ASTM E455-19

Standard Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Framed floor and roof systems are tested by this test method for static shear capacity. This test method will help determine structural diaphragm properties needed for design purposes.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers procedures designed (1) to evaluate the static shear capacity of a typical segment of a framed diaphragm under simulated loading conditions, and (2) to provide a determination of the stiffness of the construction and its connections. A diaphragm construction is an assembly of materials designed to transmit shear forces in the plane of the construction.  
1.2 No effort has been made to specify the test apparatus, as there are a number that can be used as long as the needs of the testing agency are met. If round-robin testing is to be conducted, test apparatus and testing procedures shall be mutually agreed upon in advance by the participants.  
1.3 The text of this standard contains notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information and are not requirements of the standard. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures are requirements of this standard.  
1.4 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.  
1.5 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. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.  
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: 31-Mar-2019
• ICS: 91.060.20 - Roofs
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.11 - Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E455-16 - Standard Test Method for Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm Constructions for Buildings
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Refers: ASTM E631-14 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014
• Refers: ASTM E631-15 - Standard Terminology of Building Constructions
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2015
• Refers: ASTM E575-05(2018) - Standard Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2018
• Referred By: ASTM E1803-14(2022) - Standard Test Methods for Determining Strength Capacities of Structural Insulated Panels
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019
• Referred By: ASTM E2322-22 - Standard Test Method for Conducting Transverse and Concentrated Load Tests on Panels used in Floor and Roof Construction
• Effective Date: 01-Apr-2019

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: E455 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm
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Constructions for Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E455; 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 procedures designed (1)to
evaluate the static shear capacity of a typical segment of a E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of
Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and As-
framed diaphragm under simulated loading conditions, and (2)
to provide a determination of the stiffness of the construction semblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
and its connections. A diaphragm construction is an assembly
of materials designed to transmit shear forces in the plane of 2.2 Other Documents:
AISI S310 North American Standard for the Design of
the construction.
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Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
1.2 No effort has been made to specify the test apparatus, as
ANSI/AWC SDPWS Special Design Provisions for Wind
there are a number that can be used as long as the needs of the
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and Seismic
testing agency are met. If round-robin testing is to be
conducted, test apparatus and testing procedures shall be
3. Terminology
mutually agreed upon in advance by the participants.
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to
1.3 The text of this standard contains notes and footnotes
Terminology E631.
that provide explanatory information and are not requirements
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
of the standard. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures are
3.2.1 deflection—in-plane deformation (distortion) of a dia-
requirements of this standard.
phragm due to bending and shear excluding translational
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded displacement due to movement of supports.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
3.2.2 diaphragm—horizontal or sloped system acting to
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting elements.
and are not considered standard.
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Adiaphragm is analogous to a horizon-
tal deep beam with interconnected membrane elements such as
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the panels, sheathing, or cladding acting as the deep beam web,
intermediate elements such as joists acting as web stiffeners,
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter- andperimeterboundaryelementssuchasgirdersactingasdeep
beam chords.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.
3.2.3 displacement—the distance between the initial and the
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
final position of a point on the diaphragm in a given direction.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.3 Symbols Specific to This Standard:
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
E = modulus of elasticity of flange or web material,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
depending upon which material is held constant in
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
a transformed section analysis, psi (or MPa).
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.11 Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
on Horizontal and Vertical Structures/Structural Performance of Completed Struc- the ASTM website.
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tures. Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 25 Massachusetts
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.steel.org.
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approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as E455–16. DOI: Available fromAmerican National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
10.1520/E0455–19. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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Designation: E455 − 16 E455 − 19
Standard Test Method for
Static Load Testing of Framed Floor or Roof Diaphragm
1
Constructions for Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E455; 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 procedures designed (1) to evaluate the static shear capacity of a typical segment of a framed
diaphragm under simulated loading conditions, and (2) to provide a determination of the stiffness of the construction and its
connections. A diaphragm construction is an assembly of materials designed to transmit shear forces in the plane of the
construction.
1.2 No effort has been made to specify the test apparatus, as there are a number that can be used as long as the needs of the
testing agency are met. If round-robin testing is to be conducted, test apparatus and testing procedures shall be mutually agreed
upon in advance by the participants.
1.3 The text of this standard contains notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information and are not requirements of the
standard. Notes and footnotes in tables and figures are requirements of this standard.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 6.
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:
E575 Practice for Reporting Data from Structural Tests of Building Constructions, Elements, Connections, and Assemblies
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
2.2 Other Documents:
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AISI S310 North American Standard for the Design of Profiled Steel Diaphragm Panels
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ANSI/AWC SDPWS Special Design Provisions for Wind and Seismic
3. Terminology
3.1 For definitions of terms used in this standard, refer to Terminology E631.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 deflection—in-plane deformation (distortion) of a diaphragm due to bending and shear excluding translational
displacement due to movement of supports.
3.2.2 diaphragm—horizontal or sloped system acting to transmit lateral forces to the vertical resisting elements.
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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 April 1, 2016April 1, 2019. Published May 2016April 2019. Originally approved in 1976. Last previous edition approved in 20112016 as
E455 – 11.E455–16. DOI: 10.1520/E0455-16.10.1520/E0455–19.
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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’sstandard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), 25 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20001, http://www.steel.org.
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Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
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3.2.2.1 Discussion—
A diaphragm is analogous to a horizontal deep beam with interconnected membrane elements such as panels, sheathing, or
cladding acting as the deep beam web, intermediate elements such as joists acting as web stiffeners, and perimeter boundary
elements such as girders
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