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Section 27 - Joints Filler

This document describes test procedures for evaluating joint filler materials used in construction. It outlines 5 tests: a weathering test to evaluate resistance to temperature changes and moisture, a compression and recovery test to evaluate strength and elasticity properties, an extrusion test to measure filler displacement under pressure, an immersion test for cork fillers to assess absorption, and an acid test for resin-bonded cork to determine resistance to chemical degradation. Specimen sizes, test equipment, loading parameters, and pass/fail criteria are defined for each test. The tests evaluate key material properties of joint fillers used in pavements and bridges.

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Section 27 - Joints Filler

This document describes test procedures for evaluating joint filler materials used in construction. It outlines 5 tests: a weathering test to evaluate resistance to temperature changes and moisture, a compression and recovery test to evaluate strength and elasticity properties, an extrusion test to measure filler displacement under pressure, an immersion test for cork fillers to assess absorption, and an acid test for resin-bonded cork to determine resistance to chemical degradation. Specimen sizes, test equipment, loading parameters, and pass/fail criteria are defined for each test. The tests evaluate key material properties of joint fillers used in pavements and bridges.

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SECTION 27 – JOINTS FILLER TESTING

27.1 JOINTS FILLER TESTING .................................................................................................... S27-1


27.1.1 WEATHERING TEST .............................................................................................................. S27-1
27.1.2 COMPRESSION AND RECOVERY TEST ................................................................................... S27-1
27.1.3 EXTRUSION TEST.................................................................................................................. S27-1
27.1.4 IMMERSION TEST FOR CORK FILLER BOARD ........................................................................ S27-2
27.1.5 ACID TEST FOR RESIN BONDED CODE FILLER BOARD ......................................................... S27-2

S27 - i
SECTION 27 – JOINTS FILLER TESTING

27.1 JOINTS FILLER TESTING


The joint filler board shall meet the requirements given when tested in accordance with the
procedures in the following clauses:

27.1.1 Weathering Test


Three specimens, each 115 mm square ± 2.5 mm, shall be placed in a ventilated drying oven
maintained at a temperature of 55 ± 5οC for 7 days, after which they shall immediately be
immersed in water at room temperature for 24 hours.

The specimens shall be removed from the water and air dried at room temperature for 48
hours before examination.

The material shall be deemed to have passed the weathering test if the specimens show no
signs of disintegration or shrinkage.

27.1.2 Compression and Recovery Test


Two of the specimens which pass the weathering test, and two new specimens, each
trimmed to 100 mm square ± 0.5 mm, shall be subjected to three applications of load at 24
hour intervals in a compression test machine complying with B.S. 1610, with auxiliary
platens 100 mm2, minimum 13 mm thick, during each application of load each specimen
shall be compressed to 50% of its original thickness at a rate of strain of 1.3 mm per minute.
The load required to achieve this amount of compression shall be not less than 0.07 N/mm2
not more than 10 N/mm2 for material to be used in pavements and not less than 0.07 N/mm2
and not more than 0.4 N/mm2 for material to be used in bridge joints. The load shall be
released immediately the required degree of compression is reached and after the third
application a recovery period of 30 minutes shall be allowed after which the thickness of the
specimen shall be measured.

This thickness, expressed as a percentage of the original thickness, is the 'recovery' value of
the specimen. The thickness shall be measured to an accuracy of 25 μm. The two new
specimens shall be weighed before and after testing. The difference in mass shall be
determined with an accuracy of 0.1% and shall be expressed as a percentage of the original
mass of the specimen.

The material shall be deemed to have passed the test if all four specimens have recovery
values of at least 70% and the two new specimens have not suffered a reduction of mass in
excess of 1%.

27.1.3 Extrusion Test


The third sample, which passes the weathering test, shall be trimmed to 100 mm square ±
0.5mm and be subjected to the following extrusion test.

The extrusion mould shall be 100 mm x 100 mm (+ 0.5, - 0) internally, of sufficient depth to
test the sample as received, open one side only and fixed rigidly to a base plate. The mould
shall be provided with a closely fitting pressure plate which shall fit without binding, and
with an accurate horizontal measuring dial gauge or measuring device accurate to 25 μm.
The specimen shall be mounted in the extrusion mould and loaded once as described in the
compression and recovery test. The extrusion at the open side of the mould shall be
measured with the gauge when the specimen is compressed to 50% of its original thickness
and before release of the load.

The material shall be deemed to have passed the test if the extrusion of the free edge does
not exceed 6 mm.

S27 - 1
27.1.4 Immersion Test for Cork Filler Board
For cork filler boards, two specimens each 115 mm x 115 mm ± 2.5 mm shall be prepared
and the thickness of each shall be determined to the nearest 25 μm before the specimens are
immersed in boiling water for one hour. After removal from the water the specimens shall
be allowed to cool to room temperature and after 15 minutes at this temperature their
thickness shall be re-measured to the nearest 25 μm.

The material shall be deemed to have passed the test if both specimens have a thickness of
not less than 140% of their thickness before immersion.

27.1.5 Acid Test for Resin Bonded Code Filler Board


For resin bonded cork filler board, two specimens each. 115 mm x 115 mm ± 2.5 mm shall
be immersed in hydrochloric acid of a specified gravity of 1.18 at room temperature which
is then brought to the boil and maintained thus for one hour when the specimens shall be
removed and rinsed in water.

The material shall be deemed to have passed the test when after examination the specimens
show no evidence of serious disintegration, friability or lack of resilience. Discoloration or
minor swelling shall not be considered as failure.

S27 - 2

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