1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for preformed polychloroprene elastomeric joint seals for bridges. The seal consists of a multiple-web design composed of polychloroprene and functions only by compression of the seal between the faces of the joint with the seal folding inward at the top to facilitate compression. The seal is installed with a lubricant adhesive and is designed to seal the joint and reject incompressibles.

Note 1This specification may not be applicable for seals whose height is less than 90 % of its nominal width.

1.2 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.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

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

D573 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration in an Air Oven

D575 Test Methods for Rubber Properties in Compression

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

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

D3040 Practice for Preparing Precision Statements for Standards Related to Rubber and Rubber Testing

Keywords

bridge deck; bridges; compression seals; expansion joints; joint seals; polychloroprene; rubber; Bridge/structural materials--specifications; Compression testing; Elastomeric seals/sealants--specifications; Joint seals/sealants--specifications; Pavement surfaces--specifications; Polychloroprene--specifications; Recovery ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 93.040 (Bridge construction)

DOI: 10.1520/D3542-92R07

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