Selective Review of Weathering Tests for Sealants and Thoughts on the Development of Novel Test Concept Based on Simultaneous Weathering and Movement

Volume 7, Issue 1 (January 2010)

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ISSN: 1546-962X
CODEN: JAIOAD
Published Online: 12 November 2009
Page Count: 8

Selective Review of Weathering Tests for Sealants and Thoughts on the Development of Novel Test Concept Based on Simultaneous Weathering and Movement

Klosowski, Jerome M.
PresidentChief ChemistScientist Emeritus, Klosowski Scientific, Inc.Engineering Diagnostics, Inc.Dow Corning Corporation SWR InstituteFASTM, Adhesives Age Award, Bay City, MI

Gorman, Patrick D.
PresidentFirst Vice-ChairmanPast President, Gorman Moisture Protection, Inc.ASTM C24SWR Institute, El Paso, TX

(Received 14 October 2008; accepted 22 September 2009)

Abstract

This paper reviews sealant weathering test methods developed during the past 40 years and highlights the fact that repeated movement cycles were shown to be important to reproduce some of the damage seen on real buildings. The studies reviewed further demonstrate that water, sunlight (especially the UV portion), and heat are important degradation factors that act on real buildings.

Keywords:
accelerated testing, outdoor weathering, artificial weathering, sealants, fatigue, review

Paper ID: JAI102186
DOI: 10.1520/JAI102186
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Author Title Selective Review of Weathering Tests for Sealants and Thoughts on the Development of Novel Test Concept Based on Simultaneous Weathering and Movement Symposium Presented at the ASTM Third Symposium on Durability of Building and Construction Sealants and Adhesives, 2008-06-26 Committee C24

		SEDL / Journals / Journal of ASTM International (JAI) / Citation Page Volume 7, Issue 1 (January 2010) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (80K) View License Agreement ISSN: 1546-962X CODEN: JAIOAD Published Online: 12 November 2009 Page Count: 8 Selective Review of Weathering Tests for Sealants and Thoughts on the Development of Novel Test Concept Based on Simultaneous Weathering and Movement Klosowski, Jerome M. PresidentChief ChemistScientist Emeritus, Klosowski Scientific, Inc.Engineering Diagnostics, Inc.Dow Corning Corporation SWR InstituteFASTM, Adhesives Age Award, Bay City, MI Gorman, Patrick D. PresidentFirst Vice-ChairmanPast President, Gorman Moisture Protection, Inc.ASTM C24SWR Institute, El Paso, TX (Received 14 October 2008; accepted 22 September 2009) Abstract This paper reviews sealant weathering test methods developed during the past 40 years and highlights the fact that repeated movement cycles were shown to be important to reproduce some of the damage seen on real buildings. The studies reviewed further demonstrate that water, sunlight (especially the UV portion), and heat are important degradation factors that act on real buildings. Keywords: accelerated testing, outdoor weathering, artificial weathering, sealants, fatigue, review Paper ID: JAI102186 DOI: 10.1520/JAI102186 ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Selective Review of Weathering Tests for Sealants and Thoughts on the Development of Novel Test Concept Based on Simultaneous Weathering and Movement Symposium Presented at the ASTM Third Symposium on Durability of Building and Construction Sealants and Adhesives, 2008-06-26 Committee C24