ASTM STP 1588-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Advances in Gypsum Technologies and Building Systems — Selected Technical Papers (STP 1588, 2015). Edited by Robert Wessel, Paul H. Shipp, and Guy L. Rosenthal, this STP is a compilation of 11 peer‑reviewed papers presented at the ASTM symposium on gypsum technologies held May 21, 2015, in Anaheim, California.

Abstract

This volume gathers peer‑reviewed research and practice papers addressing recent advances in gypsum materials, fire resistance testing of gypsum wallboard, orientation effects on board fall‑off, measurement methods for gypsum products, innovations in drywall finishing and cold‑formed steel framing, water‑resistant barriers and stucco drainage systems, and sustainability trends among gypsum manufacturers. The collection is intended to disseminate findings from the May 21, 2015 symposium sponsored by ASTM Committee C11.

General information

• Status: Published (Selected Technical Papers publication).
• Publication date: 2015 (STP published 2015).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: Construction materials / Gypsum and related building materials and systems (ASTM Committee C11).
• Edition / version: STP 1588 (electronic book designation STP1588-EB), 2015.
• Number of pages: 222.

Scope

Provides proceedings from a single‑day symposium focused on technical developments, testing methods, material behaviour and system performance for gypsum products and related building systems. The papers report experimental results, historical reviews, test method evaluations, and design/installation lessons learned relevant to manufacturers, researchers, and practitioners in the gypsum and façade/cladding communities.

Key topics and requirements

• Fire resistance testing of gypsum wallboard and trends over the last decades.
• Effects of gypsum board orientation on board fall‑off in fire tests.
• Advances in materials and measurement methods for interior building noise control.
• Chemical modification effects on calcium sulfate castings at high temperatures.
• Innovation in cold‑formed steel framing as it relates to gypsum assemblies.
• Evolution and best practices for drywall joint and corner finishing.
• Measurement methods for free and combined water in gypsum products.
• Water‑resistant barriers and lessons learned for stucco and drainage wall systems.
• Sustainability and environmental trends among gypsum board manufacturers.

Typical use and users

Used as a technical reference and state‑of‑the‑practice collection by gypsum product manufacturers, testing and research laboratories, material scientists, building enclosure and fire‑safety engineers, architects, construction contractors, and code officials seeking current research, test evaluations, and practical guidance related to gypsum products and systems.

Related standards

Produced under the auspices of ASTM Committee C11 (Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems); related ASTM test methods, specifications, and guides developed by Committee C11 are commonly used in conjunction with topics covered in this STP (for example ASTM methods and specifications for gypsum board and related materials).

Keywords

gypsum, gypsum board, drywall, fire resistance, stucco, water‑resistant barrier, drainage, testing, measurement methods, drywall finishing, cold‑formed steel framing, sustainability

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: This is not a normative standard but a Selected Technical Papers (STP) volume — STP 1588 (2015) — compiling peer‑reviewed papers from an ASTM symposium on gypsum technologies and building systems.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers research and technical papers on fire resistance testing, gypsum board behavior, measurement methods, drywall finishing, stucco drainage assemblies, water‑resistant barriers, and sustainability trends for gypsum manufacturers.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, researchers, testing laboratories, building enclosure engineers, architects, contractors, and code officials who need research results, test evaluations, historical perspectives, and practical guidance for gypsum products and systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The STP was published in 2015 and remains a historical/proceedings publication from that symposium; it is not a normative ASTM standard that is formally revised or superseded in the standards system, though newer research or later STPs may provide more recent developments.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of ASTM's Selected Technical Papers (STP) series, produced from symposia sponsored by ASTM technical committees (this volume was developed by Committee C11).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: gypsum, gypsum board, drywall, fire resistance, stucco, water‑resistant barrier, testing, measurement, drywall finishing, sustainability.