‘Standard Specifications for Concrete Joint-Sealer, Hot-Poured Elastic Type AASHTO DESIGNATION: M 173-84 (1990) (ASTM DESIGNATION: D 1190-74 (1980)) SCOPE 1.1 This specification covers concrete joint sealer of the hot-poured elastic type, intended for use in sealing joints in con- crete pavements, bridges, and other struc~ tures. 2, REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 2.1 AASHTO Standards: T40 Sampling Bituminous Materials T187 Concrete Joint Sealers 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The joint sealer shall be composed of a mixture of materials that will form a resilient and adhesive compound capable of effectively sealing joints in concrete against the infiltration of moisture and for- cciga material throughout repeated cycles ‘of expansion and contraction with temper- ature changes, and that will not flow from the joint or be picked up by vehicle tres at ‘summer temperature. The material shall be capable of being brought to a uniform pouring consistency suitable for com- pletely filling the joints without inclusion of large air holes or discontinuities and without damage to the material 4, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 4.1. Pour point shall be atleast 11C (2OF) lower than the safe-heating tempera ture, which isthe maximum temperature to which the material may be heated with- ‘out exceeding the permitted flow. 4.2. Penetration at 25C (77F) 150 g, 5 sec, shall not exceed 90) 4.3. Flow at 60¢ (140F) shall not exceed 5 mm. 4.4 Bond—The sealer shall be tested s—17.8C (OF) for five complete cycles. ‘The development at any time during the test procedure of a crack, separation, oF ‘other opening that any point is over 6.4 ‘mm (% in.) deep, inthe sealer or between the sealer and mortar block, shall consti- tute failure of the test specimen. The depth of the crack, Separation, or opening shall be measured perpendicular to the side of the sealer showing the defect. At least two test specimens in a group of three representing a given sample of sealer shall meet this requirement for bood. 4.5. Retest for Bond—I the first set of specimens prepared fails to meet the requirements for bond, repeat the bond test ona new set of specimens, provided the safe-heating temperature is found to be more than 11C (20F) higher than the tem- perature of the material used in pouring the bond test specimens that failed. The specimens for retest shall be prepared with the joint sealer heated to a higher tempera- ture than was used for the specimens that failed, but this temperature shall be at least 11C (20F) below the safe-heating temperature. 5. SAMPLING 5.1 Samples for testing shall each consist of not kss than a 4.5 kg (10 Ib) sample from each batch ofthe joint sealer. Abatch shall be considered as all finished material that was manufactured simultane- ously or continuously asa unit between the time of compounding and the time of packaging or placing in shipping cootain- ers; each package or container shall be marked properly to indicate clearly the batch of which it forms a part. The mate- Fil shall be sampled in accordance with the requirements of the Standard Methods of Sampling Bituminous Materials (AASHTO T 40) for solid materials in cakes. 6. TEST METHODS 6.1 Determine the physical require ‘ments enumerated in this specificatio accordance with the Methods of Testing Concrete Joint Sealers (AASHTO T 187). APPENDIX ‘AL. Precautions on Use and Applica- tion of Concrete Joint Sealer, Hot Poured Elastic Type ALL Some, if not all, of the known materials conforming to this specification may be damaged by beating t0fo0 high @ temperature, reheating, or by heating for too long atime. Care shouldbe exercised to secure equipment for heating and appli cation that i suitable for the purpose. The material shouldbe ated in a ketle or melter, constructed asa double boiler with the space betwocn the inner and outer shells filled with olor other heat transfer medium. Positive temperature control, mechanical agitation, and recirculating [pumps should be provided. Other methods of indzect heating satistactory tothe Engineer may be used. Direct heating rust not be used. As a means of ascertain- ing whether or not the material covered by this specification is being or has beca damaged in the field as a result of over- heating, reheating, or prolonged heating, flow pave specimens may be prepared periodically by drawing off sealant directly from the meiter applicator during sealing operations and then tested fr flow according o AASHTO 187 for materials covered by ths specification, Flow in ‘excess of 20 mm would indicate damage 281282 to material caused by improper heating procedures. 1.2 Pavement joints in new con- struction for application of material cov- cred by this specification should be dry, clean of all scale, dirt, dust, curing com- pound, and other foreign matter. The side- ‘walls of the joint space to be sealed should thea be thoroughly sandblasted, blown ‘lean of loose sand by high-pressure air, and sealed by use of the melter-applicator described in AL.1. A13. When material covered by this specification is used for maintenance or rescaling of joints that have previously contained either similar or dissimilar seal- ing material, itis recommended that the Joint be dry, cleaned thoroughly with a SPECIFICATIONS FOR MATERIALS plow, router, wire brush, concrete saw, or other suitable tool or tools designed for the purpose of neatly cleaning pavement Joints. Loose material should be blown ‘out. The sidewalls of the joint space to be sealed should be thoroughly sandblasted, blown free of loose sand with high- pressure air, and then sealed with material by use of the melter-applicator described in ALL. Ald) The use of a backup material or bond breaker in the bottom of the joint to be filled with material covered by this specification is recommended to control the depth of sealant and achieve the Aesired shape factor, and to support the sealant against indentation and sag. Backup materials and bond breakers M173 should be compatible with the material, should not adhere to the sealant, should be compressible without extruding the seal- ‘ant, and should recover to maintain con- tact with the joint faces when the joint is ‘open. Due to the elevated temperatures of the application of material covered by this specification, care should be taken in the selection of suitable backup materials. AILS Care should be practiced in the application of material covered by this specification to avoid overfilling of the joint space. Joints should be filled in a ‘eat workmanlike manner from flush to 5 1mm (or Yis in.) below the adjacent pave ‘ment surface.