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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2018.19.9.279

A Study on Comparison of Outdoor Wind Pressure Performance According to Outdoor Exposure and Acceleration Deterioration Methods of Structural Sealants Applied to Curtain Wall  

Jang, Pil Sung (Korea Conformity Laboratories)
Hong, Soon Gu (Korea Conformity Laboratories)
Kim, Sung Rae (Korea Conformity Laboratories)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.19, no.9, 2018 , pp. 279-287 More about this Journal
Abstract
Sealants are an important element of modern architecture and serve as a building protection against weathering by providing barriers against ingress of moisture, air, and other materials. Exposure to a variety of environments often reduces lifespan due to changes in physical, chemical and mechanical characteristics, and UV, humidity, and temperature expansion are important issues that are directly related to durability. In this study, a combined deterioration test chamber was developed to simulate the environment of the open air as an instrument for verifying the durability of structural sealing materials indoors. In order to replicate special weather conditions, such as yellow dust, acid rain, and contamination by microorganisms, it was deemed impossible to replicate the outdoor environment by 100 %, and the results of the results of the results of the external exposure test of the structural sealant and the combined deterioration testing device. As a result of the displacement test of the outdoor exposure test, it was determined that the sealant was breaking apart and that it would be smooth, and the displacement would be up to three times greater than the initial material value of 1 year. The displacement test results of the combined deterioration test device show the tendency to deteriorate, decreasing the elasticity and tensile characteristics. In the case of denatured silicon, the current 400 cycles have been completed to confirm 12 months of degradation of the external exposure. The deformation of the test specimen cannot be verified with the naked eye, so it is considered that the conditions of the specimen are more stable than the silicon sealant. As a result of the outdoor exposure test, if the combined deterioration test device is structured and proposed in the relevant guidance or specification, the anticipated lifespan of 12 months in the actual use environment can be verified indoors and below 3 months later, economically.
Keywords
Weathering test; Structural Sealants; Sealing; Accelerated Deterioration Test; Outdoor exposure test;
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