ASTM E0072-22 - Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
| Standard number: | ASTM E0072-22 |
| Released: | 01.10.2022 |
| Status: | Active |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Section: | 04.11 |
| Keywords: | compressive load; concentrated loads; deformation; floors; load duration; racking load; roofs; sheathing; strength tests; tensile load; transverse load; walls; |
1.1 These test methods cover the following procedures for determining the structural properties of segments of wall, floor, and roof constructions:
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| 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 |
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| Racking Load—Evaluation of Sheathing Materials | 14 |
| Racking Load—Evaluation of Sheathing Materials (Wet) | 15 |
| TESTING FLOORS | |
| Significance and Use | 16 |
| Transverse Load | 17 |
| Concentrated Load | 18 |
| Impact Load—See Test Methods E695 and E661 |
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| TESTING ROOFS | |
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| 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.
1.3 This 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.
1.4 This 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.