ASTM E519/E519M-20

Standard Test Method for Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This test method was developed to measure more accurately the diagonal tensile (shear) strength of masonry than was possible with other available methods. The specimen size was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by many laboratories.
Note 1: As a research test method used only for the purpose of evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar, workmanship, etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen. However, there is a lack of experimental data that would permit an evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit a correlation between the results of small-scale specimen tests and larger specimens.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers determination of the diagonal tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading them in compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting apart parallel to the direction of load.
FIG. 1 Apparatus for Determination of Diagonal Tensile or Shear Strength Masonry Assemblages  
1.2 Annex A1 provides requirements regarding the determination of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under combined diagonal-tension and compressive loading.  
1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.  
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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.  
1.5 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2020
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: E519/E519M − 20
Standard Test Method for
1
Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E519/E519M; 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* C67/C67M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick
and Structural Clay Tile
1.1 This test method covers determination of the diagonal
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube
them in compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus
Specimens)
causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Con-
apart parallel to the direction of load.
crete Masonry Units and Related Units
1.2 AnnexA1 provides requirements regarding the determi-
C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout for
nation of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under
Masonry
combined diagonal-tension and compressive loading.
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either
SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as semblies
standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in
3. Significance and Use
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently 3.1 This test method was developed to measure more
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
accuratelythediagonaltensile(shear)strengthofmasonrythan
result in nonconformance with the standard. was possible with other available methods. The specimen size
was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its
many laboratories.
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental prac-
NOTE 1—As a research test method used only for the purpose of
tices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar,
workmanship, etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available
prior to use.
testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
However, there is a lack of experimental data that would permit an
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
a correlation between the results of small-scale specimen tests and larger
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- specimens.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4. Apparatus
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4.1 Testing Machine:
2. Referenced Documents
4.1.1 The testing machine shall have sufficient compressive
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load capacity and provide the rate of loading prescribed in 6.4.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
The machine shall be power-operated and capable of applying
the load continuously, rather than intermittently, and without
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
shock. The machine shall conform to the requirements of the
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
Calculation and Report sections of Practices E4.
C15.04 on Research.
4.1.2 Testing machines are permitted to accommodate the
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2020. Published December 2020. Originally
application of load in either a vertical or horizontal orientation.
approved 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E519/E519M – 15. DOI:
10.1520/E0519_E0519M-20.
For horizontal test configurations, rigid steel rollers shall be
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for unimpeded movement of test specimen under load in the
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Designation: E519/E519M − 15 E519/E519M − 20
Standard Test Method for
1
Diagonal Tension (Shear) in Masonry Assemblages
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E519/E519M; 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 diagonal tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading them in
compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting apart parallel to
the direction of load.
1.2 Annex A1 provides requirements regarding the determination of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under combined
diagonal-tension and compressive loading.
1.3 These test methods cover the application of the tests using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either SI units
or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets. The
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
1.4 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all
of the safety problems,concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
to use.
1.5 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C67C67/C67M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube Specimens)
C140C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Concrete Masonry Units and Related Units
C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout for Masonry
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
3. Significance and Use
3.1 This test method was developed to measure more accurately the diagonal tensile (shear) strength of masonry than was possible
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C15.04 on Research.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2015Dec. 1, 2020. Published December 2015December 2020. Originally approved 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20102015
as E519/E519M – 10.E519/E519M – 15. DOI: 10.1520/E0519_E0519M-15.10.1520/E0519_E0519M-20.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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FIG. 1 Apparatus for Determination of Diagonal Tensile or Shear Strength Masonry Assemblages
with other available methods. The specimen size was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably representative of a
full-size masonry assemblage and that would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by many laboratories.
NOTE 1—As a research test method used only for the purpose of evaluating the effects of variables such as type of masonry unit, mortar, workmanship,
etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen. However, there is
a lack of experimental data that would permit an evaluation of the effect of specimen size on the shear strength or to permit a correlation betwee
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