ASTM E519/E519M-22

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 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2022
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: E519/E519M − 22
Standard Test Method for
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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* 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This test method covers determination of the diagonal
C67/C67M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick
tensile or shear strength of masonry assemblages by loading
and Structural Clay Tile
them in compression along one diagonal (see Fig. 1), thus
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
causing a diagonal tension failure with the specimen splitting
Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube
apart parallel to the direction of load.
Specimens)
1.2 AnnexA1 provides requirements regarding the determi-
C140/C140M Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Con-
nation of the diagonal-tension strength of masonry under
crete Masonry Units and Related Units
combined diagonal-tension and compressive loading.
C1019 Test Method for Sampling and Testing Grout for
Masonry
1.3 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes
ing Machines
(excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
as requirements of the standard.
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
1.4 These test methods cover the application of the tests
semblies
using either inch-pound or SI units. The values stated in either
3. Significance and Use
SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as
standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in
3.1 This test method was developed to measure more
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact
accuratelythediagonaltensile(shear)strengthofmasonrythan
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently
was possible with other available methods. The specimen size
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
was selected as being the smallest that would be reasonably
result in nonconformance with the standard.
representative of a full-size masonry assemblage and that
would permit the use of testing machines such as are used by
1.5 This standard may involve hazardous materials,
many laboratories.
operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to
address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its 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,
use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to
workmanship, etc., a smaller size specimen could be used if the available
establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental prac-
testing equipment will not accommodate a 1.2-m [4-ft] square specimen.
tices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations
However, there is a lack of experimental data that would permit an
prior to use.
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
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
specimens.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
4. Apparatus
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
4.1 Testing Machine:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.1.1 The testing machine shall have sufficient compressive
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
load capacity and provide the rate of loading prescribed in 6.4.
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
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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C15.04 on Research. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2022. Published December 2022. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E519/E519M – 21. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E0519_E0519M-22. the ASTM website.
*A Sum
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Designation: E519/E519M − 21 E519/E519M − 22
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 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding
those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
1.6 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:
C67/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)
C140/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 Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
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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 June 1, 2021Dec. 1, 2022. Published June 2021December 2022. Originally approved 1974. Last previous edition approved in 20202021 as
E519/E519M – 20.E519/E519M – 21. DOI: 10.1520/E0519_E0519M-21.10.1520/E0519_E0519M-22.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1 Apparatus for Determination of Diagonal Tensile or Shear Strength Masonry Assemblages
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
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 accommod
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