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Effect of thermal shrinkage on built up roofing

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Abstract
The effects of thermal movement of bituminous built-up membranes are related to some common failures of built-up roofing observed in field exposures. A procedure for determining the amount of thermal movement of built-up membranes is described. Data are given for the thermal movement of various bitumens and reinforcing felts used in the construction of built-up roofs and for the composite membranes over a temperature range of 30 F to -30 F. The data obtained are related to field experience, and suggestions are presented that will prove beneficial in reducing the incidence of built up failure due to thermal movement.
Date
3/1965
Author(s)
William Cullen
Page(s)
6
Keyword(s)
felt; thermal shrinkage; built up roofing; strength properties; materials; test procedures; failure; underlayment


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