Designation: E 736 00 (Reapproved 2006)

Standard Test Method for

Cohesion/Adhesion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials
Applied to Structural Members1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 736; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope 4. Significance and Use

1.1 This test method covers a procedure for measuring the 4.1 The intent of this test method is to determine a property
cohesion/adhesion or bond strength (tensile) perpendicular to of SFRM that may be used to provide an indication of its
the surface of sprayed fire-resistive material (SFRM) applied to in-place serviceability. Satisfactory performance of SFRM
rigid backing. These fire-resistive materials include sprayed applied to structural members and assemblies depends upon its
fibrous and cementitious materials. The test method is appli- ability to withstand the various influences that may occur
cable to both laboratory and field procedures as indicated in during construction and during the life of the structure, as well
Section 7. as upon its satisfactory performance under fire conditions.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 5. Apparatus
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the 5.1 Fig. 1 illustrates a suitable apparatus.
safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the 5.2 Bottle Screw Cap,3 metal or rigid plastic 51 mm to 83
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- mm (2 in. to 314 in.) in diameter and 12 mm (12 in.) in nominal
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica- depth. A hook shall be attached at the center. Where deck
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. profile does not allow the use of an 83-mm (314-in.) diameter
cap due to area restriction, a minimum 51-mm (2-in.) diameter
2. Referenced Documents cap shall be used.
2.1 ASTM Standards: 2 5.3 Adhesive, single or two component, suitable for adher-
E 84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of ing cap to SFRM.4
Building Materials 5.4 Weighing Scale, spring type (fish hook), with a capacity
E 119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction suitable for the SFRM being tested (typically 12 kg to 30 kg
and Materials (26 to 66 lb) capacity). The accuracy shall be within 0.1 kg (14
E 605 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed lb).
Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural 5.5 Galvanized Steel Sheet, 1.5 mm (0.060 in. (16 ga)) thick,
Members 300 mm (12 in.) square, cleaned with solvent to remove any oil
from surface to be sprayed.
3. Summary of Test Method 5.6 Drying Oven, capable of maintaining temperature and
3.1 The cohesion/adhesion is determined using a metal or humidity conditions during the specimen curing cycle, in
plastic cap with a hook attached. The cap is attached to the accordance with the SFRM manufacturers published require-
SFRM with a suitable adhesive. An increasing load, measured ments.
by a scale, is applied manually until failure occurs.
6. Sampling
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6.1 This test method requires the application of SFRM in
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on accordance with manufacturers published instructions. The
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
on Serviceability.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2006. Published January 2006. Originally
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as E 736 00.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Refer to Appendix X1.2 for a list of bottle screw cap supply houses that have
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM been found satisfactory for this purpose. Many local suppliers are also available.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on Suitable adhesives are commercially available. Refer to Appendix X1.1 for a
the ASTM website. list of adhesive supply houses that have been found satisfactory for this purpose.

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FIG. 2 In-Place Apparatus

FIG. 1 Typical Cohesion/Adhesion Testing Apparatus

apparatus, materials, and procedures used to spray apply the 8.2 Support the cap at the surface until the adhesive has
SFRM for this test shall be representative of application in the adequately cured. Wipe away any excess adhesive around the
field. cap before it cures, or carefully cut it away after it cures.
6.2 The density of the prepared specimens shall be similar 8.3 Laboratory Tests:
to the density tested and reported during the Test Methods E 84 8.3.1 Restrain the specimen with the SFRM facing up to
and E 119 fire exposure tests of the same material, or as prevent movement and flexing during testing. The orientation
required by the sponsor of the test. of the specimen in Fig. 2 shows the SFRM facing down.
6.3 Determine and report in accordance with Test Methods 8.3.2 Engage the scale with the hook and exert an increasing
E 605 the density and thickness of each sample, or of a force at a minimum uniform or incremental rate of approxi-
randomly selected specimen from the sample lot when a mately 5 kg (11 lb)/min perpendicular to the surface.
number of identical samples are being tested for the laboratory- 8.3.3 Force shall be applied until failure occurs, a predeter-
prepared samples. For the field specimens, determine the mined value is reached, or until the capacity of the scale is
density from material adjacent to the test specimen. reached.
8.3.4 Record the force in newtons (pounds-force) at the time
7. Test Specimen failure occurs or other end point is reached.
7.1 Laboratory Tests: 8.4 Field Tests:
7.1.1 The SFRM shall be applied at a thickness of 12 mm to 8.4.1 Perform tests as described in 8.3.2-8.3.4.
25 mm (12 in. to 1 in.) to the 300 by 300 mm (12 by 12 in.) 8.4.2 A nondestructive field test may be performed by
galvanized steel sheet. replacing the scale (see 5.4) with a fixed weight that must be
7.1.2 Condition the specimen at room temperature (206 supported for 1 min.
10C (68 6 18F)). After 72 h, samples may be force dried in
a drying oven at 43 6 6C (110 6 10F), and a relative 9. Calculation
humidity not greater than 60 % until successive weight5 9.1 Calculate the cohesive/adhesive force (bond strength) as
readings, taken at 8 h intervals, differ by less than 1 percent. follows:
7.1.3 Testing may be performed after it has been determined
CA 5 F/A (1)
that all samples have reached constant weight as defined in
7.1.2.
7.2 Field Tests: where:
7.2.1 The test specimen shall be the in-place SFRM as CA = cohesive/adhesive force, Pa (lb/ft2),
applied to any field condition surface. Where a 300- by F = recorded force, N (lbf), and
300-mm (12- by 12-in.) area is not available, such as on beams A = area of the cap, m2(ft2).
and fluted deck, use the width of the beam or the width of a
flute by 300 mm (12 in.) length. The area shall be at least 100 10. Report
by 300 mm (4 by 12 in.). See 5.2 for exceptions. 10.1 Report the following information:
7.2.2 Condition the specimen at atmospheric conditions or 10.1.1 Force, newtons (pounds force),
in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations for a 10.1.2 Cohesive/adhesive force (bond strength), pascals
period sufficient to be considered dry. (pounds force per square foot),
7.2.3 Mechanical ventilation may be employed on the 10.1.3 Description of the type of failure:
manufacturers recommendation to expedite drying. 10.1.3.1 Cohesive failure, if separation occurred within the
material,
8. Procedure
10.1.3.2 Adhesive failure, if separation occurred at the
8.1 Apply adhesive sufficient to fill the metal or plastic cap, interface of the substrate and the SFRM,
and immediately place the cap against the surface of the 10.1.4 Approximate area of material involved in the failure,
SFRM. Refer to Fig. 2. if it extends beyond the perimeter of the cap,
10.1.5 Thickness of the SFRM, millimetres (inches), and
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Although mass is being determined, the term weight is used in the test method 10.1.6 Density of the SFRM, kilograms per cubic metre
as an accepted substitute. (pounds per cubic foot).

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11. Precision and Bias 12. Keywords
11.1 PrecisionThe precision of this test method is being 12.1 cohesion/adhesion testing; fire-resistive materials;
developed and will be added when available. sprayed materials testing
11.2 BiasThe procedure on this test method has no bias
because the value of the cohesive/adhesive strength can be
defined only in terms of a test method.

APPENDIX

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. TEST APPARATUS

X1.1 Two-component urethane resin adhesives for use in

adhering test caps to SFRM during bond strength testing are Ohio Sealants, Inc. Red Devil, Inc.
7405 Production Drive 2400 Vauxhall Road
available from various sources of supply, including those listed Mentor, OH 44060 Union, NJ 07063
as follows: Contact the adhesive manufacturer to determine (216) 951-5678 (908) 688-6900
product suitability.
Brim Products Co., Inc. C & R Products Co. X1.2 Bottle screw caps are available from various sources
6531 S.W. 20th Court Division of Clothier & Rose, Inc. of supply, including those listed as follows. Contact the
Plantation, FL 33317 1000 E. Del Amo Blvd.
(954) 584-1150 Carson, CA 90746
supplier to determine availability of the cap that complies with
(310) 537-2800 the requirements outlined herein.
Andler Bottle Co. Thomas Scientific Co.
Fomo Products, Inc. Insta-Foam Products, Inc. 376 Third St. 99 High Hill Road
2775 Barber Road 1500 Cedarwood Drive Everett, MA 02149 Swedesboro, NJ 08085
P.O. Box 1078 Joliet, IL 60435 (617) 387-5700 (609) 467-2000
Norton, OH 44203 (815) 741-6800
(330) 753-4585 CSC Co., Inc. Arthur H. Thomas
Chicago, IL 60623 Philadelphia, PA
Clayton Corp./Convenience Products, Inc. Mine Safety Appliance Co.
866 Horan Drive Walden Road SGA Scientific Inc.
Fenton, MO 63026 Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Bloomfield, NJ 07003
(314) 349-5333 (412) 967-3000

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