ASTM E575-05(2018)

Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This practice provides a standard procedure for reporting data and results of structural tests used for building constructions, elements, corrections, and assemblies. It enumerates and discusses the report sections required to report data from test methods and practices. The written reports will describe the products tested, method of testing, and results.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers general use in reporting structural performance tests of building constructions, elements, connections, and assemblies. A comprehensive report describing the conditions under which the structural data were recorded will enable other workers to reproduce the test methods and, as nearly as possible, the results for each material or assembly, and to reconcile differences that might be found in tests by others.  
1.2 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.  
1.3 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-Jun-2018
• ICS: 01.110 - Technical product documentation
• ICS: 91.060.01 - Elements of buildings in general
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.11 - Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E575-05(2011) - Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Refers: ASTM E631-15 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Refers: ASTM E631-14 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM E631-06 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2006
• Refers: ASTM E631-93a(1998)e1 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 28-Jul-2000
• Referred By: ASTM E754-80(2022) - Standard Test Method for Pullout Resistance of Ties and Anchors Embedded in Masonry Mortar Joints
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E488/E488M-22 - Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E2954-15(2022) - Standard Test Method for Axial Compression Test of Reinforced Plastic and Polymer Matrix Composite Vertical Members
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C1693-11(2017) - Standard Specification for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E518/E518M-22 - Standard Test Methods for Flexural Bond Strength of Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E72-22 - Standard Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM C1892/C1892M-22 - Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Masonry
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E73-13(2021) - Standard Practice for Static Load Testing of Truss Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E455-19 - Standard Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E695-22 - Standard Test Method of Measuring Relative Resistance of Wall, Floor, and Roof Construction to Impact Loading
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018

Overview

ASTM E575-05(2018), titled Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies, is an international standard developed by ASTM International. This practice provides a comprehensive, standardized procedure for reporting data and results from structural performance tests conducted on various building systems and structural assemblies, including individual elements and connections.

The main goal of ASTM E575 is to unify how structural testing data is captured, organized, and presented. Ensuring that all essential information regarding test methods, specimens, and results is transparently and systematically reported enables other professionals in the field to reproduce experiments, interpret findings accurately, and resolve discrepancies between different test outcomes.

Key Topics

• Report Organization: The standard prescribes a structured sequence for the contents of a typical structural test report, including:

  • Title page and author identification
  • Objectives of the test
  • Detailed descriptions of specimens and test apparatus
  • Statements of procedures followed
  • Discussion and interpretation of results
  • Conclusions and recommendations
  • References, photographs, tabulations, calculations, and any supplementary data

• Essential Information for Data Reproducibility:

  • Complete identification and history of specimens, including material sources, fabrication, and relevant physical properties
  • Ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity at the time of specimen construction and testing
  • Description and calibration details for all test instrumentation
  • Documentation of the installation process, including attachment to test machines and restraint devices

• Practical Reporting Requirements:

  • Load-deformation graphs and detailed failure descriptions, encompassing all possible failure modes
  • Provision for photographs and, optionally, video documentation to visually supplement written descriptions
  • Guidance for including supplementary appendices to support thorough understanding of results

Applications

ASTM E575-05(2018) is widely applied in the structural engineering, construction, and building materials industries. Its use is crucial in scenarios where:

• Consistent reporting of data from structural tests is needed for building code compliance, research, and product development
• Multiple parties (such as architects, engineers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies) need to interpret test results
• Validation, benchmarking, or quality assurance of building elements, connections, and assemblies is required
• Accurate reproduction and comparison of test methods and outcomes are necessary to ensure material and assembly reliability

Typical applications include laboratory and field tests for beams, columns, floors, connections, and manufactured assemblies, where comprehensive documentation is essential for analysis, certification, and regulatory review.

Related Standards

For complete and consistent use, ASTM E575 is intended to be used in conjunction with related standards, notably:

• ASTM E631: Provides terminology related to building construction, essential for accurate and consistent reporting
• Other ASTM methods and practices covering specific structural test procedures, specimen fabrication, or instrumentation

This standard was developed in line with international principles recognized by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee, supporting cross-border recognition and harmonization in construction and building materials testing.

Keywords: ASTM E575, structural test reporting, building constructions, structural assemblies, structural elements, data reproducibility, standardized test report, construction standards, structural performance testing

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: E575 − 05 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Practice for
Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building
Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E575; 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 constructions, elements, corrections, and assemblies. It enu-
merates and discusses the report sections required to report
1.1 This practice covers general use in reporting structural
data from test methods and practices. The written reports will
performance tests of building constructions, elements,
describe the products tested, method of testing, and results.
connections, and assemblies. A comprehensive report describ-
ing the conditions under which the structural data were
5. Organization of Report
recorded will enable other workers to reproduce the test
methods and, as nearly as possible, the results for each material
5.1 Generally, a report shall contain the following parts in
or assembly, and to reconcile differences that might be found in
the sequence listed:
tests by others.
5.1.1 Title page with byline,
5.1.2 Object statement,
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.1.3 Descriptions of specimen(s) and apparatus,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
5.1.4 Procedure statement,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
5.1.5 Discussion of test results,
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5.1.6 Conclusion,
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
5.1.7 Recommendations,
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1.8 References,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1.9 Pictures,
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 5.1.10 Tabulations,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical 5.1.11 Calculations, and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5.1.12 Supplementary data.
5.2 Use the headings listed that are appropriate. Use other
2. Referenced Documents
more appropriate headings if they better describe the content.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.3 When the expected readership includes both experts and
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
laymen, an early insertion in nontechnical language of the
necessary background, data summary, and results is useful.
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this practice, see
6. Documented Information
Terminology E631.
6.1 Areport shall include the following information, but not
4. Significance and Use necessarily in the order listed:
6.1.1 Title—A title shall be brief but definitive.
4.1 This practice provides a standard procedure for report-
6.1.2 Author—One first name and surname and any profes-
ing data and results of structural tests used for building
sional registration shall be included in a byline for positive
identification.
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Perfor- 6.1.3 Date of test and date of report.
mance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11 on
6.1.4 Test agency, sponsor, and their mailing addresses.
Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures.
6.1.5 Specimen Selection and Identification—Indicate the
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved
number of specimens, method of choosing them, and whether
in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E575 – 05(2011). DOI:
10.1520/E0575-05R18.
they were specially fabricated for this test, prototypes of
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
plannedproduction,randomlyselectedproductionunits,andso
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
forth. If specimens were obtained from routine production,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. include the manufacturer’s name, source of supply, specimen
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dimensions, model, type, materials, and other pertinent infor- specimen’s failure mode and a value of its ultimate strength or
mation such as quality, conditioning, and treatment, including maximum load or both shall be tabulated.
data on assembly techniques and fastenings. 6.1.15 Time Under Load—A load-time record is needed to
6.1.6 Specimen Drawings—Drawings shall provide a de- interpret some test results and shall be presented as a graph or
scription of the physical characteristics and dimensioned sec- tabulation to indicate the time duration for each magnitude of
tion profiles and any other pertinent construction details. This load.
requirement may be waived if an existing description is easily 6.1.16 Photographs—Photographs of the specimen before
available and is included by reference.Any modification made and after testing shall be provided to show what cannot be
to the specimen to obtain a measurement or reading shall be described easily or clearly by writing. However, if the mode of
noted.Any unusual characterist
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