ASTM E1399-97(2009)
(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
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Types of architectural joint systems included in this test method are the following:
Metallic systems;
Compression seals:
With frames, and
Without frames,
Strip seals;
Preformed sealant systems (see Appendix X1):
With frames, and
Without frames,
Preformed foams and sponges:
Self-Expanding, and
Nonexpanding,
Fire barriers:
Used as joint systems, and
Used as a part of the joint system, and
Elastomeric membrane systems:
With nosing material(s), and
Without nosing material(s).
This test method will assist users, producers, building officials, code authorities, and others in verifying some performance characteristics of representative specimens of architectural joint systems under common test conditions. The following performance characteristics are verifiable:
The maximum joint width,
The minimum joint width, and
The movement capability.
This test compares similar architectural joint systems by cycling but does not accurately reflect the system's application. Similar refers to the same type of architectural system within the same subsection under 4.1.
This test method does not provide information on:
Durability of the architectural joint system under actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled temperature on the joint system,
Loading capability of the system and the effects of a load on the functional parameters established by this test method,
Rotational, vertical, and horizontal shear capabilities of the specimen,
Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fire resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration, watertightness, and so forth, and
Testing or compatibility of substrates.
This test method is only to be used as one element in the selection of an architectural joint system for a particular application. It is not intended as an independent pass/fail acceptance procedure. In conjunction with this test method, other test methods are to be used to evaluate the importance...
SCOPE
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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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 (Reapproved2009)
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.
1. Scope C794 TestMethodforAdhesion-in-PeelofElastomericJoint
Sealants
1.1 This test method covers testing procedures for architec-
C962 Standards Guide for Use of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
tural joint systems. This test method is intended for the
(Withdrawn 1992)
following uses for architectural joint systems:
D1079 Terminology Relating to Roofing and Waterproofing
1.1.1 To verify movement capability information supplied
E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear
to the user by the producer,
Building Parts and Systems (Withdrawn 2011)
1.1.2 To standardize comparison of movement capability by
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
relating it to specified nominal joint widths,
IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International
1.1.3 To determine the cyclic movement capability between
System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System
specified minimum and maximum joint widths without visual
deleterious effects, and
3. Terminology
1.1.4 To provide the user with graphic information, draw-
ings or pictures in the test report, depicting them at minimum,
3.1 Defintions—Terms defined in Terminology E631 will
maximum, and nominal joint widths during cycling.
prevail for terms not defined in this test method.
1.2 This test method is intended to be used only as part of a
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
specification or acceptance criterion due to the limited move-
3.2.1 architectural joint system—any filler or cover, except
ments tested.
poured or formed in place sealants, used to span, cover, fill, or
seal a joint.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.2.1.1 Discussion—Joint is defined in Guide E577.
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
3.2.2 compression seal—an elastomeric extrusion, having
tion only and are not considered standard.
an internal baffle system produced continuously and longitu-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the dinally throughout the material having side walls without
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
horizontal edge flaps.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2.3 cyclic movement—the periodic change between the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
widestandnarrowestjointwidthsinanautomaticallymechani-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
cally controlled system.
2. Referenced Documents 3.2.4 elastomeric membrane systems—an elastomeric extru-
2 sion being either a baffled, single, or multi-layered system
2.1 ASTM Standards:
incorporating horizontal edge flaps normally used with a
C719 Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elasto-
nosing material.
meric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman
Cycle) 3.2.5 fire barriers—any material or material combination,
when fire tested after cycling, designated to resist the passage
of flame and hot gases through a movement joint.
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
3.2.6 maximum joint width—the widest linear gap an archi-
on Serviceability.
tectural joint system tolerates and performs its designed
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published January 2010. Originally
function without damaging its functional capabilities.
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1399 – 97 (2005).
DOI: 10.1520/E1399-97R09.
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E1399 − 97 (2009)
3.2.7 metallic systems—one or more metal components 4.3 This test compares similar architectural joint systems by
integrated to perform the specific function of sealing or cyclingbutdoesnotaccuratelyreflectthesystem’sapplication.
bridging a joint, or both. Similar refers to the same type of architectural system within
the same subsection under 4.1.
3.2.8 minimum joint width—the narrowest linear gap an
architectural joint system tolerates and performs its designed 4.4 This test method does not provide information on:
function without damaging its functional capabilities.
4.4.1 Durability of the architectural joint system under
actual service conditions, including the effects of cycled
3.2.9 movement capability—the value obtained from the
temperature on the joint system,
difference between the widest and narrowest widths of a joint
4.4.2 Loading capability of the system and the effects of a
opening typically expressed in numerical values (mm or in.) or
load on the functional parameters established by this test
a percentage of the nominal value of the joint width.
method,
3.2.9.1 Discussion—Nominal value is defined in IEEE/
4.4.3 Rotational, vertical, and horizontal shear capabilities
ASTM SI 10.
of the specimen,
3.2.10 preformed foam and sponges—a porous elastomeric
4.4.4 Any other attributes of the specimen, such as fire
open or closed cell material capable of being compressed and
resistance, wear resistance, chemical resistance, air infiltration,
recovering once the compressive force is removed.
watertightness, and so forth, and
3.2.11 preformed sealant system—a device composed of a 4.4.5 Testing or compatibility of substrates.
previously shaped or molded mixture of polymers, fillers, and
4.5 This test method is only to be used as one element in the
pigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movement
selection of an architectural joint system for a particular
is expected; unlike caulking, it cures to a resilient solid (see
application. It is not intended as an independent pass/fail
Appendix X1).
acceptance procedure. In conjunction with this test method,
3.2.11.1 Discussion—Sealant is defined in Definitions
other test methods are to be used to evaluate the importance of
D1079.
other service conditions such as durability, structural loading,
and compatibility.
3.2.12 strip seal—a single or multi-layered elastomeric
extrusion, not having an internal baffle system produced
5. Apparatus
continuously and longitudinally throughout the material, used
in conjunction with a compatible frame(s). 5.1 Testing Machine, capable of attaining specified maxi-
mum and minimum joint widths.
4. Significance and Use
5.2 Measuring Device, capable of an accuracy of 0.25 6
0.013 mm (0.010 6 0.005 in.).
4.1 Types of architectural joint systems included in this test
method are the following:
5.3 Cyclic Device, capable of continual repetitious move-
4.1.1 Metallic systems;
ment between two specified dimensions, equipped with an
4.1.2 Compression seals:
automatic counter which records movement of the joint during
4.1.2.1 With frames, and the test.
4.1.2.2 Without frames,
5.4 Mounting Plates, or other apparatus suitable to install
4.1.3 Strip seals;
the specimen and undergo the test procedures.
4.1.4 Preformed sealant systems (see Appendix X1):
6. Safety Hazards
4.1.4.1 With frames, and
4.1.4.2 Without frames,
6.1 Warning—Take proper precautions to protect the ob-
4.1.5 Preformed foams and sponges: serversintheeventofanyfailure.Ifextremepressuresdevelop
4.1.5.1 Self-Expanding, and during this test, considerable energy and hazard are involved.
Incasesoffailure,thehazardtopersonnelislessifaprotective
4.1.5.2 Nonexpanding,
shield is used and protective eye wear worn. Do not permit
4.1.6 Fire barriers:
personnel between the shield and equipment during the test
4.1.6.1 Used as joint systems, and
procedure.
4.1.6.2 Used as a part of the joint system, and
4.1.7 Elastomeric membrane systems:
7. Sampling
4.1.7.1 With nosing material(s), and
7.1 A lot of material consists of the quantity for each cross
4.1.7.2 Without nosing material(s).
section agreed upon by the user and the producer. Sample each
4.2 This test method will assist users, producers, building
lot.
officials, code authorities, and others in verifying some perfor-
7.2 Obtain samples by one of the following methods:
mance characteristics of representative specimens of architec-
7.2.1 Samples provided by the producer, or
tural joint systems under common test conditions. The follow-
7.2.2 Samples taken at random from each shipment.
ing performance characteristics are verifiable:
7.3 A sample constitutes a minimum length as required to
4.2.1 The maximum joint width,
perform the tests, but not less than 914.4 mm (36.00 in.).
4.2.2 The minimum joint width, and
4.2.3 The movement capability. 7.4 Producer specifies the following in mm (in.):
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TABLE 1 Cycling Requirements
7.4.1 Nominal joint width,
7.4.2 Minimum joint width, Minimum
Class Movement Number of Cycling Rates (cpm)
7.4.3 Maximum joint width, and
Cycles
7.4.4 Movement capability.
I Thermal 500 less than or equal to 1
II Wind Sway 500 greater than or equal to 10
8. Test Specimens
III Seismic 100 greater than or equal to 30
100 greater than or equal to 30
8.1 Cut the sample into nine specimens with a minimum
IV Combined followed by
length as required to perform the tests, but not less than 101.6
400 greater than or equal to 10
mm (4.00 in.).
8.1.1 Condition the specimens according to the producer’s
instructions. If applicable, the producer will designate attach-
9.2.3 Follow procedures in 9.1.1 and 9.1.2.
ment procedures, and:
9.2.4 According to the producer’s instructions, while main-
8.1.1.1 Substrate material(s), or
taining parallelism and the nominal joint width, secure the
8.1.1.2 Frame material(s).
specimen in the cyclic device.
8.2 Maintain laboratory at a temperature of 23 6 2°C (73 6
9.2.5 Maintaining parallelism, cycle the specimen until the
3°F).
numberofcyclesrequiredforthespecifiedclassinTable1(see
Appendix X3) are recorded on the counter or until a failure is
9. Procedure
noted.Repeat9.2.3-9.2.6fortwootherspecimens.Firebarriers
9.1 Verifying Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths
are not required to have multiple samples tested if this t
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