Testing Products for ASTM D545
APP-D545Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete. Tests for compression, recovery, and extrusion.
Application Insight:
Recovery is the critical metric here.
Pro Tip:
Use high-stiffness platens.
Regulatory & Test Details
| App Id | APP-D545 |
|---|---|
| App Standard | ASTM D545 |
| Standard Organization | ASTM |
| Test Type | Compression |
| Material Type | Concrete Fillers |
| Specimen Type | Rectangular Blocks |
| Industry Type | Civil Engineering |
| Min Force Kn | 0.5 |
| Max Force Kn | 100 |
| Max Spd Mm/m | 12.7 |
| Pointer App Software | N-ASTM-D545 |
| Pointer Fixture Family | G-ASTM-D545 |
| Pointer Strain Family | E-ASTM-D545 |
Implementation Commentary
Ensure specimen is perfectly flat to avoid point loading.
Common Pitfalls
Improper specimen conditioning.