ASTM E72

The procedures described are those that will test the behavior of segments of wall construction under conditions representative of those encountered in service. Performance criteria based on data from those procedures can ensure structural adequacy and service life.

1. Scope

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

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
E2322 Test Method for Conducting Traverse and Concentrated Load Tests on Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E564 Practice for Static Load Test for Shear Resistance of Framed Walls for Buildings
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E661 Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under Concentrated Static and Impact Loads
E695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Constructions to Impact Loading
E73 Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies

Index Terms

compressive load; concentrated loads; deformation; floors; load duration; racking load; roofs; sheathing; strength tests; tensile load; transverse load; walls; ICS Number Code 91.060.10 (Walls. Partitions. Facades)

Citing ASTM Standards

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