tested in accordance with 5.8. At rupture of the panel the
veneer plaster shall be securely bonded to the face paper.
5. Test Methods
5.1 Materials—Gypsum Base for Veneer Plaster, see Speci-
fication C1396/C1396M.
5.2 Sampling—Sample not less than 1 % of the packages,
but not less than 5 packages. Select packages to be sampled at
random. Take samples both from the outer portion and the
center of each package. Thoroughly mix the materials so
obtained to provide a composite sample of not less than 15 lb
(6.8 kg). Place this composite sample immediately in a clean,
dry, airtight container for delivery to the laboratory.
5.3 Test Unit Preparation—From the sample, prepare panels
of veneer plaster system and cut four 2 ft (600 mm) square, and
three 12 by 16 in. (300 by 400 mm) specimens.
5.4 Conditioning—Condition specimens to constant weight
at a temperature of 85 615°F (29.5 68.5°C) and relative
humidity of 50 62 % (see Note 2). Test specimens individu-
ally after constant weight is reached.
NOTE 2—Laboratory test results indicate that conditioning temperatures
may range from 70 to 100°F (21 to 38°C) without significantly affecting
the results. However, relative humidity is critical. Therefore, specimens
shall be tested within 10 min upon removal from the conditioning
chamber.
5.5 Number of Tests—Run each test in triplicate.
5.6 Bond Strength:
5.6.1 Significance and Use—The bond strength test is de-
signed to evaluate the bond of veneer plaster to veneer plaster
base and between the base coat and finish coat. The degree of
correlation between these test methods and service perfor-
mance has not been determined.
5.6.2 Procedure—Select three 2 ft (600 mm) square speci-
mens. Raise each specimen and slam the back side (face not
treated with veneer plaster) on a bare concrete floor repeatedly
until the specimen is broken.
5.6.3 Report—Report whether the sample passes or fails the
bond test. The sample fails if the bond to the veneer base or
between the finish coast and base coat delaminates on any one
of the specimens.
5.6.4 Precision and Bias—No information is presented
about either the precision or bias of the bond test since the test
result is nonquantitative.
5.7 Impact Strength:
5.7.1 Significance and Use—The impact strength is de-
signed to test the effect of impact from a hard object on the
surface of the veneer plaster. The degree of correlation between
this test method and service performance has not been deter-
mined.
5.7.2 Apparatus:
5.7.2.1 A stand with a solid, flat base at least 2 ft (600 mm)
square with a means of holding the steel ball and releasing it
from a height of 36 in. above the base, without imparting
additional force.
5.7.2.2 A
1
⁄
2
in. (38 mm) diameter polished steel ball weigh-
ing 7.8 60.1 oz (221 63 g).
5.7.3 Procedure—Select one 2 ft (600 mm) square. Place
the specimen horizontally, with the plaster surface face up, on
the base of the apparatus . Drop the steel ball three times onto
different areas of the panel surface.
5.7.4 Report—Report whether the sample passes or fails the
impact test. The sample fails if there is a loss of bond or
cracking beyond the impact area on any one of the drops.
5.7.5 Precision and Bias—No information is presented
about either the precision or bias of the impact test since the
test result is nonquantitative.
5.8 Flexure:
5.8.1 Significance and Use—The flexure test is designed to
test the effect on the resistance to cracking and bond of the
veneer plaster to the veneer plaster base while being flexed.
The degree of correlation between this test method and service
performance has not been determined.
5.8.2 Apparatus—Use the apparatus described in Test Meth-
ods C473 for Method B.
5.8.3 Procedure—Select three 12 by 16 in. (300 by
400 mm) specimens. Subject each specimen to a continuous,
midpoint, loading applied at a rate of 1 in./min 65s
(25 mm ⁄min 65 s) downward to the back of the panel (plaster
surface in tension) supported over a clear span of 14 in.
(356 mm) until failure.
5.8.4 Report—Report whether the sample passes or fails the
flexure test. The sample fails if any one of the specimens shows
cracking more than
1
⁄
2
in. (13 mm) from the break line or if the
bond of the veneer plaster to the paper fails.
5.8.5 Precision and Bias—No information is presented
about either the precision or bias of the flexure test since the
test result is nonquantitative.
5.9 Joint Strength:
5.9.1 Significance and Use—The joint strength test is de-
signed to test strength of the joint between two adjacent
gypsum veneer panels that have been covered with veneer
plaster. The degree of correlation between this test method and
service performance has not been determined.
5.9.2 Apparatus—Use the apparatus described in Test Meth-
ods C473 for Method B.
5.9.3 Specimen Preparation—Cut two 8 by 12-in. (200 by
300-mm) pieces of gypsum base for veneer plaster for each
specimen to be tested. One 12-in. edge of each piece shall be
the paper-bound edge. Place the two pieces of gypsum base for
veneer plaster face down with the paper-bound edges forming
the joint. Apply a pregummed tape over the joint. (The tape
will keep the joint from flexing during the specimen prepara-
tion.) Turn face up and apply joint tape and gypsum veneer
plaster in accordance with Specification C843 using the
method titled “Reinforcement Secured and Embedded with
Veneer Plaster.”
5.9.4 Procedure—Condition the specimen and determine
the flexural strength in accordance with Test Methods C473
Method B. Apply the load parallel to and directly over the back
of the joint.
5.9.5 Report—Calculate and report the average breaking
load in pound-force or newtons, rounded to the nearest 1 lbf
(N).
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