ASTM C1717-09

Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
The test methods described in this standard are intended for use as a starting point in developing specific testing protocols for masonry elements.
The testing protocols could be used for general research on the load-deflection behavior of masonry elements.
The testing protocols could be used for qualification of masonry elements and materials by evaluation services and other parties.
The test methods described in this standard are general, and are intended to be adaptable to address a wide range of anticipated support and loading conditions.
How the test results are interpreted will depend on the intended use of the masonry element being tested.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover methods for determining the strength and load-deflection characteristics of masonry wall elements.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-May-2009
• ICS: 91.060.10 - Walls. Partitions. Facades
• Technical Committee: C15 - Manufactured Masonry Units
• Drafting Committee: C15.04 - Research

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM C1717-10 - Standard Test Methods for Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1692-18 - Standard Practice for Construction and Testing of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM E518/E518M-22 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C901-18 - Standard Specification for Prefabricated Masonry Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C270-19ae1 - Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1717–09
Standard Test Methods for
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Conducting Strength Tests of Masonry Wall Panels
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1717; 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.
INTRODUCTION
Engineered design of masonry structures requires accurate technical data on the strength and
load-deflection behavior of masonry wall elements. These test methods provide a systematic basis for
obtaining such data.
1. Scope 3.1.3 The test methods described in this standard are gen-
eral, and are intended to be adaptable to address a wide range
1.1 These test methods cover methods for determining the
of anticipated support and loading conditions.
strength and load-deflection characteristics of masonry wall
3.2 How the test results are interpreted will depend on the
elements.
intended use of the masonry element being tested.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4. Test Specimens
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1 General Description—The specimens shall have mate-
and are not considered standard.
rialsandworkmanshiprepresentativeofthestructuralelements
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
they are intended to represent, and be large enough to be useful
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
in predicting the structural performance of those elements.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 Length or Height—The specimen shall be long enough
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
(for horizontal testing) or tall enough (for vertical testing) so
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
that its behavior under load will simulate that of the element
2. Referenced Documents that the specimen is intended to represent.
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4.3 Width—The specimen shall be wide enough so that its
2.1 ASTM Standards:
behavior under load will simulate that of the element the
E2126 Test Methods for Cyclic (Reversed) Load Test for
specimen is intended to represent.
Shear Resistance of Vertical Elements of the Lateral Force
4.4 Laboratory Environment—Maintain the air in the labo-
Resisting Systems for Buildings
ratory at a temperature of 75 6 15°F (24 6 8°C) and a relative
3. Significance and Use humidity of 55 6 25 %.
4.5 Preconditioning of Masonry Materials—Precondition
3.1 The test methods described in this standard are intended
materials by storing in the laboratory environment for at least
for use as a starting point in developing specific testing
5 days before use.
protocols for masonry elements.
4.6 Age—Test masonry construction at an age of at least 28
3.1.1 The testing protocols could be used for general re-
days after fabrication, unless specified otherwise.
search on the load-deflection behavior of masonry elements.
3.1.2 Thetestingprotocolscouldbeusedforqualificationof
5. General Requirements for Instrumentation
masonry elements and materials by evaluation services and
5.1 Load Measurement—Measure loads with a load cell or
other parties.
pressure transducer having a precision better than or equal to
1 % of the expected maximum load.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C15 on
5.2 Displacement Measurement—Measure displacements
Manufactured Masonry Units and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
with a linear potentiometer, linear variable displacement trans-
C15.04 on Research.
former (LVDT), or dial gauge having a precision equal to or
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. DOI: 10.1520/
C1717-09.
better than the lesser of 61 % of the expected maximum
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displacement, or 60.02 in. (60.5 mm).
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C1717–09
5.3 Data Acquisition—Record sufficient data to define the the specimen shall be simply supported (with a zero or
load-displacement curve with sufficient precision for the pur- non-zero eccentricity) or restrained. The top of the specimen
poses of the test. Each set of data (load and displacement) is shallbesimplysupported(withazeroornon-zeroeccentricity)
referred to as a “loading point.” or restrained. Apply the axial load at the top with a z
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