Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

10-21-2022

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1These test methods cover the following procedures for determining the structural properties of segments of wall, floor, and roof constructions:

	Section
Test Specimens	3
Loading	4
Deformation Measurements	5
Reports	6
Precision and Accuracy	7
TESTING WALLS
Significance and Use	8
Compressive Load	9
Tensile Load	10
Transverse Load—Specimen Horizontal	11
Transverse Load—Specimen Vertical	12
Concentrated Load	13
Impact Load—See Test Methods E695 and E661
Racking Load—Evaluation of Sheathing Materials on a Standard Wood Frame	14
Racking Load—Evaluation of Sheathing Materials (Wet) on a Standard Wood Frame	15
TESTING FLOORS
Significance and Use	16
Transverse Load	17
Concentrated Load	18
Impact Load—See Test Methods E695 and E661
TESTING ROOFS
	Section
Significance and Use	19
Transverse Load	20
Concentrated Load	21
APPENDIX
Technical Interpretation	Appendix X1

1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	E 06
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	14
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM E 72 : 2015

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