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Elastomeric Bearing Pads

AASHTO — Table B (Neoprene)

ASTM Standard
50
Duro
60
Duro
70
Duro

Physical Properties

D 2240


Hardness

50 ± 5
60 ± 5
70 ± 5
D 412

Tensile strength, psi

2,250
2,250
2,250
 

Ultimate elongation,
minimum %

400
350
300

Heat Resistance
D 573
70 hour at 158°F

Change in durometer hardness, maximum points

+15
+15
+15
 

Change in tensile strength,
maximum %

-15
-15
-15
 

Change in ultimate elongation,
maximum %

-40
-40
-40

Compression Set

D 395 Method B

22 hours @ 212°F maximum %

35
35
35

Ozone

D 1149

100 pphm ozone in air by volume, 20% strain 100°F ± 2°F 100 hours mounting procedure D 518,
Procedure A

No
Cracks
No
Cracks
No
Cracks

Adhesion

D 429 B

Bond made during vulcanization,
pounds per inch

40
40
40

Low Temperature Test
D 2137
Brittleness at –40°F

No
Failure


No
Failure


No
Failure

 

NOTE: Certain states specify requirements other than standard AASHTO specifications. When ordering, identify all requirements or submit individual state specifications.

Above meet Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges, adopted by the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Officials, Sixteenth Edition, Section 251-92 Level 1 – Elastomeric Bearings.

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