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ASTM E72-14

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

Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction E0072-14 ASTM|E0072-14|en-US Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction Standard new BOS Vol. 04.11 Committee E06
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Significance and Use

8.1 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.

Scope

1.1 These 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

1.2 The 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.

1.2.1 Exception—SI units are used in Fig. 6.

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Book of Standards Volume: 04.11
Developed by Subcommittee: E06.11
Pages: 13
DOI: 10.1520/E0072-14
ICS Code: 91.060.10