ASTM E1783/E1783M-96 (R2017) PDF Download

The ASTM E1783/E1783M-96 (R2017) standard provides specifications for the physical requirements and movement capabilities of preformed architectural strip seals used to seal expansion joints in buildings and parking structures.

The standard covers various types of architectural strip seals, including those extruded as a membrane or tubular, with frames, with flanges mechanically or chemically secured, used in interior or exterior applications, and used in any construction of the building.

The architectural strip seal must be manufactured from a fully cured elastomeric alloy as a preformed extrusion that is free of defects such as holes and air bubbles. The dimensions of the seal must conform to the specified requirements.

The standard includes tests for various properties of the architectural strip seal, such as tensile strength, elongation at break, hardness, ozone resistance, compression set, heat aging, tear resistance, brittleness temperature, and water absorption. The results of these tests must meet the specified requirements.

It is important to note that while this standard provides specifications for the physical requirements and movement capabilities of architectural strip seals, it does not provide information on the durability of the seals under actual service conditions, the loading capability of the system, the effects of a load on the functional parameters, shear and rotational movements, compatibility of substrates, or other attributes such as fire resistance and chemical resistance. Additional standards and tests should be used in conjunction with this specification to evaluate these aspects.