Performance of Tape-Bonded Seams of EPDM Membranes: Factors Affecting the Creep-Rupture Response of Tape-Bonded and Liquid-Adhesive-Bonded Seams.
Performance of Tape-Bonded Seams of EPDM Membranes:
Factors Affecting the Creep-Rupture Response of
Tape-Bonded and Liquid-Adhesive-Bonded Seams.
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Rossiter, W. J., Jr.; Vangel, M. G.; Kraft, K. M.
NIST BSS 177; 54 p. July 1998.
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National Technical Information Service
Order number: PB98-146038
Keywords:
adhesive tape; adhesive testing; building technology;
creep-rupture; EPDM membrane; heat exposure; roofing;
seam; strength; time-to-failure
Abstract:
This report presents the results of Phase III research
of an industry-government consortium study to develop
nonproprietary data on the performance of tape-bonded
seams of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene terpolymer)roof
membranes. Four Phase III tasks investigated the
effects of: (I) elevated test temperatures, (II)
elevated temperature exposure prior to loading, (III)
exposure to industry-developed protocols (i.e., Rubber
Manufacturers Association and SPRI), and (IV) cold
temperature preparation on peel creep-rupture response
and on peel strength. Task (V) examined shear testing.
Two commercial tape systems (i.e., tape and primer) and
one liquid adhesive were applied to well-cleaned EPDM
rubber in fabricating specimens. For each task,
comparisons of the creep-rupture responses and strengths
of tape-bonded and liquid-adhesive-bonded samples were
made.
Building and Fire Research Laboratory
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899