ASTM C1472-16(2022)
Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width

Standard No.

ASTM C1472-16(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Latest

ASTM C1472-16(2022)

Scope

1.1 This guide provides information on performance factors such as movement, construction tolerances, and other effects that should be accounted for to properly establish sealant joint size. It also provides procedures to assist in calculating and determining the required width of a sealant joint enabling it to respond properly to those movements and effects. Information in this guide is primarily applicable to singleand multicomponent, cold-applied joint sealants and secondarily to precured sealant extrusions when used with properly prepared joint openings and substrate surfaces. 1.2 Although primarily directed towards the understanding and design of sealant joints for walls for buildings and other areas, the information contained herein is also applicable to sealant joints that occur in horizontal slabs and paving systems as well as various sloped building surfaces. 1.3 This guide does not describe the selection and properties of joint sealants (1)2 , nor their use and installation, which is described by Guide C1193. 1.4 For protective glazing systems that are designed to resist blast and other effects refer to Guide C1564 in combination with this guide. 1.5 This guide is not applicable to the design of joints sealed with aerosol foam sealants. 1.6 For structural sealant glazing systems refer to Guide C1401 in combination with this guide. 1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses after SI units are provided for information only and are not considered standard. SI units in this guide are in conformance with IEEE/ASTM SI 10-1997. 1.8 The Committee having jurisdiction for this guide is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations. 1.9 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.10 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM C1472-16(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM C1193 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants*， 2023-05-18 Update
• ASTM C1401 Standard Guide for Structural Sealant Glazing
• ASTM C1481 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants with Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM C1518 Standard Specification for Precured Elastomeric Silicone Joint Sealants
• ASTM C1523 Standard Test Method for Determining Modulus, Tear and Adhesion Properties of Precured Elastomeric Joint Sealants
• ASTM C1564 Standard Guide for Use of Silicone Sealants for Protective Glazing Systems
• ASTM C216 Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay Or Shale)
• ASTM C717 Standard Terminology of Building Seals and Sealants
• ASTM C719 Standard Test Method for Adhesion and Cohesion of Elastomeric Joint Sealants Under Cyclic Movement (Hockman Cycle)
• ASTM C794 Standard Test Method for Adhesion-in-Peel of Elastomeric Joint Sealants
• ASTM C920 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
• IEEE/ASTM SI 10-2002 Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System*， 2024-04-22 Update

ASTM C1472-16(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM C1472-16(2022) Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width
• 2016 ASTM C1472-16e1 Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width
• 2016 ASTM C1472-16 Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width
• 2010 ASTM C1472-10 Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width
• 2006 ASTM C1472-06 Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width
• 2005 ASTM C1472-05 Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width
• 2000 ASTM C1472-00 Standard Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width