ASTM D5078-95(2006)

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Designation: D5078 – 95 (Reapproved 2006)
Standard Specification for
Crack Filler, Hot-Applied, for Asphalt Concrete and Portland
Cement Concrete Pavements
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D5078; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope tures when used in an appropriate manner. The material shall
be capable of being heated to the specified safe heating
1.1 This specification covers hot-applied crack filler for use
temperature (see 4.1) in appropriate melting units, shall be
in filling cracks in asphalt concrete and portland cement
capable of being effectively applied to pavement cracks
concrete pavements.
through pressure fed melter-applicator equipment, and shall be
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
suitable for filling cracks that are a minimum of ⁄8 in. in width
as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information
(see Appendix X1).
only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Physical Requirements
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Safe Heating Temperature—The safe heating tempera-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ture is the highest temperature to which the crack filler can be
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
heated and still conform to all requirements of this specifica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
tion. The safe heating temperature shall be a minimum of 20°F
2. Referenced Documents (11°C) higher than the manufacturer’s minimum recommended
application temperature. For testing purposes, the pouring
2.1 ASTM Standards:
temperature for specimen preparation shall be the safe heating
D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials
temperature recommended by the manufacturer. The safe
D36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-
heating temperature shall be shown on all containers and shall
and-Ball Apparatus)
be provided to the testing agency before any laboratory tests
D217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating
are begun.
Grease
4.2 Softening Point— The softening point of the crack filler
D5167 Practice for Melting of Hot-Applied Joint and Crack
shall be a minimum of 150°F (65.5°C).
Sealant and Filler for Evaluation
4.3 Cone Penetration, Non-Immersed—At 77 6 0.2°F (25
D5329 Test Methods for Sealants and Fillers, Hot-Applied,
6 0.1°C), 150 g, for 5 s, shall not exceed 70 units.
for Joints and Cracks in Asphaltic and Portland Cement
4.4 Cone Penetration at 39.2°F (4°C)—At 39.2 6 0.2°F (4
Concrete Pavements
6 0.1°C), 200 g, for 60 s, shall be a minimum of 15 units.
3. General Requirements
4.5 Resilience—At 77 6 0.2°F (25 6 0.1°C), shall be a
minimum of 30 % recovery.
3.1 The hot-applied crack filler shall be a compound that
4.6 Asphalt Compatibility—There shall be no failure in
will effectively fill cracks in both asphalt concrete and portland
adhesion, formation of an oily exudate at the interface between
cement concrete pavements. The crack filler shall resist soft-
the crack filler and the asphalt concrete specimen, or softening
ening and pickup by vehicle tires at ambient summer tempera-
or other deleterious effects on the asphalt concrete or crack
filler when tested at 140°F (60°C) for 72 h.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D04 on Road
and Paving Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D04.33 on
5. Sampling
Formed-In-Place Sealants for Joints and Cracks in Pavements.
5.1 Samples may be taken at the plant or warehouse prior to
Current edition approved June 1, 2006. Published June 2006. Originally
approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as D5078 – 95 (2000).
delivery or at the time of delivery, at the option of the
DOI: 10.1520/D5078-95R06.
purchaser. If sampling is done prior to shipment, the inspector
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D5078 – 95 (2006)
facilities for inspection and sampling which shall be conducted specimensin6-oz(177-mL)samplecontainersshallbepoured.
so as not to interfere unnecessarily with the operation of the Two are for cone penetration testing and one for resilience
works. testing.
5.2 Samples shall consist of one of the manufacturer’s
7. Test Methods
original sealed containers selected at random from the lot or
7.1 Specimen Curing— All specimens shall be cured at
batch of finished material.Abatch or lot shall be considered as
standard laboratory atmospheric conditions specified in Test
all finished material that was manufactured simultaneously or
Methods D5329 for 24 6 2 h prior to beginning any testing.
continuously as a unit between the time of compounding and
7.2 Softening Point— Use Test Method D36.
the time of packaging or placing in shipping conta
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