Accession Number:

ADP002435

Title:

Methodology for Determining the Durability of Sealants,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIV HOUGHTON

Personal Author(s):

• Sandberg,L. B.
• Albers,M. P.

Report Date:

1980-09-25

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

This paper presents the framework for a methodology for insuring the durability of construction sealants. The basic approach involves determination of an allowable design strain from the product of the ultimate strain capacity of the sealant and various empirical reduction factors reflecting expected service conditions. Author

Descriptors:

• *Wood
• *Adhesives
• *Sealing compounds
• Construction materials
• Strain(Mechanics)
• Structural engineering
• Performance tests
• Specifications
• Requirements
• Standards
• Quality control
• Test methods
• Tension
• Shear properties
• Loads(Forces)
• Symposia

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE