Sealants in construction. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jerome Klosowski, Andreas T. Wolf.
• Authors: Klosowski, Jerome M, 1940-; Wolf, A. T (Andreas T.)
• Contents: Introduction to Sealants and a Short History of Sealant Development; Introduction; Early Sealants Based on Natural Materials; Modern Sealants Based on Synthetic Polymers; Outlook on Future Developments; References; ; BASIC TOPICS; Jerome Klosowski; ; Selecting Joint Sealants; Introduction; Calculating Joint Movement; Joint Sizing in New Construction; Remedial Sealing; Strength; Chemical Environment; Service Temperature; Intensity of Sun and Weather; Application Conditions; Other Considerations; References; ; Sealant Properties; Adhesion and Cohesion; Hardness; Modulus; Stress Relaxation; Compression Set; Resistance to Weathering; References; ; Sealant Specifications and Testing; Introduction; Expansion and Construction Joints; Idealized Construction Sealant Specification; Conclusions on Testing Building Sealants; Highway Sealants; Conclusions on Tests for Traffic and Pedestrian Sealants; Color and Stain Tests; Tensile-Adhesion Test; Compatibility Tests: Corrosion and Stress Corrosion; Compatibility-to-Gasket Test; Field Test for Adhesion; Adhesion Test for Job; References; ; Application of Joint Sealants; Introduction; Examining the Joint; Joints Larger Than Planned; Joints Smaller Than Planned; Cohesive Failure; Measuring Joint Width; Joint Movement Indicator (Scratch Test); Adhesive Failure; Field Adhesion Test; Cleaning Common Substrates; Priming; Backer Rods and Bond Breakers; Backing Materials; Correcting for Improperly Sized Rods; Backing as a Flame or Fire Retardant; Masking; Sealant Installation; Tools and Skills of the Mechanic; Joint Movement during Cure; Staining; Dirt Pickup; References; Forensics; Introduction; Inspection and Investigation; Further Analysis; Bleed; ; ADVANCED TOPICS; Andreas Wolf; ; Classification of Construction Sealants; Introduction; Product Form; Setting Mechanism and Its Effect on Mechanical Properties; Chemical Nature of Binders and Cure Types; Performance; Applications; References; ; Overview on Sealant Types and Families; Introduction; Rigid Sealants (Putties); Cold-Applied Plastic Sealants (Caulks); Hot-Applied Plastic or Elastic Sealants; Elastic High-Performance Sealants; References; ; Conventional High-Performance Sealants; Water-Borne (Latex) Acrylics; Polysulfides; Polyurethanes; Silicones; References; Hybrid (Silane-Modified) High-Performance Sealants; Silane-Terminated Polyethers; Silane-Terminated Polyurethanes; Silane-Terminated Polyacrylates; References; ; Sealed Insulating Glass and Insulating Glass Sealants; Historical Development of Sealed Insulating Glass; Functions of the Edge Seal; Environmental Degradation Factors Acting on the IGU and the Edge Seal; Diffusion Mechanisms Affecting Sealed IG Performance; Important Degradation Mechanisms Affecting the Functioning of the Edge Seal; Durability Testing of Sealed IGU; Properties of IG Sealants and Resulting Applications for IG; Importance of IGU Workmanship in Successfully Passing EN1279 Performance Testing; Design, Component, and Workmanship Considerations in the Manufacture of High-Quality, Long-Lasting IGUs; Outlook; References; ; Structural Sealant Glazing; History of Structural Silicone Glazing Curtain Walls; Classification of Structural Silicone Glazing Systems; Stresses Acting on Structural Silicone Glazing Sealants; Standards and Specifications; Structural Joint Detailing; Structural Glazing Sealants; Structural Silicone Point Fixing; Roles of Major Participants in Value Chain; Quality and Reliability Considerations; Outlook; References; ; Structurally Bonded Windows; Introduction; Historical Development; Benefits of Direct Window Glazing; Glazing and Bonding Options; Structural Sealants; The Bonded Window as a System: Durability and Compatibility; Considerations; Integrated Sash Direct Glazing; Summary and Outlook; References ; ; Appendix;
• Edition: Second edition
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 624.1899; Sealing compounds
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420017854
• Related ISBNs: 9781574447170
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