1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the physical requirements for the fully cured elastomeric alloy and the movement capabilities of preformed architectural compression seals used for sealing expansion joints in buildings and parking structures. The preformed architectural compression seal is a rectangular elastomeric extrusion, having an internal baffle system produced continuously and longitudinally throughout the material. The architectural compression seal functions under compression and is usually chemically bonded in place with an adhesive.

1.2 This specification covers all colors of architectural compression seals.

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.

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

D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property--Compression Set

D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension

D471 Test Method for Rubber Property--Effect of Liquids

D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration--Surface Cracking

D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact

D792 Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by Displacement

D865 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration by Heating in Air (Test Tube Enclosure)

D1052 Test Method for Measuring Rubber Deterioration--Cut Growth Using Ross Flexing Apparatus

D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration--Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D2000 Classification System for Rubber Products in Automotive Applications

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

D3183 Practice for Rubber--Preparation of Pieces for Test Purposes from Products

E577 Guide for Dimensional Coordination of Rectilinear Building Parts and Systems

E631 Terminology of Building Constructions

E1399 Test Method for Cyclic Movement and Measuring the Minimum and Maximum Joint Widths of Architectural Joint Systems

Keywords

architectural; buildings; compression seal; parking structures; seal;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.50 (Binders. Sealing materials)

DOI: 10.1520/E1612-94R00

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