PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
MATERIALS
2.1.1
Premolded Expansion Joint Filler Strips
Premolded expansion joint filler strips shall conform to ASTM D 1751 or
ASTM D 1752, Type I, or resin impregnated fiberboard conforming to the
physical requirements of ASTM D 1752.
2.1.2
Joint Seals and Sealants
2.1.2.1
Field Molded Sealants and Primer
Field molded sealants and primer shall conform to ASTM C 920, Type M, Grade
NS orP, Class 25, Use [T] [NT] for horizontal joints and Type M, Grade NS,
Class 25, Use NT for vertical joints. [Except, the joint sealant will
perform for the same life cycle when continuously underwater. The
manufacturer shall certify and submit test results supporting durability
under this environment.] Bond breaker material shall be polyethylene tape,
coated paper, metal foil or similar type materials. The back-up material
shall be compressible, nonshrink, nonreactive with sealant, and
nonabsorptive material type such as extruded butyl or polychloroprene foam
rubber.
2.1.2.2
Compression Seals and Lubricant
Compression seals shall conform to ASTM D 2628; lubricant for installation
shall conform to ASTM D 2835.
2.1.3
Waterstops
2.1.3.1
Non-Metallic Waterstops
Rubber waterstops shall conform to COE CRD-C 513.
Polyvinylchloride
waterstops shall conform to COE CRD-C 572.
2.1.3.2
Metallic Waterstops
a. Flexible Metal Waterstops - Copper waterstops shall conform to ASTM
B 152/B 152M, temper soft annealed, 570 g 20 oz weight sheet.
Stainless steel waterstops shall conform to ASTM A 167, Type 304L, No.
1 Finish or equivalent, annealed, 0.9525 mm 0.0375 inch (20 Gage) strip.
b. Flat Steel Waterstops - Flat steel waterstops shall conform to ASTM
A 109/A 109M, temper No. 2, No. 2 edge, No. 1 Finish or ASTM A 1011/A
1011M, Grade D.
2.2
TESTS, INSPECTIONS, AND VERIFICATIONS
2.2.1
Materials Tests
2.2.1.1
Field-Molded Sealants
Samples of sealant and primer, when use of primer is recommended by the
manufacturer, as required in paragraph FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS AND PRIMER,
shall be tested by and at the expense of the Government for compliance with
paragraph FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS AND PRIMER. If the sample fails to meet
specification requirements, new samples shall be provided and the cost of
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