cyclingbutdoesnotaccuratelyreflectthesystem’sapplication.
7.4.4 Movement capability.
Similar refers to the same type of architectural system within
the same subsection under 4.1.
8. Test Specimens
4.4 This test method does not provide information on:
4.4.1 Durability of the architectural joint system under 8.1 Cut the sample into nine specimens with a minimum
actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled length as required to perform the tests, but not less than 101.6
temperature on the joint system, mm (4.00 in.).
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TABLE 1 Cycling Requirements
8.1.1 Condition the specimens according to the producer’s
instructions. If applicable, the producer will designate attach- Minimum
Class Movement Number of Cycling Rates (cpm)
ment procedures, and:
Cycles
8.1.1.1 Substrate material(s), or
I Thermal 500 less than or equal to 1
8.1.1.2 Frame material(s).
II Wind Sway 500 greater than or equal to 10
III Seismic 100 greater than or equal to 30
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2°C (73 6
100 greater than or equal to 30
3°F).
IV Combined followed by
400 greater than or equal to 10
9. Procedure
9.1 Verifying Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths
are not required to have multiple samples tested if this test
9.1.1 According to the producer’s instructions, attach one
method is used to fatigue the test specimen before fire testing
specimen to the mounting plates forming a parallel joint.
it.
9.1.2 Set the distance between the mounting plates equal to
9.2.6 Specimen failure is indicated by the inability to cycle
the nominal joint width.
between the designated joint widths or the appearance of a
9.1.3 Secure the specimen in the testing machine, according
condition that in the judgment of
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