ASTM C474-02
Historical Standard: ASTM C474-02 Standard Test Methods for Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Board Construction
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ASTM C474
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of joint compound, paper joint tape, glass-mesh joint tape, and an assembly of joint compound and paper joint tape.
1.1.1 Joint treatment materials are specified in Specification C 475/C 475M.
1.1.2 The joint treatment material described in this standard are for use with gypsum board installed in accordance with Specification C 840.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
| Section | |
| Joint Compound Tests: | |
| Viscosity | |
| Shrinkage | |
| Check Cracking | |
| Putrefaction | |
| Joint Tape Tests: | |
| Tensile Strength | |
| Width | |
| Thickness | |
| Paper Joint Tape Tests | |
| Dimensional Stability | |
| Assemblages of Paper Joint Tape and Joint Compound: | |
| Bond of Paper Joint Tape to Joint Compound | |
| Cracking of Joint Compound at Tape Edges | |
| Glass-Mesh Joint Tape Test | |
| Skewness |
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The SI (metric) values given in brackets are approximate and are provided for information purposes only.
1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C11 Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems
C472 Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters and Gypsum Concrete
C475/C475M Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board
C840 Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
D685 Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing
D828 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus
D3699 Specification for Kerosine
D3882 Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics
E100 Specification for ASTM Hydrometers
TAPPI Standard
T 411 Thickness (Caliper) of Paper, Paperboard, and Combined Board Available from Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, Technology Park, P.O. Box 105113, Atlanta, GA 30348.Keywords
bond of tape; cracking; glass-mesh joint tape; joint compound; joint tape; joint treatment; paper joint tape; putrefaction; shrinkage; tensile strength; topping compound; viscosity ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades); 91.100.10 (Cement. Gypsum. Lime. Mortar)
DOI: 10.1520/C0474-02
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