ASTM C474—13 Standard Test Methods for Joint Treatment Materials for Gypsum Board Construction (PDF Download)

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1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of joint compound, paper joint tape, glass-mesh joint tape, and an assembly of joint compound and paper joint tape.

1.1.1 Joint treatment materials are specified in Specification C475/C475M.

1.1.2 The joint treatment material described in this standard are for use with gypsum board installed in accordance with Specification C840.

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

 

Section

Joint Compound Tests:

 

  Viscosity

 5

  Shrinkage

 6

  Check Cracking

 7

  Putrefaction

 8

Joint Tape Tests:

 

  Tensile Strength

 9

  Width

10

  Thickness

11

Paper Joint Tape Tests

 

  Dimensional Stability

12

Assemblages of Paper Joint Tape and Joint Compound:

 

  Bond of Paper Joint Tape to Joint Compound

15

  Cracking of Joint Compound at Tape Edges

14

Glass-Mesh Joint Tape Test

 

  Skewness

13


1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in brackets are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This standard is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code®.

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1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of joint compound, paper joint tape, glass-mesh joint tape, and an assembly of joint compound and paper joint tape.

1.1.1 Joint treatment materials are specified in Specification C475/C475M.

1.1.2 The joint treatment material described in this standard are for use with gypsum board installed in accordance with Specification C840.

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

 

Section

Joint Compound Tests:

 

  Viscosity

 5

  Shrinkage

 6

  Check Cracking

 7

  Putrefaction

 8

Joint Tape Tests:

 

  Tensile Strength

 9

  Width

10

  Thickness

11

Paper Joint Tape Tests

 

  Dimensional Stability

12

Assemblages of Paper Joint Tape and Joint Compound:

 

  Bond of Paper Joint Tape to Joint Compound

15

  Cracking of Joint Compound at Tape Edges

14

Glass-Mesh Joint Tape Test

 

  Skewness

13


1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in brackets are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

This standard is referenced in the 2015 International Building Code®.

Pages 14
Code Year 2015
Publisher ASTM International
Language English
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