ASTM E2322-22

Standard Test Method for Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Transverse Load—The procedures outlined will serve to evaluate the performance of floor and roof segments for deflection, permanent set and ultimate capacity. Performance criteria based on data from these procedures can ensure structural adequacy and effective service.  
4.2 Concentrated Load—This concentrated load test shall be used to evaluate surface indentation of structural framing members.  
4.3 These procedures will serve to evaluate performance of roof and floor segments under simulated service conditions. Diaphragm shear loading of roof and floor segments shall be evaluated under Test Method E455. Impact loading shall be evaluated under Test Methods E661 or E695.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the following procedures for determining the structural properties of segments of floor and roof constructions:    
Section  
Test Specimens  
5  
Loading  
6  
Deformation Measurements  
7  
Report  
8  
Precision and Bias  
9  
Testing Floors  
Transverse Load  
10  
Concentrated Load  
11  
Testing Roofs  
Transverse Load  
12  
Concentrated Load  
13  
1.2 This test method serves to evaluate the performance of floors and roofs panels subjected to (1) Uniform loading, and (2) Concentrated static loading, which represent conditions sustained in the actual performance of the element. The standard is not intended for the evaluation of individual structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, rafters, and trusses), or both.  
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.4 This standard is not intended to cover concrete floor slabs.  
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.6 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.  
1.7 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-Sep-2022
• ICS: 91.060.30 - Ceilings. Floors. Stairs
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.11 - Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures

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: E2322 − 22
Standard Test Method for
Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on
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Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2322; 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 1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This test method covers the following procedures for
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
determining the structural properties of segments of floor and
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
roof constructions:
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Section
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Test Specimens 5
Loading 6
Deformation Measurements 7
2. Referenced Documents
Report 8
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Precision and Bias 9
Testing Floors
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Test-
Transverse Load 10
ing Machines
Concentrated Load 11
Testing Roofs E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels
Transverse Load 12
for Building Construction
Concentrated Load 13
E196 Practice for Gravity Load Testing of Floors and Low
1.2 This test method serves to evaluate the performance of
Slope Roofs
floors and roofs panels subjected to (1) Uniform loading, and
E455 Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor
(2) Concentrated static loading, which represent conditions
or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
sustained in the actual performance of the element. The
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
standard is not intended for the evaluation of individual
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, rafters,
semblies
and trusses), or both.
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes E661 Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-
Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under Concentrated
whichprovideexplanatorymaterial.Thesenotesandfootnotes,
excludingthoseintablesandfigures,shallnotbeconsideredas Static and Impact Loads
E695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of
requirements of the standard.
Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
1.4 This standard is not intended to cover concrete floor
slabs.
3. Terminology
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology E631 for definitions
standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
of terms used in these test methods.
standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4. Significance and Use
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.1 Transverse Load—The procedures outlined will serve to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
evaluate the performance of floor and roof segments for
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
deflection, permanent set and ultimate capacity. Performance
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
criteria based on data from these procedures can ensure
structural adequacy and effective service.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11
on Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Struc-
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4.2 Concentrated Load—This concentrated load test shall end of the 5-min period after any partial or complete load
be used to evaluate surface indentation of structural framing release. Plot initial and 5-min readings in the form of load-
members. deformation curves. Maintain complete load-deformation time
records throughout the test. If application of a given load is
4.3 These procedures will s
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Designation: E2322 − 03 (Reapproved 2015) E2322 − 22
Standard Test Method for
Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on
1
Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2322; 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 the following procedures for determining the structural properties of segments of floor and roof
constructions:
Section
Test Specimens 5
Loading 6
Deformation Measurements 7
Report 8
Precision and Bias 9
Testing Floors
Transverse Load 10
Concentrated Load 11
Testing Roofs
Transverse Load 12
Concentrated Load 13
1.2 This test method serves to evaluate the performance of floors and roofs panels subjected to (1) Uniform loading, and (2)
Concentrated static loading, which represent conditions sustained in the actual performance of the element. The standard is not
intended for the evaluation of individual structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, rafters, and trusses), or both.
1.3 The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes,
excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.4 This standard is not intended to cover concrete floor slabs.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.6 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 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.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11 on Horizontal
and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures.
Current edition approved March 1, 2015Oct. 1, 2022. Published March 2015October 2022. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20092015 as
E2322 – 03 (2009).(2015). DOI: 10.1520/E2322-03R15.10.1520/E2322-22.
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2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50 mm] Cube Specimens)
E4 Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
E73 Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies
E196 Practice for Gravity Load Testing of Floors and Low Slope Roofs
E455 Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E661 Test Method for Performance of Wood and Wood-Based Floor and Roof Sheathing Under Concentrated Static and Impact
Loads
E695 Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
E1592 Test Method for Structural Performance of Sheet Metal Roof and Siding Systems by Uniform Static Air Pressure
Difference
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Refer to Terminology E631 for definitions of terms used in these test methods.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Transverse Load—The procedures outlined will serve to evaluate the performance of floor and roof segments for deflection,
permanent set and ultimate capacity. Performance criteria based on data from these procedures can ensure structural adequacy and
effective service.
4.2 Concentrated Load—This concentrated load test shall be used to evaluate surface indentation of structural framing member
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