ASTM E2969-18
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall Construction
Standard Test Methods for Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall Construction
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The procedures outlined in these test methods serve to evaluate the performance of the wall segments for deflection, permanent set, and maximum load-carrying capacity under transverse loading. Performance criteria based on data collected using these procedures fall outside the scope of these test methods.
4.2 Transverse loads cannot be applied satisfactorily to some wall constructions, such as masonry, with the specimen in a horizontal position. For such constructions, the loads shall be applied to the specimen in a vertical position thus simulating service conditions.
4.3 Test results obtained from the two-point loading (8.2.1 and 9.2.1) and the uniform loading (8.2.2 and 9.2.2) are neither compatible nor interchangeable.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover transverse load testing to determine the structural properties of wall segments.
1.2 These test methods serve to evaluate the performance of wall panels subject to transverse bending loads applied perpendicular to the plane of the wall. The tests are conducted on horizontal or vertical specimens under two-point loading. It also shall be permitted to apply uniform load using an air bag or a vacuum chamber. Depending upon the configuration tested, these loads are intended to evaluate the transverse deflection, permanent set, and maximum flexural capacity or planar shear capacity, or both, of the wall segment. These test methods are not intended for the evaluation of individual structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, decking, etc.), or both. The connections between the vertical elements of the wall segment and the surrounding construction are excluded from the scope of these methods and shall be evaluated by alternative means.
1.3 Notes and footnotes in this standard provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.5 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.
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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: E2969 − 18
Standard Test Methods for
Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall
1
Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2969; 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
Sound engineering design of structures using existing or new materials requires accurate technical
data on the strength and rigidity of the basic elements employed in various construction systems. It is
the purpose of these test methods to provide a systematic basis for obtaining engineering data on
various construction elements and structural details of value to designers, builders, building officials,
and others interested in this field. The results should closely approximate the performance in actual
service.
1. Scope 1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
1.1 These test methods cover transverse load testing to
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
determine the structural properties of wall segments.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
1.2 These test methods serve to evaluate the performance of mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
wall panels subject to transverse bending loads applied per-
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
pendicular to the plane of the wall. The tests are conducted on dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
horizontal or vertical specimens under two-point loading. It
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
also shall be permitted to apply uniform load using an air bag Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
or a vacuum chamber. Depending upon the configuration
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
tested, these loads are intended to evaluate the transverse Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
deflection, permanent set, and maximum flexural capacity or
2. Referenced Documents
planar shear capacity, or both, of the wall segment. These test
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
methods are not intended for the evaluation of individual
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
structural framing or supporting members (floor joist, decking,
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels
etc.),orboth.Theconnectionsbetweentheverticalelementsof
for Building Construction
the wall segment and the surrounding construction are ex-
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
cluded from the scope of these methods and shall be evaluated
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
by alternative means.
semblies
1.3 Notesandfootnotesinthisstandardprovideexplanatory
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables
E2309/E2309M Practices for Verification of Displacement
and figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this
Measuring Systems and Devices Used in Material Testing
standard.
Machines
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
3. Terminology
standard.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of general terms related to building
construction used in these test methods, refer to Terminology
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
E631.
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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tures. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2018. Published December 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E2969–17. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2969–18. the ASTM website.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 5.5 Age—Constructions such as plaster, stucco, concrete,
and masonry (brick, stone, structural clay tile, or concrete
3.2.1 asymmetrical assemblies, n—panels having different
block) for which the structural properties depend upon the age
configuration on exterior and interior exposed surfac
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Designation: E2969 − 17 E2969 − 18
Standard Test Methods for
Transverse Load Tests on Panels Used in Wall
1
Construction
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2969; 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
Sound engineering design of structures using existing or new materials requires accurate technical
data on the strength and rigidity of the basic elements employed in various construction systems. It is
the purpose of these test methods to provide a systematic basis for obtaining engineering data on
various construction elements and structural details of value to designers, builders, building officials,
and others interested in this field. The results should closely approximate the performance in actual
service.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover transverse load testing to determine the structural properties of wall segments.
1.2 These test methods serve to evaluate the performance of wall panels subject to transverse bending loads applied
perpendicular to the plane of the wall. The tests are conducted on horizontal or vertical specimens under two-point loading. It also
shall be permitted to apply uniform load using an air bag or a vacuum chamber. Depending upon the configuration tested, these
loads are intended to evaluate the transverse deflection, permanent set, and maximum flexural capacity or planar shear capacity,
or both, of the wall segment. These test methods are not intended for the evaluation of individual structural framing or supporting
members (floor joist, decking, etc.), or both. The connections between the vertical elements of the wall segment and the
surrounding construction are excluded from the scope of these methods and shall be evaluated by alternative means.
1.3 Notes and footnotes in this standard provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes, excluding those in tables and
figures, shall not be considered as requirements of this standard.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.5 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:
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
E72 Test Methods of Conducting Strength Tests of Panels for Building Construction
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E2309/E2309M Practices for Verification of Displacement Measuring Systems and Devices Used in Material Testing Machines
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These test methods are 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 Oct. 15, 2017Sept. 15, 2018. Published December 2017December 2018. Originally approved in 2017. Last previous edition approved in 2017
as E2969–17. DOI: 10.1520/E2969-17.10.1520/E2969–18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of general terms related to building construction used in these test methods, refer to Terminology E631.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 asymmetrical assemblies, n—panels havin
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