Abstract

This specification covers minimum performance standards and test requirements for gap-filling construction adhesives for field-gluing plywood to lumber framing for floor systems. The adhesive shall conform to the strength and durability properties prescribed. The different methods for specimen's preparation are presented in details. The shear strength, gap-filling effect on strength, and durability shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.

This abstract is a brief summary of the referenced standard. It is informational only and not an official part of the standard; the full text of the standard itself must be referred to for its use and application. ASTM does not give any warranty express or implied or make any representation that the contents of this abstract are accurate, complete or up to date.

1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers minimum performance standards and test requirements for gap-filling construction adhesives for bonding plywood to lumber framing, particularly floor joists, at the construction site.

1.2 This specification provides a basis for ensuring the quality of the adhesives and is not intended as an application specification.

1.3 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.

1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this specification: 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

D572 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration by Heat and Oxygen

D905 Test Method for Strength Properties of Adhesive Bonds in Shear by Compression Loading

D907 Terminology of Adhesives

D2016 Methods of Test for Moisture Content of Wood

D4300 Test Methods for Ability of Adhesive Films to Support or Resist the Growth of Fungi

D4783 Test Methods for Resistance of Adhesive Preparations in Container to Attack by Bacteria, Yeast, and Fungi

E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods

Keywords

adhesives; bacteria resistance; durability; gap-filling; mold-resistance; oxidation resistance; shear strength; Adhesives--specifications; Adhesives (wood)--specifications; Bacteria/bacterial control--adhesives; Bond strength--adhesives; Bond strength--adhesives (metal-to-metal); Conditioning; Field fabrication; Flooring/floor covering systems--specifications; Flooring/floor covering systems (wood); Gap-filling adhesives--specifications; Lumber--specifications; Moisture analysis--adhesives; Mold resistance; Oxidation testing; Plywood; Shear testing--adhesives; Wood products (adhesives) ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 83.180 (Adhesives)

DOI: 10.1520/D3498-03R11

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ASTM D3498