ASTM C947-03(2016)

Standard Test Method for Flexural Properties of Thin-Section Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (Using Simple Beam With Third-Point Loading)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Flexural properties determined by this test method are useful for quality control of glass-fiber reinforced concrete products, ascertaining compliance with the governing specifications, research and development, and generating data for use in product design.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the flexural ultimate strength in bending and the yield strength of glass-fiber reinforced concrete sections by the use of a simple beam of 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) or less in depth using third-point loading.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2016
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C27 - Precast Concrete Products
• Drafting Committee: C27.40 - Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C947 − 03 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Flexural Properties of Thin-Section Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
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Concrete (Using Simple Beam With Third-Point Loading)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C947; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope exceed 61.0 % of the maximum force expected to be measured
shall be used. The testing machine shall be equipped with a
1.1 This test method covers determination of the flexural
deflection measuring and recording device. The stiffness of the
ultimate strength in bending and the yield strength of glass-
testing machine shall be such that the total elastic deformation
fiber reinforced concrete sections by the use of a simple beam
of the system does not exceed 1.0 % of the total deflection of
of 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) or less in depth using third-point loading.
the test specimen during the test, or appropriate corrections
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
shall be made. The force-indicating mechanism shall be
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
essentially free of inertial lag at the crosshead rate used. The
information only.
accuracy of the testing machine shall be verified in accordance
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
with Practices E4 and Specification D76.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 Loading Noses and Supports—The loading noses and
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
supports shall have cylindrical surfaces. In order to avoid
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
excessive indentation or failure due to stress concentration
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
directly under the loading noses or supports, the radius of the
2. Referenced Documents
noses and supports shall be at least 0.25 in. (6.35 mm). See Fig.
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1 for loading configuration. The arc of the loading noses and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
supports, in contact with the specimen, shall be sufficiently
C1228 Practice for Preparing Coupons for Flexural and
large to prevent contact of the specimen with the sides of the
Washout Tests on Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
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noses. Neoprene pads, approximately ⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) thick,
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
may be placed between the loading noses and the test specimen
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
for uniform load distribution across the width of the specimen.
3. Significance and Use
However, neoprene pads should not be used if deflection
measurements are to be made, as the compression of the
3.1 Flexural properties determined by this test method are
neoprene will distort the measurements.
useful for quality control of glass-fiber reinforced concrete
products, ascertaining compliance with the governing
4.3 Loading Head and Support Apparatus—Loading noses,
specifications, research and development, and generating data
supports, and their respective holding devices shall be designed
for use in product design.
to allow rotation to occur about axes that lie in horizontal
planes of the loading apparatus as shown in Fig. 1. This
4. Apparatus
configuration of loading head and support apparatus will
4.1 Testing Machine—A properly calibrated testing machine
ensure that forces applied to the specimen will be initially
that can be operated at constant rates of crosshead motion and
perpendicular to the surfaces of the specimen and applied
in which the error in the force measuring system shall not
without eccentricity.
4.4 Specimen Depth and Width Measuring Device—A cali-
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast
per or micrometer or other suitable device that is able to
Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.40 on Glass
measure sample depth accurate to 0.005 in. (0.13 mm) and
Fiber Reinforced Concrete.
Current edition approved April 1, 2016. Published May 2016. Originally
width accurate to 0.01 in. (0.25 mm).
approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C947 – 03(2009). DOI:
10.1520/C0947-03R16.
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Designation: C947 − 03 (Reapproved 2009) C947 − 03 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Test Method for
Flexural Properties of Thin-Section Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
1
Concrete (Using Simple Beam With Third-Point Loading)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C947; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers determination of the flexural ultimate strength in bending and the yield strength of glass-fiber
reinforced concrete sections by the use of a simple beam of 1.0 in. (25.4 mm) or less in depth using third-point loading.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C1228 Practice for Preparing Coupons for Flexural and Washout Tests on Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete
D76 Specification for Tensile Testing Machines for Textiles
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
3. Significance and Use
3.1 Flexural properties determined by this test method are useful for quality control of glass-fiber reinforced concrete products,
ascertaining compliance with the governing specifications, research and development, and generating data for use in product
design.
4. Apparatus
4.1 Testing Machine—A properly calibrated testing machine that can be operated at constant rates of crosshead motion and in
which the error in the force measuring system shall not exceed 61.0 % of the maximum force expected to be measured shall be
used. The testing machine shall be equipped with a deflection measuring and recording device. The stiffness of the testing machine
shall be such that the total elastic deformation of the system does not exceed 1.0 % of the total deflection of the test specimen
during the test, or appropriate corrections shall be made. The force-indicating mechanism shall be essentially free of inertial lag
at the crosshead rate used. The accuracy of the testing machine shall be verified in accordance with Practices E4 and Specification
D76.
4.2 Loading Noses and Supports —Supports—The loading noses and supports shall have cylindrical surfaces. In order to avoid
excessive indentation or failure due to stress concentration directly under the loading noses or supports, the radius of the noses and
supports shall be at least 0.25 in. (6.35 mm). See Fig. 1 for loading configuration. The arc of the loading noses and supports, in
contact with the specimen, shall be sufficiently large to prevent contact of the specimen with the sides of the noses. Neoprene pads,
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approximately ⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) thick, may be placed between the loading noses and the test specimen for uniform load distribution
across the width of the specimen. However, neoprene pads should not be used if deflection measurements are to be made, as the
compression of the neoprene will distort the measurements.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.40 on Glass Fiber
Reinforced Concrete.
Current edition approved May 1, 2009April 1, 2016. Published May 2009May 2016. Originally approved in 1981. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 as
C947 – 03.C947 – 03(2009). DOI: 10.1520/C0947-03R09.10.1520/C0947-03R16.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Loading Configuration for Flexural Testing
4.3 Loading Head and Support Apparatus —Apparatus—Loading noses, supports, and their respective holding devices shall be
designed to allow rotation to occur about axes that lie in horizontal planes of the loading apparatus as shown in Fig
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