247911 — Joints

911.01 Joint Sealer and Crack Sealer

Sealant material shall meet the requirements of classification Type II according to D6690 as modified by MSMT 404. The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03. Manufacturer’s recommendations regarding heating and pouring temperatures will be used when testing these materials. If a range of temperatures is recommended, the midpoint will be used as the pour point.

911.01.01 Silicone Joint Sealer and Crack Sealer. Low modulus, one component compounds.

If a primer is required, it shall be as recommended by the sealant manufacturer and be placed on the joint faces following the insertion of the backup material. Silicone material, when tested at 73 ± 3 F and 45 percent to 55 percent relative humidity, shall meet the following: TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Shore A Hardness, at 7 days D2240 10-25 Tensile Strength at 150 % Elongation, psi max D412 Die C 45 Elongation, % min D412 Die C 700 Adhesion in Peel, lb/in. min Fed Spec TT-S-00230 20 Flow, 0.01 in. max T 187 0.3 Tack-Free Time, minutes D2377 20-75 Each container of silicone sealer and crack sealer shall have a shelf life of at least six months. Material more than six months old shall be retested.

911.01.02 Asphalt Repair Mastic. Asphalt repair mastic shall be composed of quality-selected

asphalt and/or resins, select aggregates with structural integrity, synthetic rubber polymers, antioxidants, naturally occurring and man-made reinforcing material, and other modifiers. The aggregate and polymer modified binder shall be pre-measured and packaged in a plastic bag but shall not be pre-mixed and the weight of mastic should be within 12 lb/gal to 16 lb/gal range. Asphalt repair mastic shall meet ASTM D8260 Type II and the following. 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS MATERIAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TEST LIMITS Asphalt Repair Mastic Shelf Life — 2 years Pot Life — 12 hours maximum VOC, g/l — 0 Cone Penetration, 77 F (25 C) D5329 70 Maximum Asphalt Binder Cone Penetration, 122 F (50 C) D5329 120 Maximum Softening Point (R&B) D36 200 F (93.33 C) Minimum Aggregate Aggregate, Factory Blended in Compound D5444 100% Passing 5/8 in. 8% Passing #200 Maximum Tensile Adhesion, psi (kPa) D5329 Modified1 15 psi (83 kPa) Minimum, 0.5 in. (12 mm) Minimum Elongation Mix Design Impact Testing, 5/8 in. dart, 2 in. (50 mm) Diameter. 1 in. (25 mm) Thick Specimen D2794 No Cracking, Chipping or Separation at 6 ft-lb, at 20 F Flexibility D5329 Modified2 No Cracking or Loss of Aggregate Adhesion Note 1: The specimen for the tensile adhesion is 3 in. long x 2 in. wide x 1.5 in. thick. Note 2: The specimen is 6 in. x 4 in. at 20 mm thickness. The test is run at 77 F and bent over a 1 in. mandrel to 180 F over 10 seconds.

911.01.03 Pourable Silicone Joint Sealant for Structures. Pourable silicone sealant for roadway

joints in structures shall be a two component, cold applied, rapid cure (accommodate thermal and vertical traffic movements within 8 hours), self-leveling, 100 percent mixed together. A VOC compliant primer will be used throughout all applicable tests when recommended by the manufacturer. TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Part A Specific Gravity D 792 1.2-1.4 Extrusion Rate (ml/minute) C 1183, Type S 50 minimum VOC (g/L) — 50 Color — Dark Grey Part B Specific Gravity D 792 1.3-1.6 VOC (g/L) D 3960 0 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS The material shall conform to the following requirements when mixed and applied at 77 F and 50 percent relative humidity: TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS As Cured (Joint size = 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. x 2 in.) Skin-Over Time (minutes) — 20 Tack-Free Time (minutes) C 679 30-60 Cure (hours) — 8 Hardness, Durometer (Shore A2) C 661 25 maximum Joint Elongation (%) D 412, Die C 600 minimum Joint Modulus @ 150% elongation (psi) D 412, Die C 8-12 Joint Movement (%) C 719 +100/-50 Operating Temperature Range (F) — -50 to 300 Accelerated Weathering (hours) C 793 5,000 Each container of silicone joint sealant shall have a minimum shelf life of six months, and material more than six months old shall be retested prior to use.

911.01.04 Preformed Silicone Joint Seal. The manufacturer shall furnish certification showing

that the preformed silicone joint seal meets the following: Black -50 to 300 10 maximum D 573 30 D 395 80 D 624, Die B 350 963TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Specific Gravity D 792 1.3-1.6 Hardness, Durometer (Shore A) D 2240 55 ± 5 Tensile Strength (psi) D 412, Die B 750 Elongation (%) D 412, Die B Tearing Strength (lbs./in.) Compression Set (%) @ 350º F, 72 hrs. Heat Aged Properties (change %) (Hardness, tensile strength, elongation) Operating Temperature Range (F) — Color — 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

911.01.05 Silicone Adhesive. The manufacturer shall furnish certification showing that the non-

sag, high modulus silicone adhesive meets the following at 77 F and 50 percent relative humidity: TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Sag/Flow (in.) C 639 0.20 maximum Skin Over Time (minutes) — 5-10 Tack Free Time (minutes) C 679 30 maximum Cure, 1/4 in. thickness, (hours) C 679 24 maximum Hardness, Durometer (Shore A2) C 661 25 maximum Elongation (%) D 412 450 minimum Tensile Strength (psi) D 412 200 minimum Resistance to UV C 793 No Cracking, Chalking or Degradation Peel Adhesion to Substrates (lbs./in.) C 794 50 minimum VOC D 3960 0

911.01.06 Non-Sag Silicone Sealant for Vertical Joints in Structures. Non-sag silicone sealant

for vertical joints in structures shall be a one-part, cold applied, non-sag silicone sealant material that cures to a weather and UV resistant low-modulus silicone rubber upon exposure to atmospheric moisture. The material shall conform to the following requirements when applied and cured for 21 days at 10 maximum C 792 +100/-50 C 719 600 minimum D 412, Die C 45 maximum 96477 F and 50 percent relative humidity: TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Specific Gravity D 792 1.3-1.6 Slump (in.) D2202 0.30 maximum Extrusion Rate (ml/minute) C 1183 20 maximum Skin-Over Time (minutes) — 60 maximum Tack-Free Time (hours) C 679 5 maximum Hardness, Durometer (Shore A2) C 661 25 maximum Tensile Stress @ 150% elongation (psi) D 412, Die C Elongation (%) Joint Movement (%) Heat Aged Properties (change %) (hardness, tensile strength, elongation) 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS Accelerated Weathering (hours) C 793 5,000 Color Grey or Black No cracks or separation is allowed after the material is cured. Each container of silicone sealer shall have a minimum shelf life of six months. Material more than six months old shall be retested.

911.02 Preformed Joint Fillers

M 153. Bituminous fiber type shall meet M 213, with the bitumen content determined according to T 164. The weathering test is not required for either type of material.

911.03 Preformed Joint Inserts

M 220.

911.04 Preformed Polychloroprene Elastomeric Compression Joint Seals

The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03 .

911.04.01 Roadway Seals for Concrete Pavement. M 220.

911.04.02 Bridge Seals. M 297. The minimum depth of all seals measured at the contact surface

shall be at least 90 percent of the minimum uncompressed width of the seal.

911.04.03 Lubricant Adhesive. The lubricant adhesive shall be compatible with the preformed

joint seals and concrete. The Engineer will determine if consistency is suitable at the time of installation. The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03 showing that lubricant adhesive meets the following: TEST and METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Viscosity, D1084, Method B, CP min 25 000 Film Strength, D412, psi min 2000 Elongation, D412, % min 250 Each container shall be plainly marked with the manufacturer’s name or trademark, lot number, and date of manufacture. Do not use lubricant adhesive after nine months from the date of manufacture.

911.05 Neoprene Strip Seals

having the following physical properties: 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03 showing that the neoprene strip seals meet the following: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES FOR PREFORMED ELASTOMERIC STRIP SEALS PROPERTY REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD Tensile Strength, psi min 2000 D412 Elongation at Break, %, min 250 D412 Hardness, Type A Durometer, points 60 ± 5 D2240 (modified)(a)(c) Oven Aging, 70 hr at 212 F Tensile Strength, % loss, max Elongation, % loss, max Hardness, Type A Durometer, points change 20 0 to + 10 D573 D2240 (modified)(a)(c) Oil Swell, ASTM oil 3 70 hr at 212 F weight change, % max 45 D471 Ozone Resistance 20% strain, 300 pphm in air, 70 hr at 104 F No Cracks D1149 (modified)(b) Low Temperature Stiffening 7 days at 14 F Hardness, Type A Durometer, points change 0 to + 15 D2240 D2240 (modified) (a)(c) Compression Set, 70 hr at 212 F, % max 40 D395 Method (modified) (b)(a)

911.05.01 Special Molded Intersection Pieces. Where joint elements intersect, a special strip

seal element manufactured by molding in one piece from neoprene material similar to that specified above shall be 10 in. from point of intersection to nearest end along center line of joint in any direction. Ends shall be plane and square to facilitate bonding to adjacent extruded areas, and corners of sharp angles shall be rounded sufficiently to relieve damaging stress concentrations. Angles to which moldings are fabricated shall be within 5 degrees of the actual angle as specified in the Contract Documents to avoid excessive deformation when installed in steel joint components. Lubricant adhesive for use in installing and bonding neoprene seal elements to steel joint components shall be one part moisture curing polyurethane and hydrocarbon solvent mixture TEST and METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Average Weight, lb/gal 8 ± 0.8 Solids Content, % min 65 Adhesives shall remain liquid from, F 5 to 120 Film Strength, D412, psi min 2000 Elongation, D412, % min 250 Steel extrusions and neoprene seals shall be matching components by the same manufacturer. The steel extrusions shall have a thickness of at least 3/8 in. All steel portions of the joint assembly shall be painted with an inorganic zinc rich primer meeting

912.03 and applied as specified in

Section 435 .

911.06 Sealer for Loop Detector

Type A two part epoxy or Type B, one part polyurethane. The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03 . Do not mix aggregate with the sealer material. Apply the sealer in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

911.06.01 Tests. Meet to the following:

TYPE A – TWO PART EPOXY TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Viscosity, cone and plate Viscometer@ 25 C, cps max — 12 000 Pot life @ 25 C, minutes min — 10 Cure time @ 25 C, no tackiness, hr max — 1 Hardness, Type D durometer D2240 50 – 60 Tensile elongation, % min D638 100 Water absorption, %/24 hr max D570 0.5 Oil absorption, % max D471 0.02 Volume resistivity @ 25 C, ohm- cm min D257 2.4 x 1010 TYPE B - ONE PART POLYURETHANE TEST PROPERTY TEST METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Viscosity, Brookfield RVF #6 spindle @ 20 rpm 25 C, cps max — 30 000 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS

911.07 Roofing Paper

2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS Roofing paper used in expansion joints shall be composed of roofing felt saturated and coated on both sides with an asphaltic material. It shall weigh at least 39.8 lb/100 ft2 and not crack when bent 90 degrees over a 1/2 in. radius at room temperature.

911.08 Water Stops

Rubber or polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Shall be of the shape and dimensions specified. The cross section shall be uniform along its length and transversely symmetrical so that the thickness at any given distance from either edge of the water stop is uniform. Shall meet the following: TEST and METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Tensile Strength, D412, psi min 2000 Elongation @ Break, D412, % min 300 Hardness, Rubber, Type A durometer, D2240 55 ± 5 Hardness, PVC, Type A durometer, D2240 75 ± 5 Furnish a test sample for each lot or shipment of water stop. The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03 .

911.09 Asphalt Sealer for Concrete Pipe

A mixture of asphalt, mineral filler, and petroleum solvents, and having adhesive and cohesive properties. Each container shall be clearly marked with a lot number, manufacturer, and location of manufacturer. Cure time @ 25 C, no tackiness, hr max — 24 Hardness, Rex Type A — 50 – 60 Tensile strength, psi min 500 Tensile elongation, % min D412 ARC resistance, sec min D495 70 Dielectric constant, min D150 6 @ 50 hz 4.25 @ 500 kHz Nonvolatile content, % — 85 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS The supplier shall furnish a certified copy of the test results showing that the sealer meets the following: TEST and METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Residues by evaporation, nonvolatile matter, D2939, % min 70 Inorganic filler on ignition, ash content, D2939, % 15 – 45

911.10 Closed Cell Neoprene Sponge Elastomer

D1056, Type 2. Skin coating is optional. The material shall meet the following: TEST and METHOD SPECIFICATION LIMITS Compression Deflection, D1056 Pressure necessary for 25 % deflection, 5 – 10 psi, one layer 1/2 in. thick pad @ 70 ± 5 F Accelerated Aging Test Change in compression deflection after aging 7 days @ 158 F, 20 % max Permanent Set, *D1056 50 % deflection @ 158 F for 22 hr, 40 % max residual permanent set after 10 days recovery,10 % max Water Absorption by weight 2 in. immersion of 1.129 in. diameter sample for 24 hr @ room temperature, 10 % max Water Resistance, D1171 Quality retention, 6 weeks exposure, 100 % *Method to calculate permanent set: Permanent set = (t 0 - t1) x 100/t 0 where: t0 = original thickness of sample, and t1 = thickness of specimen 30 minutes after removal of clamps or after 10 days recovery.

911.11 Drainage Troughs

911.11.01 Neoprene Drainage Troughs. M 220, and the following:

NEOPRENE DRAINAGE TROUGHS PHYSICAL PROPERTY METHOD LIMITS Thickness, in. min — 1/4 Tensile Strength, psi min D412 2000 Elongation at Break, % min D412 250 Hardness, Type A Durometer D2240 (modified) 60 ± 5 Compression Set, 22 hr @ 212 F, % max D395 35 Oven Aging, 70 hr @ 212 F Tensile Strength, % loss max 20 Elongation, % loss max 20 Hardness, Type A Durometer (points change) D573 0 to + 10

911.11.02 OPTIONAL PREFORMED FABRIC DRAINAGE TROUGHS. A sheet

composed of multiple plies of 15 ± 5 oz/yd2 polyester fabric laminated with butadiene acrylonitrile, vulcanized to form an integral laminate. Physical properties of the laminate shall meet the following: ALTERNATE PREFORMED FABRIC DRAINAGE TROUGHS PHYSICAL PROPERTY METHOD LIMITS No. of Plies — 3 Laminate Weight, lb/ft2 min — 0.85 Thickness, in. min — 5/32 Breaking Strength, lb/in. min D378 1200 Elongation at Break, % max D378 30 Elongation at 1/10 Breaking Strength, % max D378 3

911.12 Shims for Noise Barrier Installation

Either neoprene or composite elastomer with a durometer of 60 ± 5 (Shore A) value.

911.13 Preformed Foam Seals

911.13.01 Closed Cell Foam Joint Seal. Use a low density, closed cell, cross-linked, ethylene

vinyl acetate polyethylene copolymer preformed foam that is physically blown using nitrogen, and is impermeable, weather and wear resistant, waterproof and chemical resistant, hold in temperature extremes of -94 F to 158 F, and meeting the following: PROPERTY REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD Density 2.5 – 3.5 lb/ft3 D 545 Tensile, min 70 psi D 3574 Water Absorption, max by volume (0.02) 0.07 MIL SPEC. P-40619 Tear Strength, min 13 psi D 624 Chemical Resistance — D 543 Place grooves on the foam seal along the bond surfaces at a distance of 1/4 in. to 1/2 in. apart. Ensure the grooves have an approximate dimension of 1/8 in. wide by 1/8 in. deep and run the entire length of the joint.

911.13.02 Adhesive. Use a two component, 100 percent solid, modified epoxy adhesive designed

for bonding the joint seal to steel. Obtain the adhesive from the seal manufacturer that is fully compatible with the foam joint seal material in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS 912 — COATING SYSTEMS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL CATEGORY 900 MATERIALS SECTION 912 — COATING SYSTEMS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL

912.01 General

The Office of Materials Technology (OMT) will maintain a list of Approved Paint Manufacturers. Only manufacturers on this list will be acceptable. Unless otherwise specified, paint shall be tested in accordance with Federal Test Method Standard 141. Only one formulation per color will be permitted per project. Tests shall be performed at 75 F and 50 percent relative humidity unless otherwise specified. All paint shall be satisfactory for brushing, rolling, or spraying. All paints within a system shall be from the same manufacturer and shall be tinted at the point of manufacture to differentiate between coats, existing coats, and bare metal. Paint shall be shipped in the original containers and all containers shall bear the identification of the paint, consisting of the manufacturer’s name, the name or title of material, volume of contents, manufacturer’s paint identification number, the date of manufacture, color name and number, handling instructions, precautions, and the batch number.

912.01.01 Approved Paint Manufacturers. Admission onto the list of Approved Paint

Manufacturers will be based upon the acceptance of the manufacturer’s submitted Quality Control Plan.

912.01.02 Quality Control Plan. The Quality Control Plan shall define the manufacturer’s

process to ensure the quality of the products during and upon completion of the manufacturing process. As a minimum, the Quality Control Plan shall list the following information:

912.01.03 Acceptance. The paint manufacturer shall furnish certified test results for each lot and

color of paint as specified in TC-1.03. Certified test results for each lot shall list the actual test results for the specified properties. The certification shall be approved by OMT prior to shipment, and a copy shall accompany each shipment. 2025 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS