ASTM D1752
Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber, Cork, and Recycled PVC Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
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ASTM D1752 is the ASTM specification for preformed sponge rubber, cork, and recycled PVC expansion joint fillers used in concrete paving and structural construction. It defines a technical framework for materials intended to occupy expansion joints where movement accommodation and separation are needed in concrete work. As a product-page standard, it helps buyers, engineers, and specifiers identify filler types that are suited to these applications and that can be reviewed against a common ASTM reference for consistency and procurement.
Purpose of ASTM D1752
The purpose of ASTM D1752 is to provide a standard specification for expansion joint filler materials made from sponge rubber, cork, or recycled PVC. It supports more consistent evaluation of products intended for concrete paving and structural construction by giving users a shared technical basis for selection and comparison. In practice, the standard is useful when purchasing or specifying fillers that need to fit joint applications where controlled separation and accommodation of movement are important to performance.
Common use cases of ASTM D1752
ASTM D1752 is commonly used for materials selected for expansion joints in concrete paving and in structural construction. These fillers are typically installed where concrete elements need space for movement caused by temperature change, loading, or other service conditions. The standard is relevant to project specifications, material submittals, and product review when choosing preformed joint filler products made from sponge rubber, cork, or recycled PVC for these concrete applications.
Why ASTM D1752 matters
This standard matters because it helps support clearer procurement and quality control decisions for expansion joint filler materials. By referencing ASTM D1752, specifiers and purchasers can compare products using a recognized technical document rather than relying only on product claims. That can reduce ambiguity during material selection, improve consistency across projects, and help align installed products with the requirements of concrete paving and structural construction applications.
- Preformed expansion joint filler materials
- Sponge rubber, cork, and recycled PVC
- Concrete paving applications
- Structural construction use
- Specification and product comparison reference
- Publication Date: 2023-07-07
- Publisher: ASTM
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